Tag Archives: Efficiency / Effectiveness

Ep. 12: One Last Ride (Pt. 1): All for That

February 25, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7April Ludgate, Efficiency / EffectivenessStaff

April Ludgate would also like Leslie to hurry up, and has an idea Ron Swanson likes very much. April Ludgate: “Can't we just quickly shake hands, pretend we like each other and get out of here.” Ron Read more [...]

Ep. 08: Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington: Creative

February 12, 2015Quotes by Season, Season 7April Ludgate, Efficiency / EffectivenessStaff

Ron explains what April would be doing if she worked for his company, along with any creative problem solving. Ron Swanson: “Creativity is for people with glasses who like to lie. Although, I suppose Read more [...]

Ep. 15: Correspondents’ Lunch: Government Joke

September 11, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 5Efficiency / Effectiveness, Government, Income Tax, Leslie Knope, Tax PayersStaff

Ron Swanson tells Leslie a joke about government efficiency and tax dollars. Ron Swanson: “I have a joke for you.” Leslie Knope: “Okay.” Ron Swanson: “The government in this town is Read more [...]

Ep. 14: Leslie and Ben: PM

September 11, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 5Efficiency / Effectiveness, Job / Work, Work EthicStaff

Ron Swanson does not work late.

Ron Swanson:

“I’ve never been here willing after five, or four PM.”

Ep. 03: How a Bill Becomes a Law: Government is Inefficient

September 11, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 5Diane Lewis, Efficiency / Effectiveness, Government, Tax PayersStaff

A tax payer needs help getting pot holes fixed. Ron Swanson: “Well, Diane, for pot holes you want to speak with Public Works. I understand you tried them four times. Government is inefficient and should Read more [...]

Ep. 08: Smallest Park: Phone Calls

September 11, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 4April Ludgate, Efficiency / Effectiveness, Work EthicStaff

Ron Swanson is upset April was not at her desk. Ron Swanson: “April, where have you been? Over two phone calls came in... unimpeded!!!” Read more [...]

Ep. 07: The Treaty: Tom Haverford’s Don’t Grow On Trees

September 11, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 4Efficiency / Effectiveness, Tom Haverford, Work EthicStaff

Ron Swanson actually appreciates Tom Haverford, and his work ethic. Ron Swanson: “I guess your right Tom. I'm not gonna find another you. You were perfect. Competent to keep the bosses off my back, Read more [...]

Ep. 04: Pawnee Rangers: Public Forum

September 11, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 4Efficiency / Effectiveness, Pawnee RangersStaff

Ron Swanson doesn't like the idea of his Pawnee Rangers defecting, much less talking about it. Ron Swanson: “This public forum, like all public forums, is a waste of time. Thank you.” Read more [...]

Ep. 08: Camping: Camping by Myself

March 21, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 3Camping, Efficiency / Effectiveness, Nature / OutdoorsStaff

Ron Swanson likes to be alone. Ron Swanson: “Why don’t you just tell us what our next project is and I’ll go camping by myself.” Read more [...]

Ep. 07: Harvest Festival: Being Leslie’s Boss

March 20, 2014Quotes by Season, Season 3Efficiency / Effectiveness, Leslie Knope, Work EthicStaff

Ron Swanson explains the advantage to being Leslie Knope’s boss. Ron Swanson: “The advantage of being Leslie’s boss, is that she does everything herself, and there are never any problems. Which Read more [...]

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