Frigging Off Isn't Rocket Science.

I pride myself on my cool head. Maybe it's just the medication. Regardless, it's rare that something gets under my skin. I used to think that the phrase "It's not rocket science" was kinda cool. Recently, and I am not sure why, it has blown up - particularly in my industry. Enough with the rocket science, being the main bulletpoint of this presentation.

I have talked about annoying business speak on the blog before. Maybe it is time to revisit the list for early 2007. Anything strike you recently as being a new addition to the list of words you will try not to catch yourself saying in the office? Here are a few more of my recent identified mindless go-tos:

- Optimization: Great, buddy. What, where, why, when and how? I'd like to optimize the contents of my wallet so I don't have to sit beside you and your farts in this damn cubicle anymore.

- Collaborative Elements: Yes I agree. It's good to talk about your job with other people who are also doing the same job for the same clients in the same place. The coffee machine and urinals involve considerable collaborative elements.

- Podcast: 2006's answer to 'Blog' in terms of a word nobody you work for has the slightest comprehension of. Do you sell HVAC equipment and cable ties on your website? Awesome - but you probably won't find a podcast terribly relevant to your business. If you're a farmer, and you routinely throw green beans into the back of a truck, that's as close as podcasting as you're going to need to get.