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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December 31, 2012 6:42 PM
That's not corruption, that's the free enterprise system baby!
LANS/LLNS - LLC
January 2, 2013 10:58 AM"
In case you haven't been paying attention to anything other than your pathetic EOS data, this IS our rant blog. We usurped it years ago, in exchange for LASL designs and other good stuff!
Together, let us uses this BLOG more constructively!" degenerates to the same old stuff within 15 posts.
To return to the main point: Thanks, Scooby. I'll do what I can to make your hope come to pass.
You wll surprised how many comments I delete every day.
January 4, 2013 4:49 PM
"Will"?? Does that mean you will tell us how many? I doubt it.
You wll surprised how many comments I delete every day.
January 4, 2013 4:49 PM
You dah man Scooby! Keep on deleting "that crap".