Keyword: Decisions

Informed decision-making comes from a long tradition of guessing and then blaming others for inadequate results.

(1957 – ) cartoonist (Dilbert)
Characteristics Failure Intelligence Mistakes People

The perfect bureaucrat everywhere is the man who manages to make no decisions and escape all responsibility.

(1894 – 1984) theatre critic
Government

Decisions are justified by the benefits to the organization, but they are made by considering the benefits to the decision-makers.

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Conference: An organized way of postponing a decision.

Definitions

Either fish or cut bait.

Miscellaneous

Ever notice that 'what the hell' is always the right decision.

(1926 – 1962) actress, sex symbol
Intelligence

I have made good judgements in the past; I have made good judgements in the future.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician
Misspokements

No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair.

(1885 – 1945) U.S. Army general
Intelligence

Any decision is better than no decision.

Murphy’s Laws

Stengel: Well, I have given that thought a lot of thinking lately and last night… well – I finally made up my mind.

Reporter: Which way?

Stengel: I made up my mind both ways.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager
Misspokements

A decision is what a man makes when he can’t get anyone to serve on a committee.

(1911 – 1993) columnist & novelist
Intelligence

By making the right choices, we can make the right choice for our future.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
Bushisms

Burt Johnson: I don't drink because drinking affects your decision-making.

Arthur: You may be right… I can't decide.

(1935 – 2002) English actor, comedian, composer & musician
Alcohol Food/Drink TV/Movie Quotes

In my house I’m the boss, my wife is just the decision maker.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian
Marriage Wives

In crises that force people to choose among alternative courses of action, most people will choose the worst possible course.

Murphy’s Laws

When it is not necessary to make a decision, it is necessary not to make a decision.

Murphy’s Laws

I listen carefully to their advice; but having gathered the device [sic], I decide, you know, I say, 'This is what we're going to do.'

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
Bushisms

He used to be fairly indecisive, but now he's not so certain.

British professional golfer & commentator
Characteristics

My job is a job to make decisions. I'm a decision – if the job description were, what do you do—it's decision maker.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
Bushisms

Those wise decisions you make when you’re young are those foolish ones you’ll live with when your old.

Miscellaneous

Decisions are justified by the benefits to the organization, but they are made by considering the benefits to the decision-makers.

Murphy’s Laws