The Sisyphus Comments

Think Outside The . . . Bucket!

When we hear people talking about “thinking outside the box”, we tend to envision big projects and innovative programs. However, thinking outside the box should be an attitude that permeates every aspect of the job. For example, when one of New York’s leading cultural institutions was trying to determine which exhibits were the most popular, they naturally decided to undertake a costly study. However, just before they signed the contract with a consultant, one of the committee members suggested an innovative “out of the box” alternative. . . .ask the janitor where he had to mop the most frequently. Cost: $0.00.