Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 10th September 1995

Dilbert//2339, first published 31 years ago on Sunday 10th September 1995

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best manager project goosefood hired jack brief jack no budget no support global information network failure certain industry disgarce hired competitors

Official transcript

The Boss introduces a man to Dilbert and Wally. The Boss says, "We just hired Jack away from our competitor. He was their best manager."

The Boss continues, "Jack will be in charge of project 'Goosefood.'"

The Boss continues, "I'd like you two to brief Jack on the project."

Jack, Dilbert and Wally sit at a conference table. Dilbert says, "Project 'Goosefood' has no budget and no management support."

Wally says, "Your job is to build a global information network in two weeks."

Dilbert says, "Failure is certain. Soon you will leave the industry in disgrace."

Wally adds, ". . . Just like the other 'best managers' we hired from our competitors."

Jack says, "Just our of curiosity, how did the project get its name?"

Wally replies, "Let's just say that you're the goose food . . ."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE JUST HIRED JACK AWAY FROM OUR COMPETITOR. HE WAS THEIR BEST MANAGER.

JACK WILL BE IN CHARGE OF PROJECT "GOOSEFOOD." I'D LIKE YOU TWO TO BRIEF JACK ON THE PROJECT.

PROJECT "GOOSEFOOD" HAS NO BUDGETAND NO MANAGEMENT SUPPORT YOUR JOB IS TO BUILD A GLOBAL INFORMATION NETWORK IN TO WEEKS.

FAILURE IS CERTAIN.

SOON YOU WILL LEAVE THE INDUSTRY IN DISGRACE.

... JUST LIKE THE OTHER "BEST MANAGERS" WE HIRED FROM OUR COMPETITORS.

JUST OUT OF CURIOSITY, HOW DID THE PROJECT GET ITS NAME?

LET'S JUST SAY THAT YOU'RE THE GOOSE FOOD...

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Project Goosefood: A Tale of Mismanagement"

Summary:

This comic strip, originally published in 1998, satirically portrays the chaos that ensues when a new project manager is appointed. The story unfolds as follows:

• Jack, a competent manager, is unexpectedly replaced by his "best manager," who is unfamiliar with the project's details.
• The new manager, lacking knowledge of the project, struggles to comprehend its scope and objectives.
• The team's confidence in the project's success dwindles, leading to a sense of impending doom.
• The manager's lack of understanding is further exacerbated by the introduction of a new term, "Goosefood," which is met with confusion and skepticism.
• As the project's fate hangs in the balance, the manager's incompetence becomes increasingly apparent, leaving the team to wonder if they will ever achieve their goals.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the importance of effective project management and the potential consequences of poor leadership.
• It also pokes fun at the often-ridiculous nature of corporate jargon and the tendency for managers to use buzzwords without understanding their meaning.
• Ultimately, the comic strip serves as a commentary on the challenges of managing complex projects and the need for clear communication and competent leadership.

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