14 May 1999 - follow the rules

Jay Scott : Daily Whale : archive : 1999 : 14 May 1999

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The rule for people: When all else fails, follow the instructions.

The rule for large organizations: When all else succeeds, follow the established formal procedures.

clue:

“When all else fails, read the instructions” has grown old, but it refuses to consider retirement.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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