Thursday, December 17, 2015

Reprint Heaven: Star Wars; Nothing But Star Wars

A Brief Business Analysis Of Episode Four

(From November, 2011. Because it is funny, and you all seem to like it so, and it seems timely because there is this whole thing going on this weekend: The Maus, triumphant.)

(Here, a cartoon from the master, Jean "Moebius" Giraud, with an object lesson for all who would stand against Der Maus:) 




 (©Jean [Moebius] Giraud, 2003: Clicky To Engorge -- Fun and Easiness, Oui? )
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You realize, of course, that the entire Rebellion could have been stopped in its tracks if one checkpoint at Mos Eisley had been on its toes.

Large organizations can operate using top-down management structures, but risk increases as functional groups become silos that are a handicap towards reaching organizational goals -- and at the worst times, leading to extreme, 'Black Swan'-style failures, as demonstrated here.

Plus, one result of this Epic Fail was that we were condemned to sit through Episodes 1 through 3.



And at some point, long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away... In managing resources, there have to be clearly delineated and documentable disciplinary processes -- generally beginning with a verbal warning; written warning; and finally a Performance Action Plan, where the areas of concern and specific performance benchmarks for the employee are clearly defined, is issued.


If the employee can't meet these benchmarks, they are terminated from Imperial service and end up working for Pizza The Hutt.



2 comments:

  1. your body of work does not receive nearly the attention it deserves

    this weekend spouse and self saw 'the force awakens' - in 3d - looking for the cute new droid turns out to be a major theme of the plot

    as spectacle, the movie satisfies

    as drama, it is mediocre

    i was sad to see the carrie fisher character not only so old, as must be, but also so care-worn

    the big surprise surprised me, but i thought 'so what - it's only a movie'

    when, at the end, new character finally meets up with old character, again i thought "meh"

    my inclination now is to wait to see whatever sequels there may be until they are available in lower-cost options in my living room


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    1. 1.) It's not a matter of deserving. It will be seen by those who see it; no more, no less. If a larger volume of humans began looking at it, swell. If not, swell also. I'm only in it for the entropy.

      2.) You have a weekend spouse?

      3.) Carrie's had a difficult time -- but she's kept trying; it's important. Getting up in the morning is another opportunity add something positive to the Whatever, and doubly so if you're a person with talent and a sense of humor. If she'd like to run for office, she's got my vote.

      4.) Oh, there will be sequels: There's money to be made, Bud.

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