Things That Can Be Counted On

Things that can be counted when considering an important decision:

MARKETING says let’s first do a market research study.
FINANCE says no.
PUBLIC RELATIONS has to review it.
IT claims their software doesn’t work.
HUMAN RESOURCES is concerned about the ramifications.
THE WRITER is already two weeks late and hasn’t started yet.
EMPLOYEES want closer parking.
THE STAFF want better office space.
SENIOR OFFICERS want to cancel the meeting but save the doughnuts.
A LAPSED DONOR won’t return your phone call.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS tables the idea until the next meeting.
CHAIRMAN OF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE wants another assignment.
ADMINISTRATION wants someone else to be responsible.
DEVELOPMENT is raising money to take care of it.