Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 23rd May 1994

Dilbert//1864, first published 32 years ago on Monday 23rd May 1994

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steering committee calla meeting department heads override moot point leaders only

Official transcript

Did you remember what the steering committee decided about my project?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

DID YOU REMEMBER WHAT THE STEERING COMMITTEE DECIDED ABOUT MY PROJECT?

NOPE.

YOU'D BETTER CALL A MEETING WITH ALL THE DEPARTMENT HEADS. THEIR ORDERS WILL OVERRIDE THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND MAKE IT A MOOT POINT.

IT WILLTAKE MONTHS TO GET ON ALL OF THEIR CALENDARS.

AND DON'T INVITE YOURSELF. IT'S FOR LEADERS ONLY.

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AI Analysis

Title: "The Moot Point"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a scene where a man, representing the steering committee, is discussing a project with a department head. The department head is confused about the man's role and asks if he remembers what the steering committee decided about the project. The man responds with "NOPE," implying that he does not recall. The department head then suggests that they call a meeting with all department heads, as their orders will override the steering committee and make it a moot point. The man agrees, and the department head concludes that it will take months to get on all of their calendars and that it's only for leaders. The man responds by saying "AND DON'T INVITE YOUR SELF. IT'S FOR LEADERS ONLY." The comic strip pokes fun at the bureaucratic red tape and the tendency of leaders to prioritize their own interests over the needs of others.

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