Business Theory Buff Pillows

Rising Tide of Consumer Indifference.

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

Hollywood Sign Developers

"Another job well done by your conflict resolution specialist."

"If a stock falls in the market, and it had no investors, does it really lose its value?"

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

Employee won't think about work outside of box

"We need to reset our fiscal compass to the changing business horizon."

'Asynchronous, collaborative, interactive - we're obviously on a roll.'

Voice coming from wooden horse: 'Quiet Fanshaw! If this hostile take-over bid is going to work we've got to get right inside the boardroom.'

'I am willing to concede that the company has been underperforming of late...'

"You're a genius, Shaw. This is an idea whose copyright has expired."

US v.s. Tech Giants

Target your customer.

"He thought this would illustrate the company hierarchy more clearly than the organizational chart."

'Our job will be to drag the competition down to our level.'

"I suggest we start with the low hanging fruit."

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

'I'd like to explain my ideas for economy within the company.'

Businessman wearing many hats.

'Ask yourself, 'What is it I'm not doing?', and then ask yourself, 'What is it I'm doing too much?'.'

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

'I'd put it on the back burner, but the stove's been repossessed.'

"If we can't find the way forward, let's find the way back."

"Well, there's nowhere to go but up."

'It's come to my notice, Simpson, that YOU'RE the glitch in the system.'

'I'm still employed, but to save on utility costs, they offshored me.'

"It's our new corporate strategy. I'd get on board if I were you, Watkins."

"We're always excited to hear from analysts who are bullish on the market."

'As you know, Wilson, our CEO screwed up big time, so he was fired and gets a big bonus. But because of his mistakes, you just get fired.'

"Good question: When can you see your families?"

"You've got one day to come up with something new and exciting yet safe and time tested."

Men in office, pose as Rodin's: The Thinker. A sign on the wall reads: THINK.

"I'm Kurt... this brochure will explain the rest."