Committee Quote by Milton Berle
“Committee - a group of men who keep minutes and waste hours.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Comedy routine, 1950s
A satirical definition of committees as men who waste time on minutes.
In simple terms: Committees often become inefficient.
Key Takeaway
Streamline meetings for productivity.
Themes
bureaucracy
efficiency
time management
gender
organizational behavior
Mood
sarcastic
humorous
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- Corporate settings
- government bodies
- nonprofits
- project teams
Key Concepts
meeting culture
decision making
administrative overhead
Questions to Reflect On
- When do committees add value?
- How can meetings be more effective?
A Different Perspective
Overgeneralization may ignore effective committees.
