Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 30th November 2012

Dilbert//8630, first published fourteen years ago on Friday 30th November 2012

Tags

managers & supervisors consensus display leadership business

Official transcript

Boss: See if you can get consensus on your idea and get back to me. Dilbert: Or you could display some leadership and get back to me. Boss: I'm leading you right now. Dilbert: Really? I thought it would feel different.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

SEE IF YOU CAN GET CONSENSUS ON YOUR IDEA AND GET BACK TO ME.

OR YOU COULD DISPLAY SOME LEADERSHIP AND GET BACK TO ME.

IM LEADING YOU RIGHT NOW.

REALLY?

I THOUGHT IT WOULD FEEL DIFFERENT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Consensus on Leadership"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit, in a humorous exchange with his boss. The conversation revolves around the concept of leadership and consensus-building.

• Initial Request: The boss asks Dilbert if he can get consensus on an idea, to which Dilbert responds by asking if he can display some leadership and get back to him.
• Boss's Response: The boss, seemingly unaware of the sarcasm, responds by saying he's leading right now and wonders if it would feel different.
• Dilbert's Reaction: Dilbert's response is a classic example of his deadpan humor, where he says "Really?" implying that the boss's leadership is non-existent or ineffective.
• Comic Strip's Message: The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of leadership and consensus-building in a corporate setting. It highlights the absurdity of seeking consensus without actually taking charge or making decisions. The strip also showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, making it a relatable and entertaining read for fans of the character.

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