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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I agree this is a non-story, every town does this, it is a political witch hunt would never see the light of day in any other town but whatever reason is going on now. I refuse to read these articles and you should too.
One minor incident on possible misuse of tax money coming from LANL should not be associated with LANL or the GRT tax. This stuff just happens on occasions is probably not as bad as it is being made out to be. The money is necessary for the community and the small possible misuse of a very small amount of amount is non-issue and should be mentioned on this blog.