Fill out 17 page form in triplicate
Wait 4-6 weeks for approval
Proceed to Committee ApprovalMeet with 5 committee members
Wait 2-3 months for consensus
Proceed to Meeting InitiationFill out 12 page form in triplicate
Wait 6-8 weeks for re-approval
Proceed to Committee Re-ApprovalMeet with 7 new committee members
Wait 4-6 months for re-consensus
Proceed to Meeting Initiation Re-InitiationDisclaimer: This flowchart is not intended to be actually followed, but rather used as a satirical example of the red tape and bureaucratic inefficiency that plagues our organization.