At our office, the new plant manager took great pride in monitoring the company’s greenery. Every Monday morning, she held detailed check-ins with the team about watering schedules, soil pH levels, and sunlight exposure. Her excitement about the newest fern’s growth was contagious. During a quarterly budget meeting, she proposed investing in smart sensors to track the plants' health remotely, arguing it would boost office morale and reduce sick leaves. The team nodded along, pretending to follow the plan—until IT quietly pointed out the real reason behind the proposal.
Turns out, she just wanted an excuse to hold weekly ‘root’ meetings and branch out her management skills.