Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 27th February 1995
Dilbert//2144, first published 31 years ago on Monday 27th February 1995
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excellence in teaming nearly ready complete buy in make decsions squirrel migration patterns
Official transcript
The Boss, Dilbert and another worker sit at a conference table. The worker says, "I'm happy to report that the 'Excellence in Teaming' read-out is nearly ready."
The worker continues, "It's taken forty people from a dozen departments to complete the study. We finally got complete buy-in."
Dilbert asks, "Is that the study of why we can't make decisions?"
The worker responds, "Originally. But it evolved into more of a discussion of squirrel migration patterns."
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
IM HAPPY TO REPORT THAT THE "EXCELLENCE IN TEAMING" READOUT IS NEARLY READY.
IT'S TAKEN FORTY PEOPLE FROM A DOZEN DEPARTMENTS TO COMPLETE THE STUDY.
WE FINALLY GOT COMPLETE BUY-IN.
IS THAT THE STUDY OF WHY WE CAN'T MAKE DECISIONS?
ORIGINALLY.
BUT IT EVOLVED INTO MORE OF A DISCUSSION OF SQUIRREL MIGRATION PATTERNS.
2/27
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
The comic strip, originally published in 1995, is titled "The Study of Why We Can't Make Decisions". It follows the story of a group of employees who have been tasked with conducting a study to identify the reasons behind their inability to make decisions.
The Comic Strip
The strip consists of four panels, each depicting a different scene. In the first panel, a manager is seen presenting a report to his team, stating that the "excellence in teaming" read-out is nearly ready. The team members are skeptical, and one of them asks if the study has finally produced complete buy-in. The manager responds by saying that the study has been taken from a dozen departments to complete the study, but they have finally gotten complete buy-in.
The Study's Findings
In the second panel, the manager is shown presenting the study's findings to the team. He explains that the study has revealed that the team's inability to make decisions is due to a discussion of squirrel migration patterns. The team members are shocked and confused by this revelation.
The Manager's Response
In the third panel, the manager is seen responding to the team's concerns. He explains that the study was originally intended to identify the reasons behind their inability to make decisions, but it evolved into a discussion of squirrel migration patterns. The team members are still skeptical, and one of them asks if the study is really worth the effort.
The Final Panel
In the final panel, the manager is shown summarizing the study's findings. He states that the study has revealed that the team's inability to make decisions is due to a discussion of squirrel migration patterns, and that the study was originally intended to identify the reasons behind their inability to make decisions. The team members are still confused and skeptical, and the manager's response is met with a mixture of amusement and frustration.
Overall
The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of conducting a study to identify the reasons behind a team's inability to make decisions. The study's findings are absurd and unrelated to the team's actual problem, and the manager's response is met with skepticism and frustration. The strip highlights the importance of clear communication and effective decision-making in a team setting.
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