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How to take the BS out of business speak | Bob Wiltfong

How to take the BS out of business speak | Bob Wiltfong

Update: 2023-09-071
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At its worst, "business speak" -- or the particular language we use at work -- can be jargony, confusing and even exclusionary. But it doesn't have to be, says journalist and comedian Bob Wiltfong. Showcasing a smattering of corporate acronyms and phrases that don't make much sense without context (think: "OKRs" and "when pigs fly"), he gives three tips on how to cut the BS out of business speak so we can all better understand each other at work.
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How to take the BS out of business speak | Bob Wiltfong

How to take the BS out of business speak | Bob Wiltfong

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