Committee Quote by Milton Berle
“A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Unknown source
Committees record minutes but waste hours, highlighting inefficiency.
In simple terms: Committees waste time.
Key Takeaway
Streamline meetings.
Themes
bureaucracy
efficiency
time management
Mood
critical
humorous
Type
satirical
commentary
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- nonprofit boards
- government committees
Key Concepts
Organizational behavior
process critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can make committees more productive?
- How to balance record‑keeping with action?
A Different Perspective
Time spent on paperwork can outweigh benefits.
