Problem Solver In Chief Pillows

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

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?"

"Someday she'll solve the world's problems."

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

When Engineers Crack.

"Is this a 'GOTCHA' question?"

"Looks like our days at the think tank are numbered."

'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!'

"We only got up to three 'whys' and a 'what the hell'."

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."

"OK team, we need innovative solutions and we need 'em fast!"

Supply Chain

'So far, sir, we've rejected plans A,B, C, D, E, F, and right now we're evaluating'G'.'

"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"

"Try unplugging it and throwing it out the window."

Early Tech Support

"You bring up an important concern, but I'm looking for a problem that better fits my preconceived solution."

"I can't solve for X. I have a fear of the unknown!"

"We're all well aware of the madness, Phipps...where's the method?"

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

"How on earth do you get this blasted box to open...?"

'I was working on developing anti-matter under laboratory conditions, but I couldn't find anything to keep it in.'

"Every single day, guys ask you for advice about women, work, sports... Haven't you ever even heard of the law of supply and demand?. . .I'd be glad to steer the downtrodden and the forlorn your way for a mere 82% of the man-to-man-talk fee."

"Never marry an engineer."

Dept. of Mathematics and Frustration.

You May Bang Your Head Here/You May Talk To Here.

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.

Umbrella Roof

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

Research, Development and Second Thoughts