Committees Quote by Laurence J. Peter
“Committees have become so important nowadays that subcommittees have to be appointed to do the work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Peter Principle by Laurence J. Peter, 1969
Organizations create layers of subcommittees, diluting effectiveness and increasing bureaucracy.
In simple terms: Too many subcommittees reduce efficiency.
Key Takeaway
Simplify structures to improve outcomes.
Themes
bureaucracy
organization
efficiency
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
business
observational
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- government panels
- nonprofit committees
Key Concepts
management theory
organizational design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you streamline committee work?
- When is a subcommittee truly necessary?
A Different Perspective
More committees can lead to decision paralysis.
