Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 9th September 1994

Dilbert//1973, first published 32 years ago on Friday 9th September 1994

Tags

complicated create chart decision process plan question talking about chart wasting money

Official transcript

"This chart shows the decision process we're using for my project."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THIS CHART SHOWS THE DECISION PROCESS WE'RE USING FOR MY PROJECT.

HERE WE'RE WASTING MONEY. THEN SOMEONE SAID "HEY, LET'S CREATE A COMPLICATED CHART." NOW WE'RE AT THIS MEETING, TALKING ABOUT THE CHART.

I HAVE A QUESTION.

GREAT.

THERE GOES THE PLAN.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Art of Complicated Charts"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1994, humorously highlights the tendency for people to create complex charts to justify their projects, despite the initial intention of simplicity.

Panel Breakdown:

• Panel 1: A man presents a simple chart to his team, stating, "This chart shows the decision process we're using for my project."
• Panel 2: Another team member interrupts, saying, "Here we're wasting money. Then someone said 'Hey, let's create a complicated chart.' Now we're at this meeting, talking about the chart."
• Panel 3: The first man responds, "I have a question. Great... there goes the plan."

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the tendency to overcomplicate things, even when simplicity is the goal.
• It highlights how people often get sidetracked by creating complex charts, which can lead to unnecessary meetings and discussions.
• The comic strip is a lighthearted commentary on the human tendency to complicate things, often to the point of absurdity.

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