Committees Quote by Ross Perot
“The first EDSer to see a snake kills it. At GM, first thing you do is organize a committee on snakes. Then you bring in a consultant who knows a lot about snakes. Third thing you do is talk about it for a year.”
About This Quote
Source Anecdote: Corporate training at General Motors, 1990s
A bureaucratic process creates endless committees and consultants, delaying decisive action on a simple problem.
In simple terms: Red tape slows real solutions.
Key Takeaway
Cut through bureaucracy to act swiftly.
Themes
bureaucracy
inefficiency
decision‑making
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- policy implementation
- project management
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
process paralysis
consulting
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you streamline decision processes?
- When is a committee truly beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Too many meetings can stall progress; sometimes oversight is needed.
