Agencies People Quote by Arthur Sylvester
“Material farmed out for comments to interested agencies and people meant they would be in touch later.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Corporate Communication Archive, 1998
Outsourcing comments to agencies delays direct engagement, leading to later follow‑up.
In simple terms: Delegating comments slows response.
Key Takeaway
Avoid unnecessary delegation.
Themes
communication
efficiency
delegation
bureaucracy
process
Mood
pragmatic
critical
Type
analytical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- customer service
- public relations
- project coordination
- internal memos
Key Concepts
information flow
stakeholder management
timeliness
Questions to Reflect On
- Is direct contact always better?
- When is delegation appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Risk of miscommunication or loss of nuance.
