ManagementSpeak: Must have excellent communication skills.

Translation: Must be able to pronounce two syllable words without stumbling.

This week’s contributor can even pronounce “syllable” — a three-syllable word — without stumbling.

ManagementSpeak: I need you to stay late.

Translation: It’s time for some unpaid overtime.

Speaking of which, how about adding your entry to the ManagementSpeak database? This week’s contributor took the time. How about you?