Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 27th August 2017

Dilbert//10361, first published nine years ago on Sunday 27th August 2017

Tags

laziness, work ethic, excuses, motivation, projects

Official transcript

Boss: I need you to add a feature to the software. Wally: That would be outside the scope of the project. Boss: Yes, but I'm your boss and I'm telling you to do it. Wally: You also told me to only do the things that are documented on the project specs. Boss: Okay, just change the documentation and then do it. Wally: If I do that, the project will be late and over budget. Boss: How many excuses do you have for not doing work? Wally: I'm just getting started. This feature will never work with the others.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED YOU TO ADD A FEATURE TO THE SOFTWARE.

THAT WOULD BE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT.

YES, BUT I'M YOUR BOSS AND I'M TELLING YOU TO DO IT.

YOU ALSO TOLD ME TO ONLY DO THE THINGS THAT ARE DOCUMENTED ON THE PROJECT SPECS.

OKAY, JUST CHANGE THE DOCUMENTATION AND THEN DO IT.

IF I DO THAT, THE PROJECT WILL BE LATE AND OVER BUDGET.

HOW MANY EXCUSES DO YOU HAVE FOR NOT DOING WORK?

I'M JUST GETTING STARTED.

THIS FEATURE WILL NEVER WORK WITH THE OTHERS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Project Scope Creep"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2017, revolves around a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, Scott Adams. The scene unfolds as follows:

• Dilbert requests to add a feature to the software.
• His boss initially agrees but later changes his mind, citing the project's scope and budget.
• Dilbert is frustrated and questions the reasoning behind the sudden change.
• The boss explains that he only wants to include things documented on the project specs, leading to a series of humorous exchanges.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the challenges of managing project scope and the importance of clear communication.
• It pokes fun at the common phenomenon of scope creep, where project requirements change unexpectedly.
• The strip showcases Dilbert's signature wit and sarcasm, making it a relatable and entertaining read for anyone who has experienced similar frustrations in a professional setting.

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