An extensive report is being prepared on a fresh approach to the problem --- We just hired three guys... We'll let them kick it around for a while.

Developed after years of intensive research --- It was discovered by accident.

Modifications are under-way to correct certain minor difficulties --- We threw the whole thing out and are starting from scratch.

Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive --- The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch.

Test results were extremely gratifying --- It works, and boy are we surprised !

The design will be finalised in the next reporting period --- We haven't started this job yet, but we've got to say something.

The entire concept is unworkable --- The only guy who understood the thing just quit.

We need close project coordination --- We should have asked someone else. Alternate: Let's spread the responsibility for this.