Risk Management Maverick Pillows

'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...'

Employee won't think about work outside of box

"I dunno, looks like a trap."

"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."

"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!"

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

Slipping and sliding down the slope...

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

Corporate departments as a metaphor for growing up.

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

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

Failure/Due Diligence

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

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

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

Practical loans vs. devil-may-care loans.

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

'Crisis'

"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!"

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

"Did you ask the client about product placement?"

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

"You've got one day to come up with something new and exciting yet safe and time tested."

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

Safety Barriers