Chiefs Quote by Jilly Cooper
“The memo's chief function ... is as a track-coverer, so that you can turn on someone six months later and snarl: 'Well, you should have known about it, I sent you a memo.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Memoirs of a Bookkeeper, 1995 (fictional)
The quote describes a memo as a tool that later reveals hidden information, causing embarrassment for the uninformed.
In simple terms: Memos can expose past oversights later.
Key Takeaway
Keep records transparent and timely.
Themes
bureaucracy
communication
accountability
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
analytical
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- legal discovery
- project management
- team updates
Key Concepts
organizational memory
information asymmetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve information sharing?
- What policies prevent surprise revelations?
A Different Perspective
It may exaggerate the drama of routine memos.
