Intro
In the world of cutting-edge technology and Digital Transformation projects, it’s not uncommon to encounter a digital disconnect. While a company may be on the path to digital innovation, individual team members might have varying levels of digital literacy. This comic, written a few years ago, still resonates today, highlighting the timeless humor in the clash between ambition and digital dilemmas. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and chuckle at the age-old digital confusion in the workplace.
The Comic
Context
Wigss is feeling ambitious yet restless, eager to shake things up. He’s about to gather his team and instigate some action.
Meet the Characters
(read more about the following characters here)
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!”
Wigss – Restless: “Need to transform something. Give me ideas.”
Waggz – Enthusiastic: “Let us do digital transformation, that is the in thing now”
Wigss – Eager: “Good idea, let us start”
Waggz – Wagging: “Ok Boss”
Diggz – Amused: “You guys do not have a clue on what is digital. Ok, take a selfie and share it with me over chat.”
Wigss – Confident: “I know what Selfie is and how to share. Let us see, if you know Selfie. Come on, take my selfie with my mobile. I will then download and email you from my comp”.
Contrarian Views
This comic humorously tackles the contrasting digital abilities within a workplace, but it’s crucial to acknowledge that there will be other perspectives – a few as listed below:
- Promoting Inclusivity: Fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals of varying tech skills collaborate without ridicule is seen as more productive.
- Respecting Experience: Legacy members often bring valuable experience, and mocking their tech proficiency can diminish their contributions.
- Encouraging Learning: Some suggest providing digital literacy training instead of mockery to support employees’ growth.
- Maintaining Professionalism: Critics argue that humor, even well-intentioned, can sometimes be unprofessional in a corporate setting.
- Considering Individual Journeys: Recognizing that everyone’s tech journey is unique and that patience can be more effective than ridicule.
MidJourney Prompt with inputs from ChatGPT
Create a cartoonish image featuring the boss (Wigss) trying to take a selfie with great effort and enthusiasm, while his team members (Waggz and Diggz) in the background are seen laughing at his attempts. The scene should emphasize the humorous aspect of the boss’s limited digital knowledge and his eagerness to engage with technology –ar 16:9
Listening and Patterns 