Corporate Jester Pillows

"No, Thursday's out. How about never - is never good for you?"

"And, while there's no reason yet to panic, I think it only prudent that we make preparations to panic."

"The resolution has been made and seconded that we stick our heads in the sand."

"We must kill this initiative, so let's mainstream it."

'Mind you, I'm not responsible for the entire pipeline ?' just the section that flows through my office.'

'So, now we have ascertained who is responsible...'

'That's our mission statement.'

"I think we're all agreed that we need to focus 110% on meeting strategic corporate goals."

'We're wondering whether you'd fit into our corporate culture!'

"Dislocating your jaw yawning during my lecture on work related injuries is NOT a work related injury!"

'Now, who owns this project?'

'When I said you had a number of outstanding timesheets, it wasn't a compliment.'

'Look, I said I'd bring you the report on micromanaging. Just give me a chance.'

'My family? Hell no, those are my clients!'

Chinese Whispers In The Boardroom

'...the acronym was just too cool to shut it down.'

"Grief takes many forms. But don't worry, we're here to help you fill them out."

'Would you mind if I made a few calls while I carefully listen to your ideas?'

Is that your strategy plan?

"I hear you worked so many hours you passed out for 20 minutes. I just thought I'd make it clear that I'm not paying you for those 20 minutes."

'Here's where you give me non-comprehending nods of approval.'

"I believe the board has successfully achieved its goal of biodiversity."

"Well, I've finished the project on time and on budget!" "That means I've given you too much time and too much money!"

"Let's go back to the scenario in which none of this is my fault."

'In these estimates, I've tried, like always, to err on the side of total lunacy.'

"What's important is that we learn from what we must never admit happened."

'Mergers and takeovers and profits, oh my! Mergers and takeovers and profits, oh my! Mergers and. . . '

'Doug, Jeremy! Get back in here! The sales graph was upside-down!'

"Hey, can I call you right back in two weeks?"

'We're looking for bold, innovative strategies to pretty much maintain the status quo.'

'Here you are, Simmons!'

'This memo you sent me is all in caps. Why are you yelling at me?'

Debt Councellor: 'You'll have to declare yourself a Private Equity Company.'

Office Canteen: 'Getting in a consultant is win-win for us... we'll get the credit if it's a success - but, if it all goes wrong, we've got someone else to blame!'

'He takes his organization chart seriously.'