Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 4th July 2019
Dilbert//11037, first published seven years ago on Thursday 4th July 2019
Centers Of Excellence
Tags
lie, managers & supervisors, office, excellence
Official transcript
the boss: make a slide deck that says our "centers of excellence"
are creating more excellence.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
MAKE ME A SLIDE DECK THAT SAYS OUR "CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE" ARE CREATING MORE EXCELLENCE.
DO WE HAVE ANY DATA TO SUPPORT THAT CLAIM?
NO.
YOU WANT ME TO LIE?
IS THAT SUDDENLY TOO MUCH TO ASK?
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Comic Strip Title: "Data Support"
Summary:
The comic strip features a conversation between two characters, one of whom is attempting to justify the creation of "centers of excellence" despite lacking data to support their claim.
- The first character asks for data to back up their statement.
- The second character responds with "no" and then proceeds to make an unsubstantiated claim.
- The first character questions the validity of the claim, prompting the second character to become defensive and dismissive.
- The conversation ends abruptly, leaving the reader wondering about the legitimacy of the "centers of excellence" initiative.
Key Takeaways:
- The comic strip highlights the importance of data-driven decision-making and the dangers of making unsubstantiated claims.
- It also touches on the theme of defensiveness and the tendency to avoid accountability when faced with criticism.
- The strip's humor and relatability make it an engaging and thought-provoking commentary on the challenges of working in a corporate environment.
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