Boardroom Banter Fan Prints

'Hold on ? I have a followup question for you to evade.'

"I was hoping for a more positive mission statement."

"I know it was your idea, but it was my idea to use your idea."

"I will of course yield to whomever agrees with me."

"I wonder if there's any truth to the rumour that our company is on the verge of bankruptcy, boss!"

Hidden Agenda

"Now that's my kind of meeting - I was correct in the beginning and still correct at the end!"

'It's a chart of office morale. This is where you went on vacation.'

'You're my best man, Pomeroy, so I've decided to sell the damn company.'

'How can we solve this problem by eating?'

"I'll show you our growth projections but only if you promise not to snicker."

'All those in favor of having anchovies on our pizza will signify by saying aye.'

"Of course you can resign Ferguson. How would you like to buy back your freedom? Cash, credit card or easy payments?"

'Blast it, Peterson -- What's this I hear about you letting our profits trickle down?'

"To summarize the year: we were taken over, we took over, we were taken over and we took over."

"Tell the vice presidents they've downsized enough."

"So many take-overs and mergers, nobody remembers who he was."

"Let's kick off this Human Resource action with a game of Musical Chairs."

Although not felt by everone, Wanda's powrful jargon sent seismic shock waves through some of the more geologically unstable department in the organization.

"I've decided to add a little magic, so, everyone, say hello to my little friend."

"We serve danishes because that's just how I roll!"

'I think our only choice at this point is to take the next big step.'

'Well, your guess is as good as mine. Almost.'

"Consumer confidence remains high as long as we keep them distracted buying stuff."

"We've met our target on a 25% uplift in sales but that still leaves us 100% bankrupt."

"I liked it better when you used gobbledygook."

"Sir, I have a question that's lunch-related."

'That concludes the annual report, I will now fend off questions from the stockholders.'

'Look at my huge salary as inspiration to you...'

"I need to know that everyone is prepared to play ball with this one."

Well, we've generated enough hot air...it must be time to cram it in a trial balloon and float it.

"John and Sidney work in human relations."

"I propose we build a panic room."

"You must admit, so far we've done pretty well for not yet having a product line."

'My salary increase got a few oo-hs.. but no ah-hs..'