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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It is going to cut, the question is by how much and which programs.
Cut a cut a palatable cut!!!!
The world is changing my friend, nuclear weapons are not part of that world.
2/19/2021 4:49 PM
News flash! Nuclear weapons cannot be un-invented, and humans have proven to be nothing more than slightly evolved monkeys with new toys.
Russia, China, North Korea, India, Pakistan, and Iran disagree with you. Probably the Brits too.
Once the world realizes that climate change is our biggest threat than perhaps we will realize it is time go do way with nuclear weapons, borders, money and private property.
Sure that's the ticket! Great idea! Wonder why no one else thought of that, it's so obvious!
2/20/2021 8:00 PM
Back into the trees, folks!