Management Aficionados Mugs

'The company is losing millions and the press are asking questions. Gentlemen,we're looking for a scapegoat.'

"I've just never worked anyplace where the 'alpha male' was a woman."

"Damnit, executive-trainees don't have 'accidents'."

'Now this is exactly what I was referring to when I talked about 'scope creep'.'

Big Shot/Bigger Shot.

'We must grasp this new opportunity'

The little engine that could delegate.

Subordinate Employee

The little engine that delegated

Leadership Training

Businessman has Sterling Sign Shaved in Head.

'Miss Ryder, I'm ready to start executing.'

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"Can you keep a secret, Fred? The truth is, I've never had a clue what curve it is I'm supposed to stay ahead of!"

'What do you mean by, your people do not want to get in touch with my 'kind' of people?'

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'It's important that I see eye-to-eye with any consultants we bring in.'

'We've decided to upgrade your position with a new version 2.0 employee.'

"Employee satisfaction is of utmost importance and I'm not leaving this chair till you are satisfied."

"You have no idea how political this place is."

"The new boss might seem severe, but he won't bite your head off!"

"Dear, it's the financial news. Seat belts fastened, seat backs in upright position."

'Well, you DID know this job was dangerous when you took it.'

Company Structure - Boss and his yes men.

'What the hell is a win-win situation?'

'Turn up the air conditioning. Panting always puts us at a disadvantage during negotiations.'

"This is Bernard, our new management consultant. He is going to be responsible for draining the lifeblood out of staff in a relentless attempt to reach increasingly unachievable and meaningless targets."

"The take over has been completed... they are now working on the sell out."

What is the difference between a boss and a leader?

'Thank you colonel we'll keep your strategy in mind.'

"I'm sorry I ever questioned the value of Tetris."

"It's our shareholders... They've lost that lovin' feeling."

"I found another great book about living with less stuff."

'Newgate, you'll be reporting to Cunningham, who'll be reporting directly to me. I, in one of those unexplainable paradoxes of the business world will be reporting to you,'

"Then, at 3:45, you usher in a whole new era. I brought your flashlight."