Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 26th November 2014

Dilbert//9356, first published twelve years ago on Wednesday 26th November 2014

I Need Solutions Not Unexpected Problems

Tags

authority, convincing, managers, managers & supervisors, launch deadline, solutions, unexpected problems, business

Official transcript

Boss: Are you going to meet the launch deadline? Dilbert: No. There were unexpected problems. Boss: I need solutions, not unexpected problems! Did that mean anything? Dilbert: Almost. Good try.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ARE YOU GOING TO MEET THE LAUNCH DEADLINE?

NO.

THERE WERE UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS.

I NEED SOLUTIONS, NOT UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS!

DID THAT MEAN ANYTHING?

ALMOST.

GOOD TRY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "No Solutions, Just Expectations"

Summary:

The comic strip features a conversation between two individuals, with the first person asking about meeting the launch deadline. The second person responds with a nonchalant attitude, stating that there are no unexpected problems and that they need solutions, not unexpected problems. The first person then asks if that means anything, and the second person responds with an almost-good try.

Key Points:

• The comic strip highlights the importance of meeting deadlines and the need for solutions to unexpected problems.
• The second person's nonchalant attitude and lack of concern for the deadline are humorous and relatable.
• The exchange between the two individuals showcases the contrast between their approaches to problem-solving and deadline management.

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