Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 11th September 2003

Dilbert//5262, first published 23 years ago on Thursday 11th September 2003

Tags

created time line identified resources revise timeline re examine thousand ways haven't done anything

Official transcript

"In only one week my project team has created a time line and identified the resources we need."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IN ONLY ONE WEEK MY PROJECT TEAM HAS CREATED A TIME LINE AND IDENTIFIED THE RESOURCES WE NEED.

NEXT WEEK, WE PLAN TO REVISE THE TIME LINE AND REEXAMINE OUR RESOURCE NEEDS.

GOOD WORK.

THERE MUST BE A THOUSAND WAYS TO SAY I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING.

WAIT...

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Time Line Dilemma"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip humorously portrays a common workplace scenario where a project team is struggling to create a realistic timeline for their tasks.

Panel 1:

• The boss asks the project team to create a timeline and identify the resources needed within one week.
• The team member responds, "In only one week my project team has created a timeline and identified the resources we need."

Panel 2:

• The boss asks the team to revise the timeline and re-examine their resource needs.
• The team member replies, "Next week, we plan to revise the time line and re-examine our resource needs."

Panel 3:

• The boss expresses frustration, saying, "There must be a thousand ways to say I haven't done anything."
• The team member responds with a sarcastic comment, "Wait..."

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges of creating a realistic timeline in a fast-paced work environment.
• It pokes fun at the tendency of teams to delay tasks and avoid taking responsibility for their work.
• The strip's humor lies in its relatable portrayal of common workplace struggles and the creative ways people find to avoid accountability.

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