Management Speak: That’s an innovative solution.
Translation: We’ve never done it that way before, so if it fails, I never heard of you OR the project.
– IS Survivalist John Pfeifer delivers an innovative alternative to the standard “Mission Impossible” disclaimer

Management Speak: I need you to recommend a supplier. I hear the ABC Corporation may make a good product.
Translation: ABC is the right answer. The president is an old buddy, and he’s promised me a job if I ever have to bail out of this one.
– This week’s anonymous contributor shows how to handle a tough evaluation