If You Can't Solve A Problem, Make

The Federal Government Should Be The Last Resort, Not The First. Ask If A Potential Program Is Truly A Federal Responsibility Or Whether It Can Better Be Handled Privately, By Voluntary Organizations, Or By Local Or State Governments.

If The Staff Lacks Policy Guidance Against Which To Test Decisions, Their Decisions Will Be Random.

The Success Of An Organization Will Depend On The People You Surround Yourself With.

Is It Likely That An Aircraft Carrier Or A Cruise Missile Is Going To Find A Person?

Think Ahead. Don't Let Day-to-day Operations Drive Out Planning.