Everyday Office Jargon · Managing Director level

"Too many cooks in the kitchen"

"Too many cooks in the kitchen" means too many people are involved in a decision or project, making it harder, not easier, to get to a result.

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How "Too many cooks in the kitchen" shows up at work

Said by the person who wants to reduce the headcount on a project, usually meaning their own involvement should stay while others' should go. Often delivered with a knowing chuckle to soften the implication.

Buzzword

We've got too many cooks in the kitchen on this rebrand and decisions are stalling.

Plain English

Too many people are involved in this rebrand and decisions are stalling.

Corporate Rank: Managing Director · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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