Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 23rd January 1995
Dilbert//2109, first published 31 years ago on Monday 23rd January 1995
Tags
team leader decide raises approve expenses fire people leader manager
Official transcript
Dilbert, Alice and Wally sit around a conference table. Dilbert says, "As you know, I've been promoted to team leader."
Alice asks, "Will you decide raises? Do you approve expenses? Do you fire people?"
Dilbert answers "No"
to all three questions. Dilbert says, "I'm a leader. Not a manager."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
AS YOU KNOW, I'VE BEEN PROMOTED TO TEAM LEADER.
WILL YOU DECIDE RAISES?
NO DO YOU APPROVE EXPENSES?
NO DO YOU FIRE PEOPLE?
NO I'M A LEADER.
NOT A MANAGER.
WELL. RUN ALONG AND WE'LL BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "The Promotion"
Summary:
The comic strip, originally published in 1985, revolves around a humorous conversation between a manager and her new team leader. The manager, eager to promote someone to the position, asks the team leader if they will:
- Decide on raises
- Approve expenses
- Fire people
The team leader responds with a resounding "NO" to each question, indicating their unwillingness to take on these responsibilities. The manager, seemingly unaware of the team leader's stance, asks if they are a leader or a manager, to which the team leader replies, "I'm a leader, not a manager." The manager then jokes that the team leader will be running along and that they will be right behind them.
The comic strip pokes fun at the common misconception that being a leader automatically means taking on managerial responsibilities. It highlights the importance of clear communication and understanding of roles within an organization.
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