Big business Quote by Daniel Burnham
“The only way to handle big business is to delegate, delegate, delegate.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The American City", 1902
Big business succeeds through systematic delegation of tasks.
In simple terms: Delegate to manage large enterprises.
Key Takeaway
Delegate to empower and scale.
Themes
management
delegation
efficiency
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- corporate strategy
- project planning
- team leadership
Key Concepts
organizational theory
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks should you keep?
- How do you ensure quality control?
A Different Perspective
Delegation may dilute accountability.
