Management Speak: We need to leverage our existing resources.
Translation: For YOUR group there’s a hiring freeze on.
IS Survivalist Wendy Nather describes the asymmetry of leverage.

Management Speak: This new job title may be unusual, but it more accurately reflects your duties.
Translation: I don’t want you to be able to find your job in a salary survey.
This week’s IS Survivalist is a “Product Analyst” from the Great Southwest … does anyone know what that position pays?