Unravel the complex web of corporate jargon and its impact on workplace communication. Explore how this coded language can inadvertently build barriers between managers and employees, stifering collaboration and productivity.
Jargon puts up a wall
Any communication rife with buzzwords can also come across as disingenuous
- A presentation to employees that they don’t understand or that is packed with meaningless phrases is a communication failure
- The popularity of Dr. Anthony Fauci as America’s explainer-in-chief during the pandemic is proof that plain-speaking wins
Acronyms
DE&I may roll off the tongue of an executive, but that employee in food services may not know you mean diversity, equity and inclusion.
- NEA could stand for National Education Association, National Endowment for the Arts or Nuclear Energy Agency.
Using big words does not make you sound smarter
You build credibility by connecting with your audience, not by trying to elevate yourself through fancy terms
- Jargon can damage credibility by skipping over issues that deserve more thought
- Watch or review your previous presentations, blogs, and memos to see what worked and what didn’t
