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Tag Archives: Orwell
Bizspeak, an occasional series
Initiative A half-baked idea with executive sponsorship, at the time of announcement. Bold initiative An initiative that hasn’t failed yet. Bold new initiative Second attempt. Bold Increased potential compensation without increased chance of being canned Core competencies Things we are … Continue reading
Bizspeak: an occasional series
World class Translation: (Of ourselves): we have had great luck with tariff protection. (Of vendors): I spent far more than I should have. Best in class Translation: (Of ourselves): we have worked hard to define down the class. (Of vendors): … Continue reading
VILLA SIMONT, 22.11.38
… man of about 40, cultivated, very hospitable, married, appears to be in easy circumstance. Speaks French, very careful and grammatically very correct, but very strong English accent and manner while speaking of mentally going over grammar rules
MARRAKECH 27.9.38
An eye for empire