Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 21st January 2011

Dilbert//7951, first published fifteen years ago on Friday 21st January 2011

Tags

prosperity competition (psychology)

Official transcript

The Boss says, "We're not creative enough to create whole new markets, the way apple does."

The Boss says, "And we're not powerful enough for a fast follower strategy."

The Boss says, "What we need is a sexy, strategic-sounding name for crumb-snatching."

Dilbert says, "Niche player?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

WE'RE NOT CREATIVE ENOUGH TO CREATE WHOLE NEW MARKETS, THE WAY APPLE DOES.

AND WE'RE NOT POWERFUL ENOUGH FOR A FAST FOLLOWER STRATEGY.

WHAT WE NEED IS A SEXY, STRATEGIC- SOUNDING NAME FOR CRUMB-SNATCHING.

NICHE PLAYER?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Niche Player"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a group of executives discussing their company's strategy. The conversation begins with a statement that they are not creative enough to create whole new markets, but rather focus on the way Apple does things. This leads to a discussion about the need for a fast follower strategy and the importance of being a niche player.

Key Points:

• The executives acknowledge that they are not creative enough to create new markets.
• They decide to focus on the way Apple does things.
• The conversation turns to the need for a fast follower strategy.
• One executive suggests that they should be a niche player.
• The other executives are unsure what this means and ask for clarification.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of companies trying to emulate successful businesses like Apple, rather than finding their own unique path. It highlights the challenges of creating a successful business strategy and the importance of being adaptable and innovative.

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