The man in charge must concern himself with details. If he does not consider them important, neither will his subordinates.

Human experience shows that people, not organizations or management systems, get things done

Responsibility is a unique concept. It can only reside and inhere in a single individual. You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you. You may disclaim it, but you cannot divest yourself of it. If responsibility is rightfully yours, no evasion, or ignorance or passing the blame can shift the burden to someone else. Unless you can point your finger at the man who is responsible when something goes wrong, then you have never had anyone really responsible.

Any one detail, followed through to its source, will usually reveal the general state of readiness of the whole organization.

The Devil is in the details, but so is salvation.

How the hell are you supposed to know what God wants you to do with your life, eh?

The man in charge must concern himself with details. If he does not consider them important, neither will his subordinates.