Attendance Quote by Lane Kirkland
“The usefulness of a meeting is in inverse proportion to the attendance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Labor Conference, 1978
Meetings become less useful as more people attend, diluting focus and efficiency.
In simple terms: Too many attendees reduce meeting effectiveness.
Key Takeaway
Limit participants for productivity.
Themes
efficiency
management
collaboration
Mood
practical
analytical
Type
business
advisory
When to use this quote
- team planning
- project kickoff
- decision making
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
meeting dynamics
productivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How many attendees are optimal?
- What methods keep large meetings effective?
A Different Perspective
Small groups may miss diverse input.
