Risk Management Maverick Mugs

'I think we need to take another look at your risk-management strategy.'

British savings accounts

"Marshall, somewhere out there, just waiting for us, is a loophole in the system."

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

'I've decided to step down as your CEO in order to spend more time in jail...'

"I dunno, looks like a trap."

Employee won't think about work outside of box

"First aid box, puncture repair kit, mobile phone, energy bars and plenty of liquids; I think that's all eventualities covered..."

"Delegating authority is good. Delegating blame is better."

"In the event of an actual S.E.C. investigation, legal representation will drop from the ceiling."

'You're right. Our old safety files have become a safety concern.'

"Well, it's unanimous. Instead of going out of business quietly, with dignity and grace, we've decided to end things killer asteroid-style, taking as many of our competitors with us as possible!"

Slipping and sliding down the slope...

"We'd better watch Cranston. He looks like a whistleblower."

Failure/Due Diligence

"In my old job we were encouraged to run fast and break things."

Corporate departments as a metaphor for growing up.

'Tomorrow's special is fish, so wear the flounder suit.'

Hedge fund sharks attacking 'The Markets' ship.

'This prediction has a margin of error of plus or minus fifteen...fifteen class-action suits brought against the company.'

Elevator Pitch

'Crisis'

"The only good news this year, gentlemen, is our massive bonuses."

"How's this for transparency: Our product isn't organic but our bullshit advertising it!"

"I don't like the look of this."

Practical loans vs. devil-may-care loans.

"There's a lot of uncertainty out there these days. Or not. Who knows?"

William Tell's lesser-known first son- Stanislaus Tell.

"I know it's a big risk, Fred, but don't lose sight of its strongest selling point: You're taking it, not me!"

'What do you mean, the chart resembles an iceberg?'

"My name's Edwin, and I'm addicted to risk."

"Some idiot spread the rumour that the boss had called in sick! Now look what's happened to the tobacco and coffee stocks!"

Standard And P****d.

Safety Barriers

"Did you ask the client about product placement?"