From the Huffington Post Why Workplace Jargon Is A Big Problem http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/25/work-words_n_5159868.html?utm_hp_ref=business&ir=Business When we replace a specific task with a vague expression, we grant the task more magnitude than it deserves. If we don't describe an activity plainly, it seems less like an easily achievable goal and more like a cloudy state of existence that fills unknowable amounts of time. A fog of fast and empty language has seeped into the workplace. I say it's time we air it out, making room for simple, concrete words, and, therefore, more deliberate actions. By striking the following 26 words from your speech, I think you'll find that you're not quite as overwhelmed as you thought you were. Count the number that LLNLs mangers use. touch base circle back bandwidth - impactful - utilize - table the discussion deep dive - engagement - viral value-add - one-sheet deliverable - work product - incentivise - take it to the ...
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If we are going to compete, we need to cut another 1500 or so, including unneeded managers, deputies, assistants, etc. Then we need to get rid of the 100 LSO bureaucrats who add only negative value to our work.
It is much more likely he was on unpaid leave of absence for at least the majority of this period. That is not so unusual. Schools are typically happy to see someone from their faculty go out for awhile and hold a position of national visibility."
However, as a "key personnel" identified in the current contract, he had to sign a two year commitment to remain in the LLNL position - apparently he didn't take that commitment seriously. The commitment carries the potential for penalties if not met, both for him personally and for he laboratory. Seems a number of the key personnel that signed such commitments didn't take them seriously.
However, there is reason to believe that in this case LLNS had a motive. By using him in the proposal, LLNS was able to claim someone with experience in key Lab programs. (Remember, he had been a Lab employee before.) Now he can leave, and be replaced by a Rechtel engineer.