So Near Yet So Far

Have we been thorough, done everything we needed to do? Will we be ready when the end comes? Have we set a good example for others. Have we been trustyworthy, reliable. Have we caused someone else to stumble because of our actions?

Have we been thorough, done all we needed to do, ready when the end comes.
Have we set a good example for others. Have we been trustworthy, reliable. Have we caused someone else to stumble because of our actions? In my many years in business I found that all too many people in supervisory positions felt "it is easier to do the job than to get someone else to do it. . .  That is not management!

Cast: 2

Bible Reference: Matthew 24:14

Set: blank

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• small piece of paper and pen

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 4

Sample of Script

actors standing together going over checklist, Annie checking things off

Annie: Did you take care of that report?

Terry: Check.

Annie: Did you make those calls?

Terry: Check.

Annie: Did you file those papers?

Terry: Check.

Annie: Did you finalize details at the meeting?

Terry: Check.

Annie: Did you arrange those appointments?

Terry, frustrated: Check, check, check! I told you I've done absolutely everything that is required of me! Can I go now?

Annie: Not so fast. I think your work shows a certain deficiency in the area of training.

Terry, upset, grabs checklist:  What do you mean? I worked extremely hard at everything! How could I have missed something?

Annie: Well, this is easily fixed. Just show me your list of people you trained to keep up your work.

Terry, more quietly: People I trained? Well, uh, I found I just couldn't rely on many of them. You know how young kids are nowadays! It's just easier if I do the work myself!