Tag Archives: Orwell

Bizspeak, an occasional series

Posted on 2010-05-28 by Richard Careaga

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 →

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Bizspeak: an occasional series

Posted on 2010-04-25 by Richard Careaga

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 →

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VILLA SIMONT, 22.11.38

Posted on 2008-11-22 by Richard Careaga

… 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

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MARRAKECH 27.9.38

Posted on 2008-09-27 by Richard Careaga

An eye for empire

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