Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 20th February 2022

Dilbert//11999, first published four years ago on Sunday 20th February 2022

Sunday Extreme Transparency

Open source transcript

OUR NEW CORPORATE POLICY IS "EXTREME TRANSPARENCY." THAT MEANS EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME INFORMATION AS THEIR LEADERS.

I WILL MODEL OUR NEW CULTURE BY HONESTLY ANSWERING ANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS.

TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK OF ME.

OKAY. WHEN I LOOK AT YOU, I SEE A WET PAPER BAG FULL OF TOENAIL CLIPPINGS.

I FIND YOUR HONESTY REFRESHING!

NOW TELL US WHAT YOU THINK OF ALICE, DILBERT, ASOK, CAROL, TED, AND TINA.

IT DID NOT GO WELL.

DOUBLE THE HONESTY AND TRY AGAIN.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Extreme Transparency"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2002 by Scott Adams, features Dilbert and his coworkers discussing the new corporate policy of extreme transparency. The policy aims to provide employees with access to the same information as their leaders, but it quickly becomes apparent that the leaders are not being entirely honest.

Key Points:

• Dilbert's boss announces the new policy, stating that it will allow employees to have access to the same information as their leaders.
• The employees are skeptical, and one of them asks if the leaders will be honest in their answers.
• The boss responds by saying that he will model the new culture by honestly answering any questions.
• However, when an employee asks a question, the boss dodges the issue and tries to change the subject.
• The employees are disappointed and frustrated with the lack of honesty, and one of them suggests that the policy is just a way to make them feel good while the leaders continue to deceive them.

Themes:

• The importance of honesty and transparency in leadership
• The challenges of implementing a new policy and ensuring that it is followed consistently
• The potential for policies to be used as a means of control or manipulation rather than as a genuine attempt to improve communication and trust

Overall:

The comic strip highlights the difficulties of implementing a new policy and ensuring that it is followed consistently. It also raises important questions about the nature of leadership and the importance of honesty and transparency in building trust and credibility with employees.

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