Management Speak: I like the way you think.
Translation: I’m going to take credit for your ideas.
With luck I’ll get credit for Toby Velte’s wit.
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ManagementSpeak, 8/23/1999
Management Speak: I didn’t get your e-mail.
Translation: I only read the important e-mails … like the ones from my boss.
Alternate Translation: Uh … could you show me how to bring up the e-mail system again?
IS Survivalist Tom Loy demonstrates significant limitations to electronic mail systems.