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Committee Quote by Patrick Carman

“Decisions by committee are almost always long in coming and dead wrong. A world-changing vision comes from one person, not five or or twenty or a hundred, and more often than not, the best of plans are laid to waste by the many.” quote by Patrick Carman
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““Decisions by committee are almost always long in coming and dead wrong. A world-changing vision comes from one person, not five or or twenty or a hundred, and more often than not, the best of plans are laid to waste by the many.””

Patrick Carman

About This Quote

Committee decisions stall and err; singular vision drives transformative change.

In simple terms: Too many voices hinder progress.

Key Takeaway

Empower decisive leadership.

Themes

leadership vision decision-making

Mood

critical optimistic

Type

strategic motivational

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • political reform
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

strategic thinking innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is collaboration essential?
  • How to balance vision with input?
A Different Perspective

Collective input can improve ideas.

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