Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 12th February 2013
Dilbert//8704, first published thirteen years ago on Tuesday 12th February 2013
Tags
boss coffee good managing horing ignorance (knowledge) insulting managers & supervisors smart people confontation business
Official transcript
Boss: Today I learned that the secret of good managing is hiring people who are smarter than I am. Maybe I'll try that next time.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
TODAY I LEARNED THAT THE SECRET OF GOOD MANAGING IS HIRING PEOPLE WHO ARE SMARTER THAN I AM MAYBE I'LL TRY THAT NEXT TIME.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
The comic strip is titled "Maybe I'll Try That Next Time" and features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with dark hair, in a conversation with his boss, Wally, and other colleagues.
Scene Description
- The conversation takes place in an office setting, where Dilbert's boss is discussing the secret to good management.
- The boss reveals that hiring people who are smarter than him is the key to success.
- Dilbert is skeptical and asks if his boss will try this approach next time.
Humor and Commentary
- The comic strip pokes fun at the common phenomenon of bosses being less intelligent than their employees.
- The humor lies in the absurdity of the situation and the unexpected twist on the typical boss-employee dynamic.
- The comic strip uses satire to comment on the workplace and the challenges of managing others.
Overall
- The comic strip is a lighthearted and humorous take on the challenges of management and the importance of hiring smart employees.
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