16 May 2006

Memo from HR: objectionable language

The following phrases are forbidden henceforth:

- Pushback
- Touchpoint
- Lessons Learned
- Buy-In
- Monetize
- Punt
- High-Level
- Ping
- Best-of-breed
- Core Competencies
- 800lb. Gorilla
- Team Building
- Roadmap
- "dub-dub-dub"
- Should Map
- Management

Any personnel caught using these pieces of terminology may be subject to dismissal and/or a donkey punch.