Problem-solving Enthusiasts Gifts

"I'm not doubting that it does the job well. All I'm saying is that it might be a little more than is actually necessary."

'Would someone please remind me what our original intention was?'

You gave me the wrong drink. I demand a total refund. Ok. Where's the drink? What do you mean? I drank it. It wasn't til I was done that I realized it was the wrong drink. The right drink leaves a different aftertaste. You can't finish the drink and then ask for a refund. That's not how it works. You didn't tell me that before I paid for the wrong drink. So that's on you. That's not how it works!

Kiwi Ingenuity

"The good news is I've found a plumber...the bad news is he's coming from China. "

"You're good at asking all the right questions. Now let's hear some right answers."

"I believe you're right, Lars - It is a finger!"

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

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

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

"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.

"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'."

"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"

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

Early Tech Support

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

'Where you went wrong' Desk.

'I hear what you're saying, Bert. But in my experience, most complex business problems require more than cookie-cutter solutions!'

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

"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."

"Advertise! Advertise! That's always been your answer for everything."

= too complex

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.

"Why run the maze when you don't have to?"