Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 11th June 2019

Dilbert//11014, first published seven years ago on Tuesday 11th June 2019

Leadership And Guessing

Tags

business, coffee, managers & supervisors, office

Official transcript

alice to the boss: one option is to use the old method that has never once worked, but we think we know how to make it work next time.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

ONE OPTION IS TO USE THE OLD METHOD THAT HAS NEVER ONCE WORKED, BUT WE THINK WE KNOW HOW TO MAKE IT WORK NEXT TIME.

THE OTHER OPTION IS TO TRY SOMETHING NEW THAT WE CAN'T BE SURE WILL WORK.

IT'S ALMOST AS IF LEADERSHIP IS NOTHING BUT GUESSING.

LET'S CHANGE THE SUBJECT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Title: "Leadership by Guesswork"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2019, depicts a conversation between a woman and a man in a workplace setting. The woman, with a distinctive hairstyle, is shown to be in a leadership position, while the man sits across from her, listening intently.

Key Points:

• The woman suggests using the old method, which has never worked before, but believes it will succeed this time.
• She implies that leadership is about trying something new, even if it's untested.
• The man questions her approach, asking her to change the subject instead of making decisions based on guesswork.
• The woman's response is cryptic, leaving the reader wondering about her true intentions and the nature of her leadership style.

Themes:

• The comic strip touches on themes of leadership, decision-making, and the importance of evidence-based approaches.
• It also highlights the challenges of navigating complex situations and making informed choices in the face of uncertainty.

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