Management Speak: Your project isn’t dead, we’re just putting it in our toolbox of components that we can use in the future.
Translation: It’s dead.
IS Survivalist Michael P. Kearney ‘componentizes’ mortality, thereby turning it into an ActiveX control.

ManagementSpeak: In order to foster a more effective communication among employees, we managers have called this meeting; we appreciate your comments and will take into consideration any suggestions you may have.
Translation: We’re making a black list.
This week’s correspondent provides a non-expletive-laden name for a common type of management list.