Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 1st November 1997

Dilbert//3122, first published 29 years ago on Saturday 1st November 1997

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manger training comment contain nonsense implementation

Official transcript

The instructor says, "You will often be asked to comment on things you don't understand."

The instructor draws a large question mark on a tablet with a marker. The instructor says, "These handouts contain nonsense phrases that can be used in any situation. The Boss and the other pointy-haired managers take the papers. In a meeting with Wally and Dilbert, the Boss says, "...So, let's dominate our industry... with quality implementation of methodologies."

Wally says, "I'll get right on it."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

MANAGER TRAINING YOU WILL OFTEN BE ASKED TO COMMENT ON THINGS YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND.

THESE HANDOUTS CONTAIN NONSENSE PHRASES THAT CAN BE USED IN ANY SITUATION.

... SO, LET'S DOMINATE OUR INDUSTRY ... WITH QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION OF METHODOLOGIES I'LL GET RIGHT ON IT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Manager Training"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a manager training session, where the manager instructs employees to comment on things they don't understand. The employees are then handed out handouts containing nonsensical phrases that can be used in any situation. The manager concludes by stating that the industry will dominate with quality implementation of methodologies, and the employees respond with confusion and skepticism.

Key Points:

• The manager's instruction to comment on things they don't understand is ironic, given the nonsensical phrases provided.
• The handouts contain phrases such as "synergy paradigm" and "disruptive innovation," which are often used as buzzwords without clear meaning.
• The manager's statement about dominating the industry with quality implementation of methodologies is met with skepticism by the employees.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the common practice of using buzzwords and jargon in business settings, often without clear understanding or application.

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