Intro

You know that feeling when you get a brand-new set of colored pencils? You’re torn between using all the bright, vibrant colors in one epic drawing or spreading them out to make multiple drawings. Now, imagine those pencils are your A-team players. Let’s doodle into this comic to see a leader’s colorful conundrum in team allocation. Ready, set, sketch! ✏️🎨😊

The Comic

Context

Chirpii, the enthusiastic HR, can barely contain her excitement as she gears up to announce a spectacular recruitment win to the team.

Meet the Characters

(read more about the following characters here)
Chirpii – The HR Songbird of Mentorship & Discipline!
Wigss – The Wig-Wearing Don (Boss) of the Company!
Waggz – The epitome of the “Yes Boss” mantra!
Diggz – The witty sidekick of the Boss!

The Cartoon

<< From “Cirque du Biz”, A sridvana’s Comic Strip Conceived in 2015 >> — Excuse me for the PPT visuals! I once dreamt of jazzing it up with a cartoonist’s flair and a dose of humorous dialogues. But here they are, shared in their untouched charm for your blog-reading pleasure!”

Chirpii – Excitedly: “Boss, I just got an ‘A’ team of 10 engineers to join us!”
Wigss – Intrigued: “Wow, that’s cool!”

Waggz – Eagerly: “Super, I have this complex project that needs an A team of all 10.”

Wigss – Thoughtfully: “Come on, be a bit useful and innovative. Let’s put them in 10 different projects, so we will have 1 A and 9 B team members in all 10 projects.”

Diggz – Sarcastically: “Yup, let’s make every project a mediocre one!”

Contrarian Views

While humor often exaggerates situations for comedic effect, it’s always good to be aware of various perspectives to ensure sensitivity and inclusivity.

1. Over-simplification of Resource Allocation: Some might argue that the joke oversimplifies the challenges of resource allocation in real-world project management. Distributing skilled members across multiple projects can be a complex decision based on numerous factors, not just their skill level.
2. Misrepresentation of “A-Team” Concept: The concept of an “A-Team” usually refers to a group of top-performing individuals. Breaking up such a team and distributing them across multiple projects might dilute their potential impact. The joke might be seen as undermining the power of collective expertise.
3. Perpetuates Negative Stereotypes of Management: The cartoon may perpetuate the stereotype that management often makes short-sighted or ill-informed decisions, which might not sit well with those in leadership roles.
4. Doesn’t Account for Team Dynamics: Having an “A” player in a team doesn’t necessarily guarantee project success. Team dynamics, collaboration, and how well team members work together are equally crucial. The joke might inadvertently downplay these aspects.
5. Potential to Offend: Those who have been part of a so-called “B team” might feel that the joke diminishes their contributions or implies that they are inherently less valuable than “A team” members.
6. Assumption of Homogenous Skill Levels: The joke assumes that all members of the “A-Team” have uniform skills and contributions, which might not reflect the nuanced skill sets and strengths that each individual might bring to a project.

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MidJourney Prompt with inputs from ChatGPT

Create a cartoonish image set in a modern corporate office. In the foreground, show Chirpii, a HR representative, holding a paper that reads ‘A-Team Engineers’. Surrounding her are ten engineers, each with a bright star or an ‘A+’ on their shirts, showcasing their top-tier skills. The engineers look confident and ready for action, while Chirpii beams with pride. In the background, there should be office desks with computers and office plants, giving the environment a lively and professional touch. –ar 16:9