Strategy Planner Pillows

'Apparently, wild hopes and dreams, re-enacted by Barbie and Ken, are no substitute for a solid business plan.'

'Diversify, diversify, diversify. Never keep all your eggs in one basket, unless it's Easter.'

Clever democratic decision

"While we haven't actually achieved these results yet the existence of this chart demonstrates our preparation."

"Simpson, I want you to chair this afternoon's meeting on absenteeism"

Chess player looking dazed playing computer,"He's crashed."

"....which brings me to number one: Thinking inside the box."

"Always be prepared."

"It's three on one. I say we rush him."

"We can't make the perfect product, but with a little luck and a lotta data, we can make the perfect customer."

"Considering the heat, cold button issues might be the way to go."

"Looks like we found the issue."

'If I had to use one word to describe our strategy.'

"Bert, I'm confused. What happens after we circle the wagons, tighten our belts and walk a mile in our customer's shoes? Is that when the chickens come home to roost?"

The Department of Really Stupid Ideas: 'Most people think they just appear out of thin air! But the truth is, there's a great deal of very hard work involved!'

'And were there a point to your proposal, Henderson - What would it be?'

"And need I remind you, the 'art of the deal' is the lifeblood of this company."

'Now that I have your attention...'

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

"Miracles happen, gentlemen, but they don't come cheap."

'I think you are taking this elevator pitch way too literally'.

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'

'Whoever said 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' never had a room full of angry shareholders.'

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

"'Quid pro quo' is a no-no, Bradbury. Around here we say 'reciprocal altruism'."

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

"So, we look to the fourth quarter as a time of healing."

"Maybe now, we could look at customer care'?"

'I vote we hang the darn thing upside down and go home!'

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

"Obviously some people here don't appreciate the gravity of our situation."

'We want everyone to remember our name.'