ManagementSpeak: I help my employees focus on their work by not having distracting department meetings. Translation: Department meetings distract me from all the other meetings that are on my agenda....…
ManagementSpeak: This is an opportunity for you to excel. Translation: This job is a pain in the rear and I can’t get anyone else to do it. Alternate translation: We...…
ManagementSpeak: We need to bring in some consultants. Translation: Aaaarrrghhh! I waited until it’s too late and now I want to bring in someone else to either save me or...…
ManagementSpeak: We are the hands and feet for the teams we support, and will help them in any way possible. Translation: Hands get slapped and feet get stepped on. But...…
Management Speak: … in a fun and healthy workplace. Translation: Young, inexperienced nonsmokers work here. Today’s example was spotted in the recruitment ads by a reader who prefers to be...…
...and sitting in a hut on the ice in winter, drinking beer, and waiting for a nibble seems a safe target. Speaking of offending people, several of you took offense...…
...That’s just one example of how you will have to manage and process information in the near future. Thought your information layer was in good shape? Maybe for today, but...…
Management Speak: I will personally steward that process. Translation: I’m betting you’ll forget about it within a month. Alternate translation: I’m betting this will be a great career builder. IS...…
ManagementSpeak: I’m trying to make the best use of your time. Translation: Get back to work! Alternate Translation: I have better uses for my time. IS Survivalist Matt Olson provided...…
ManagementSpeak: We’re market driven. Translation: We don’t have any original ideas. IS Survivalist John MacKenzie sent in this original example of the jargon....…