If you’ve ever worked in a corporate job you’ll likely know all about buzz words. They seem to crop up everywhere – in emails, PowerPoint decks and most notably in meetings. In the spirit of this blog, I absolutely despise corporate-speak. Communicating in clear, simple language should be something we all aspire to but buzz words continue to persist. While most of these awful expressions are often used as intellectual crutches, the fascinating thing about corporate buzz words is that most have a hidden meaning. Here are my top ten buzz words/phrases I’d like to kill, and what people really mean when they use them. Continue reading →