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Prepare Three Envelopes
Aug 9, 2012 15:25:55 #
A fellow had just been hired as the new CEO of a large high tech corporation. The CEO who was stepping down met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. "Open one of these if you run up against a problem you don't think you can solve," he said.
Well, things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, sales took a downturn and he was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wits end, he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." The new CEO called a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. Satisfied with his comments, the press -- and Wall Street -- responded positively, sales began to pick up and the problem was soon behind him.
About a year later, the company was again experiencing a slight dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. Having learned from his previous experience, the CEO quickly opened the second envelope. The message read, "Reorganize." This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.
After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes."
Well, things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, sales took a downturn and he was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wits end, he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read, "Blame your predecessor." The new CEO called a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. Satisfied with his comments, the press -- and Wall Street -- responded positively, sales began to pick up and the problem was soon behind him.
About a year later, the company was again experiencing a slight dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. Having learned from his previous experience, the CEO quickly opened the second envelope. The message read, "Reorganize." This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.
After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes."
Aug 10, 2012 05:43:05 #
Aug 10, 2012 06:50:50 #
djmills wrote:
A fellow had just been hired as the new CEO of a l... (show quote)
Very good, after I stop laughing, I'll make a copy and
give it to my boss,He should be right about stage two
right now. Thanks
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Aug 10, 2012 08:44:03 #
The CEO had a meeting of all employees.
He said to them
As of today,...I am instituting a reward incentive of $50.00 for any employee who's suggestion effectively saves the company money.
As the CEO paused for a moment,..a voice from the back answered,..
Make the incentive $25.00
He said to them
As of today,...I am instituting a reward incentive of $50.00 for any employee who's suggestion effectively saves the company money.
As the CEO paused for a moment,..a voice from the back answered,..
Make the incentive $25.00
Aug 10, 2012 08:57:12 #
I look forward to your jokes every day.
Can I humbly make one suggestion? Please consider not putting the punch line as the subject. Gave it away a few times.
That being said, please don't stop. It is more important to me than my first cup of coffee.... and that is important
Can I humbly make one suggestion? Please consider not putting the punch line as the subject. Gave it away a few times.
That being said, please don't stop. It is more important to me than my first cup of coffee.... and that is important
Aug 10, 2012 09:29:30 #
This is a capture of the Ad under your post. Made it even more amusing.
Aug 10, 2012 10:06:59 #
Thistletop wrote:
This is a capture of the Ad under your post. Made it even more amusing.
Now I'M laughing. Never underestimate the power of Google to target an ad based on something you have posted.
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Aug 10, 2012 10:13:39 #
Aug 10, 2012 13:22:30 #
djmills wrote:
A fellow had just been hired as the new CEO of a l... (show quote)
I wish you had told the joke as "the President had just been elected...."
Aug 10, 2012 13:24:20 #
gymschwinn wrote:
quote=djmills A fellow had just been hired as the... (show quote)
What a great idea. I wonder if George W. gave Pres. Obama three envelopes. If so, it may be time to open # 3.
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