The Chain of Command

A key function of any chain of command is to supply information rapidly. Franklin d roosevelt had his infamous brain trust but never let them in on the actual decision making. He saw them as tools extending his own abilities and saving him valuable time. Marshall would sometimes drop in on an army base incognito to see withhis own eyes how his reforms were taking effect. In hiring your team, look at the candidate's histories. Never choose a man merely by his glittering resime. Look beyond his skills to his psychological make up. Rely on the team you have assembled, but do not be its prisoner or give it undue influence.