Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 24th November 2013

Dilbert//8989, first published thirteen years ago on Sunday 24th November 2013

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discussion meetings drink coffee decisons wise

Official transcript

Boss: Let's drink coffee together while I say wise things about business. Wally: Nothing would make us happier. Dilbert: Whataya got? Boss: The only reason to have meetings is to make decisions. Wally: That sounded very wise. Dilbert: Totally. Boss: I know. I"m kind of proud of that one. Wally: So what happens when you get in a meeting and realize you don't have all of the information you need to make a decision? Boss: This works better if you two don't talk.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

LET'S DRINK COFFEE TOGETHER WHILE I SAY WISE THINGS ABOUT BUSINESS.

NOTHING WOULD MAKE US HAPPIER.

WHATAYA GOT?

THE ONLY REASON TO HAVE MEETINGS IS TO MAKE DECISIONS.

THAT SOUNDED VERY WISE.

TOTALLY.

I KNOW. I'M KIND OF PROUD OF THAT ONE.

SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GET IN A MEETING AND REALIZE YOU DON'T HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE A DECISION?

THIS WORKS BETTER IF YOU TWO DON'T TALK.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Meeting Decisions"

Summary:

The comic strip, titled "Meeting Decisions," follows Dilbert and his colleagues as they engage in a discussion about meetings. The conversation begins with Dilbert expressing his opinion that meetings are unnecessary and that decisions can be made without them. His colleagues disagree, citing the importance of meetings for making informed decisions.

Key Points:

• Dilbert's skepticism about the need for meetings
• Colleagues' defense of meetings as a means of making informed decisions
• The importance of communication and discussion in decision-making

Overall:

The comic strip highlights the value of meetings in facilitating collaboration and decision-making, while also acknowledging the potential for unnecessary meetings. The conversation between Dilbert and his colleagues serves as a reminder of the importance of effective communication and teamwork in achieving common goals.

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