
This world famous picture, courtesy of the Arizona DOT, is a training aid that transcends language and cultural barriers. teaches more about attitude and teamwork than distinguished lecturers and complex texts, and challenges employees and managers to examine their personal and organizational values.



You know your job. You’ve carefully thought out all the angles. You’ve done it a thousand times. It comes naturally to you. You know what you’re doing, not only is it what you’ve trained to do your whole life; you were born to do this.
Nothing could possibly go wrong, right ? ? ? Think again.
Women have shown a particularly keen interest in the Not My Job Awards program. Many have been gracious enough to nominate their husbands and boyfriends for special recognition. Four of these nominations are pasted below.


Politicians are much admired my Not-My-Jobbers for their ability to stay on the throne without making any beneficial contributions to society. However, many are annoyed by politicians’ endless occupancy of exalted positions, and the unrequested largesse they deliver to the voters. Here’s how the public sees it.

Not My Jobbers eagerly engage in charitable pursuits:

Even after they are no longer with us, they remain defiant:

Not My Job Award: Geography

Not-My-Job Award – Parental Guidance Category:

Not-My-Job Award for Spelling:

Eco-friendly practices recommended by NMJers:



BOE’s Odd Finnestad reminds us that lawyers tend to be verbose, even in Norway.

Another classic from Odd Finnestad:


NMJAers are advocates for practical energy solutions that simplify their lives:


As large crowds gather to protest:
and question the credentials of our leading climate scientist!


Bud – great website & coverage of recent well control disasters- thanks