Tillerson's focus as CEO of ExxonMobil was results, schedule and cost. I doubt that that will change. State employees should expect to held responsible for results and should have their resume ready if they do not achieve them. They can also expect to see some changes made. It won't be business as usual.
I point to the following excerpt from Tillerson's speech to State Department Employees with key statements highlighted for emphasis:
"As Secretary, I will deploy the talent and resources of the State Department in the most efficient ways possible. That may entail making some changes to how things are traditionally done in this department. Change for the sake of change can be counterproductive, and that will never be my approach.
But we cannot sustain ineffective traditions over optimal outcomes. I will gather information on what processes should be reformed, and do my part to make sure we are functioning in the most productive and efficient way possible.
Regardless of the circumstances shaping our country or our department, We must all remain focused on the mission at hand before us. I remind you that our undertakings are larger than ourselves or our personal careers."
It is quiet right now at State but I expect you should see sweeping changes soon.
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Even I think that Tillerson will turn out to be the most successful Cabinet member.
Hmmmmm. Looking like he's not being given a free hand to even choose his own staff:
http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/2/23/14712408/secretary-of-state-rex-tillerson-trump-israel-russia-nato
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