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Jan 3, 2010

Stop Saying That...

A recent survey by Accountemps asked senior executives across Canada what were the most annoying or overused phrases or buzzwords in the workplace today?

Here's the results:
  • Reach out 
  • It is what it is 
  • Silo
  • Sense of urgency
  • Value proposition
  • Align
  • Synergy

As Kathryn Bolt of Accountemps Canada pointed out, business communication should be clear, straightforward and devoid of industry jargon. "When terms are overused, they lose their effectiveness."

Posted in: Communication