Patient Problem Solvers Mugs

'Wow, these lights stay on the red cycle for a very long time.'

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

"Good" "Bad" "Work on it" "Keep working - maybe it's not as bad as you think it is" "Put it to a committee" "Give up" "Make it worse" "Make it better" "Still a bad idea" "Overthink it" "Throw yourself into a pit of wild badgers" "Throw it away" "Call it done" "Sigh."

'The plumber said he can't come right now, but promised to put us on his 'wading list'. Cute, huh?'

"We can waste time and look for a solution or...just find a scapegoat?"

'I solved the problem of dead zones on my cell phone with a personal satellite,'

When Engineers Crack.

'I don't like the sound of the engine.'

'I solve so many work problems at home.'

'I'm still not sure HOW it happened. One minute, we were bouncing ideas off each other, and the next thing I knew, we were using furniture instead!'

Brainstorm in progress.

"Managing a major project in these challenging times requires IMAGINATION, the FIRST thing I'd like you to imagine is that you have a team to help you."

Supply Chain

"Yes, I'm sure of my 3 wishes - I wish I had a pen, I wish I had paper to write a 'rescue me' note, and I wish I had a bottle to send it in"

Men Working Things Out

When mediation failed, they tried meditation.

'Sir, the company's had another successful month treading water.'

Early Tech Support

"Cancel the trip. The cook didn't get a visa."

"Never marry an engineer."

= too complex

"The sellers had a lot of kids, so they got tired of running out of hot water. So they upgraded."

'This is no time to start wondering whether you turned off the oven!

Research, Development and Second Thoughts

'I kinda did.'

Problem Solver Wanted

Kate's first task as new principal was to right a number of wrongs.

The pass the ball to Jones for a three=pointer. I wish I got to shoot sometimes. Me too. Public Health Dept. Vaccine Distribution. Distributing the vaccine is just like when we were coaching basketball. We draw up a plan which specifies who gets the shots. And whatever we decide some people will be unhappy.

"Have you tried turning it off and on again?"

"I work well independently. I usually correct all the problems I create."

'I've added this up six times and still can't get it to balance!'

Research -Development - Wishful Thinking

'The details of the company's new management plan are being worked out.'

'We tried marriage your way and it didn't work. Now it's my way!'

Is there a reason I'm going into the red? Reason? Am I being penalized? Have I done something wrong? Maybe it's like A Wonderful Life. Your greed is catching up to you. You're experiencing bad karma. So I need to raise my prices?