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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Waste-Land Blue States
As most of Washington, DC knows the left coast has always been the freaky states. It seems more state are adopting their less than unifying ways. What a shame for America.
You should pack up and head for the right coast.
On a different note...The political posts re-energized this all but dead blog.
If you still want to keep visiting, may be you can suggest ways or contribute material to resuscitate the BLOG.
Scooby
You are one of those people who hear,see and read what they want to hear,see and read. Probably why this blog is "nearly dead". Go back an re-read my post and try again