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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 23rd May 2016

Dilbert//9900, first published ten years ago on Monday 23rd May 2016

Self Empowered Week


Tags

honesty, aspirations, work ethic, standards, guest artist, jake tapper


Official transcript

CEO: I want all of you to be creative, self-empowered, and accountable. Wally: If I could do any of that stuff, why would I work here? I just find the whole thing confusing.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I WANT ALL OF YOU TO BE CREATIVE, SELF-EMPOWERED, AND ACCOUNTABLE.

IF I COULD DO ANY OF THAT STUFF, WHY WOULD I WORK HERE?

I JUST FIND THE WHOLE THING CONFUSING.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Confusing Instructions"

Summary:

The comic strip features a boss addressing his employees, emphasizing the importance of being creative, self-empowered, and accountable. However, he struggles to articulate his expectations, leading to confusion among his team members. The boss's inability to provide clear instructions results in his employees seeking clarification on what they are supposed to do. The comic strip humorously highlights the challenges of effective communication in a workplace setting.

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