
By Naked CIO
Published: Monday 04 August 2008
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Name
Simon Allen
Location
Hertfordshire
Occupation
Voice n Stuff
Comment
"It's people casually bandying about words and phrases to conceal complex ideas."
Actually - I've always seen it as the exact opposite.
People use complex words and phrases to conceal simple ideas. I presume that it makes them feel 'big' and 'smart'.
It's a nice idea to be able to speak plainly but you have a Titanic problem on the table, where a large portion of the interface co-ordination communication is further compounded, when taking into account the preliminary qualification limit.
Easy!
The truth will set you free ... to find another jo...
Captain Sensible
Sadly telling the truth is not an option. No CEO w...
Anonymous
The closing statement, although a valid point, app...
John Rutter
"It's people casually bandying about words and phr...
Simon Allen
Many of these words, the ones you have identified ...
Dan Perrin
I agree with the sentiments of being straight forw...
Anonymous
Great article that unfortunately ends with an ulti...
Anonymous
Dear Mr Naked, I consider my but to be of extreme ...
Radical Meldrew
The naked CIO uses a weasel word himself, "Issue" ...
Dick Vinegar
Frankly it's a redundant truism to say that carele...
Anonymous
Much formal business communication is political rh...
antevans
Get the rid of the bloody Ford Mondeo.
Anonymous
The problem I see is that upper management dont un...
David Martin
To 'hide' complex issues or systems when discussin...
Anonymous
You’re not the only one Naked CIO who wants to see...
Weasel Words
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