Dogbert the Generic Manager Man says, "We need more people on the project." Dogbert says, "Figure it out. Worksmarter not harder. Make a plan. Move some things around. Adjust priorities. Just get it done. Give me a status report." Man says, "That did nothing but make me hate you." Dogbert says, "I…
…automated testing system by the arbitrary deadline you set." "Try workingsmarter, not harder, with a sense of urgency, and a bias for action." "Or maybe you could do something differently." "I'm not the one who can't get his work done."
…you have month to finish it." "I'll start right away." "It's smarter to wait until the last minute and then make a big show of how hard you're working to meet the unreasonable deadline." "You said that right in front of him." "It's still work that's the freaky party."
…already worked for four hours, and I'll probably stay late!" Alice continues, "Over the course of a lifetime, I'll work twice as much as you!" Alice realizes, "But... we'll be paid the same... and we'll both die anyway." Alice continues, "So.. I guess what you're saying is that you're smarter than I am…
Asok walks into Wally's cubicle and says, "Wally, can you teach me to worksmarter, not harder?" Wally reaches for a stack of papers and says, "Grab an important-looking document and follow me." As they're walking, Wally says, "Walk briskly and pretend to be angry about what you're reading." Asok makes…
…conference table next to Dilbert and Wally. The Boss says, "We need to do more with less." Wally raises his hand and says, "I propose that we worksmarter while broadening our focus." The Boss says, "Wally, that doesn't mean anything." Wally replies, "Well, excuse my leadership."