Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 15th January 1995

Dilbert//2101, first published 31 years ago on Sunday 15th January 1995

Tags

avoid completing do it right does anything fear of mistakes higher quality inspire morale low new philosophy paralyzed punish anybody realize mistakes value opinion victims

Official transcript

Wally, Dilbert, Alice and the Boss sit at a conference table. The Boss says, "Our new philosophy is 'We do it right the first time.'"

The Boss continues, "This will inspire you to higher quality because you'll realize mistakes are not tolerated."

Dilbert says, "Question."

Dilbert asks, "Since mistakes are inevitable, wouldn't your philosophy

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

OUR NEW PHILOSOPHY IS "WE DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME." THIS WILL INSPIRE YOU TO HIGHER QUALITY BECAUSE YOU'LL REALIZE MISTAKES ARE NOT TOLERATED.

QUESTION SINCE MISTAKES ARE INEVITABLE, WOULDN'T YOUR PHILOSOPHY INSPIRE US TO AVOID COMPLETING ANYTHING?

WELL BE PARALYZED BY THE FEAR OF MISTAKES, VICTIMS OF OUR OWN UNREALISTIC PHILOSOPHY.

YOU MIGHT AS WELL HAVE A PHILOSOPHY THAT SAYS "WE PUNISH ANYBODY WHO DOES ANYTHING." I VALUE YOUR OPINION WALLY, I WANT YOU TO MAKE SOME POSTERS THAT SAY "WE DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME." WALLY'S PARALYZED NEXT ITEM: WHY IS EMPLOYEE MORALE SO LOW?

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Philosophy of Mistakes"

Summary:

The comic strip follows the adventures of Dilbert, a witty and satirical take on office life. In this particular strip, Dilbert's boss introduces a new philosophy that emphasizes doing things right the first time to avoid mistakes. However, this philosophy is met with skepticism by Dilbert and his colleagues, who point out that mistakes are inevitable and that the company's culture of fear and punishment only leads to paralysis.

The strip highlights the absurdity of the boss's philosophy and the flaws in his approach to management. It also showcases the humor and wit that Dilbert is known for, making it a relatable and entertaining read for anyone who has ever worked in an office.

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