Responsibility is a unique concept... You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you... If responsibility is rightfully yours, no evasion, or ignorance or passing the blame can shift the burden to someone else. Unless you can point your finger at the man who is responsible when something goes wrong, then you have never had anyone really responsible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Responsibility cannot be truly delegated; the ultimate burden remains with the original owner.
- In plain terms
- You cannot escape responsibility even if you share it.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that you are ultimately answerable for your duties.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is really responsible when things fail?
- Can you truly share duty?
Another view
It overlooks how shared responsibility can dilute blame effectively.
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