Keyword: Committees (Page 2)

If you want to kill any idea in the world today, get a committee working on it.

Ideas Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

1. Never arrive on time, or you will be stamped a beginner.
2. Don't say anything until the meeting is half over; this stamps you as being wise.
3. Be as vague as possible; this prevents irritating the others.
4. When in doubt, suggest that a subcommittee be appointed.
5. Be the first to move for adjournment; this will make you popular – it's what everyone is waiting for.

Murphy’s Laws

There are four things that hold back human progress – ignorance, stupidity, committees and accountants.

(1797 – 1875) American accountant
Intelligence Situations Stupidity

A committee is twelve men doing the work of one.

(1932 – 2009) U.S. senator (Massachusetts)
People

If Columbus had had an advisory committee he would probably still be at the dock.

(1908 – 1990) American statesman, jurist & attorney
Beliefs Opinion People

A committee is the only life form with 12 stomachs and no brain.

Murphy’s Laws People

A committee of three gets things done if two don’t show up.

Murphy’s Laws People

The efficiency of a committee meeting is inversely proportional to the number of participants and the time spent on deliberations.

Murphy’s Laws Time

The real objective of a committee is not to reach a decision, but to avoid it.

Murphy’s Laws

Those most opposed to serving on committees are made chairmen.

Murphy’s Laws