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Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld testifying at a Senate hearing on the Defense Department budget Library of Congress
Donald H. Rumsfeld served as the 21st Secretary of Defense from January 2001 to December 2006. Before assuming this post, the former Navy pilot had also served as the 13th Secretary of Defense, White House Chief of Staff, U.S. Ambassador to NATO, U.S. Congressman and chief executive officer of two Fortune 500 companies.
Secretary Rumsfeld had directed the actions of the Defense Department in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Thus far, the Global War on Terror has resulted in the liberation of 25 million Afghanis and 27 million Iraqis, with free elections in both of those nations. Two-thirds of known Al Qaeda leaders have been captured or killed, DOD and the Bush Administration claimed during his tenure. Others disagreed.
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email Why Biden Should Expand OPM’s Role
Changes instituted by the Trump administration reflect an outdated and discredited “do as you’re told” approach to management.
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President-elect Biden brings a radical shift in the management philosophy that should guide workforce management now and into the future: “The federal government should serve as a role model for employers to treat their workers fairly.” He has stated, “Dedicated public servants are the lifeblood of democracy.”
His statements are important. Leadership is essential for an organization’s success. It builds employee commitment. Ideally the individuals appointed to key positions in the Biden administration will share the president’s philosophy.