Exodus 18:24-25 “Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.”
This selection of leaders was done without the will of the people but there was probably wide agreement that the men selected to fill those roles were right for the job.
Principle: Get gifted people on the management team, determine their capabilities and define their responsibility.