Operating Principle1 book · 2 highlights

Facts-Only Intelligence System

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Tales of ITT -  an Insider's Report by Thomas S. Burns — book cover

Tales of ITT - an Insider's Report

Thomas S. Burns · 2 highlights

  1. “On reports: “Being smart is only getting all the facts. My”

  2. “guys have to find the genuine snapping turtle from the general turtle population. I want their reports to specifi- cally, directly, and bluntly state the facts. Not high-flung rhetoric. Just facts. Reports that include action recom- mendations, a summary of the problems, reasons why the recommendations are being made and the specific position of the manager preparing the report. We allow no bull or evasion.” On monopoly: “If we are to compete overseas, we can’t be hamstrung at home. We will resist any attempt to deprive us of our proper rights. It is clear that whatever the guise, by imaginary and legal means, what we are experi- encing are direct attacks on bigness as such.””

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