What is a subcommittee?
A subcommittee is something you can find in lots of different settings and, as the name suggests, is normally a break-out from a larger committee. For example, in Congress, the Foreign Affairs Committee might have a subcommittee to look at specific regions around the world.
In the workplace, you might see them formed to take on specific parts of projects or to hire a new member of staff. Away from the office, you’re likely to come across them in your local HMA or children’s school.
Subcommittees are useful when only a few members of a larger group are needed to tackle a problem. It lets those with direct knowledge of the issue find a solution quickly.