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       The Boss says to Dilbert, "You  need to socialize your idea with the
       rest of the   department."   Dilbert replies, "Socialize? Is that the
       same as getting buy-in?"   The Boss answers, "It's one step below
       buy-in. It's more like dialoging for   feedback."   Dilbert says,
       "Wait...I thought that building consensus was one step below buy- 
       in."   The Boss responds, "Just run it up a flagpole and see who
       salutes."   Dilbert asks, "Wouldn't it be better to do a temperature
       check using a straw   man?"   The Boss answers, "Maybe... But is that
       going to inoculate the stakeholders?"   A letter from Scott Adams
       reads, "Dear Reader, If you or anyone you love   understands the
       preceding conversation, you have my deepest sympathy."   Signed,
       "S.A."
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