Famous quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Put two or three men in positions of conflicting authority. This will force them to work at loggerheads, allowing you to
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"Put two or three men in positions of conflicting authority. This will force them to work at loggerheads, allowing you to be the ultimate arbiter"

- Franklin D. Roosevelt

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This quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt recommends that when confronted with a difficult situation, it is beneficial to put two or three individuals in positions of conflicting authority. This will create a situation in which individuals are forced to work versus each other, and the supreme decision-maker will be the one who is in charge. This allows the decision-maker to be in control of the circumstance and to make the decision. This technique can be beneficial in situations where there is a requirement for quick decision-making and where there is a requirement to make sure that the best decision is made. It likewise permits the decision-maker to be in control of the circumstance and to ensure that the best result is attained. By putting two or three people in positions of conflicting authority, the decision-maker can make sure that the best decision is made which the circumstance is handled in the most efficient manner.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt This quote is written / told by Franklin D. Roosevelt between January 30, 1882 and April 12, 1945. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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