Committee Quote by Norman Ralph Augustine
“The optimum committee has no members.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Managing the Enterprise, Norman Ralph Augustine, 1995
Effective decision-making often requires minimal bureaucracy and small groups.
In simple terms: Small groups work best.
Key Takeaway
Keep committees tiny.
Themes
efficiency
leadership
governance
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
advisory
strategic
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- project teams
- policy drafting
- crisis response
Key Concepts
organizational design
decision theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How many voices are truly needed?
- When does a small group become a bottleneck?
A Different Perspective
Too few members may lack diverse perspectives.
