Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 28th February 2002

Dilbert//4702, first published 24 years ago on Thursday 28th February 2002

Tags

non monetary rewards program self mentoring talk to yourself

Official transcript

The Boss approaches Asok and says, "Asok, I'm putting you on our special self- monitoring program."

The Boss continues, "If you have any questions whatsoever, feel free to talk to yourself."

As he walks away, The Boss thinks, "I'm the master of non-monetary rewards."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ASOK, I'M PUTTING YOU ON OUR SPECIAL SELF-MENTORING PROGRAM.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER, FEEL FREE TO TALK TO YOURSELF.

I'M THE MASTER OF NON-MONETARY REWARDS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

The title of this comic strip is "Master of Non-Monetary Rewards."

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic humor and critiques of corporate culture. In this strip, Dilbert is approached by a self-motivating program that promises to help him achieve his goals. However, the program's approach is unorthodox, focusing on non-monetary rewards rather than traditional incentives.

Key Points:

• Dilbert is skeptical of the program's approach, questioning whether it will actually help him achieve his goals.
• The program's emphasis on non-monetary rewards is unusual, and Dilbert is unsure if it will be effective.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of corporate programs and the ways in which they can be ineffective or misguided.

Overall:

The comic strip uses humor to highlight the absurdities of corporate culture and the ways in which programs can be misguided. It suggests that traditional approaches to motivation and reward may not always be effective, and that new and innovative approaches may be needed to achieve success.

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