Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 7th March 2016

Dilbert//9823, first published ten years ago on Monday 7th March 2016

When Does The Motivation Start

Tags

effective, effectiveness, executives, motivation, eric scott

Official transcript

Dilbert: In the meeting, you said you are the best at motivating. I was wondering when you plan to start, because I could use some motivation. CEO: I've been doing it for five years. Dilbert: At work?

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

IN THE MEETING, YOU SAID YOU ARE THE BEST AT MOTIVATING.

I WAS WONDERING WHEN YOU PLAN TO START, BECAUSE I COULD USE SOME MOTIVATION.

IVE BEEN DOING IT FOR FIVE YEARS.

AT WORK?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "The Motivation Trap"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between Dilbert and his boss. Dilbert is asked if he is the best at motivating, to which he responds that he was wondering when his boss planned to start using motivation. The boss reveals that he has been doing it for five years, but Dilbert remains skeptical, asking if he is at work.

The comic strip humorously highlights the absurdity of using motivation as a means to achieve goals, suggesting that it may not be as effective as one might think. It also pokes fun at the idea that motivation can be a fleeting concept, and that it may not be enough to sustain productivity over time. Overall, the comic strip offers a lighthearted commentary on the challenges of staying motivated and engaged in one's work.

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