ManagementSpeak: In this uncertain business climate we find it necessary to take actions that will enable us to maintain our position in the industry.
Translation: We’re certain that by laying off another 10% of our employees this quarter we’ll avoid another 20% drop in our stock price.
IS Survivalist Ken Ries explains how to be certain in uncertain times.

ManagementSpeak: I am confident our company will be exonerated of all charges.
Translation: We can afford better lawyers and more of them.
This week’s contributor prefers anonymity to exoneration.