Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 13th February 2017

Dilbert//10166, first published nine years ago on Monday 13th February 2017

Bad Optics

Tags

appearances, optics, logic, deception

Official transcript

Boss: I don't like the optics of your plan. Dilbert: It's the only plan that can work. Should I change it to something that looks good but won't work? Boss: Excellent idea. You might have more management potential than I though.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I DONT LIKE THE OPTICS OF YOUR PLAN.

IT'S THE ONLY PLAN THAT CAN WORK.

SHOULD I CHANGE IT TO SOMETHING THAT LOOKS GOOD BUT WON'T WORK?

EXCELLENT IDEA.

YOU MIGHT HAVE MORE MANAGEMENT POTENTIAL THAN I THOUGHT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Optics Over Management"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his sarcastic wit and critique of corporate culture. In this strip, Dilbert is engaged in a conversation with his boss, who is discussing a plan that can work but may not look good.

Key Points:

• Dilbert expresses his dislike for the plan's optics, suggesting that it may not be effective.
• His boss responds by asking if they should change the plan to make it look better, even if it doesn't work as well.
• Dilbert notes that this approach might have more management potential than the original plan.
• The conversation highlights the tension between effectiveness and appearance in corporate decision-making.

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