Anonymous
Post 10/01/2024 15:21     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Anonymous wrote:I cannot think of another proper word that I dislike more than bespoke. when used, it sees like the speaker is trying too hard to impress others.


Unless it's a Brit talking about tailored suits.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2024 15:18     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Anonymous wrote:It seems commonly accepted that corporate speak sucks. Why has it not died out yet?


Because there are so many people who don’t really know what they are doing. Corporate speak helps them mask that. Also people are parrots and it one person uses jargon others copy it. And on and on it will go until we are dead.
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2024 14:26     Subject: Re:Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Oh yuck after reading this! I'm getting ready to jump onto a meeting to ensure that our team is aligned on our value propositions so that we can present a thoughtful and solid solution to our client. Ugh!
Anonymous
Post 10/01/2024 11:50     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
"To your point..."
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2024 09:54     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Thank you, OP. Bespoke is one of my least favorite words!
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2024 09:46     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Haha. I'll play: impactful


Anyone who uses “I’ll play” rather than just answering.


Or “I’ll bite”

So gross


Yes!
Anonymous
Post 09/30/2024 09:44     Subject: Re:Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
It’s the ones who poke the most fun who contribute the most to corporate speak. They excel at it in the workplace and then pretend to be not "of it." Go F yourselves.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2024 17:59     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Anonymous wrote:Bespoke is what British people say instead of tailored. I work with Brits. It’s not jargon to them.


I don’t get it. They mean different things
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2024 17:57     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
It seems commonly accepted that corporate speak sucks. Why has it not died out yet?
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2024 07:38     Subject: Re:Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
My manager is always “surfacing” issues and “signal boosting” various initiatives. I wish she’d stop.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2024 07:37     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Anonymous wrote:Bespoke is what British people say instead of tailored. I work with Brits. It’s not jargon to them.


This.
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2024 07:29     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Haha. I'll play: impactful


Anyone who uses “I’ll play” rather than just answering.


Or “I’ll bite”

So gross
Anonymous
Post 09/29/2024 07:19     Subject: Re:Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Align

Anonymous
Post 09/28/2024 22:35     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
Anonymous wrote:The utilization of corporate lingo serves as a strategic alignment tool, ensuring stakeholders are consistently on the same page and synergizing towards shared objectives. By leveraging a standardized lexicon, we optimize cross-functional communication, enhance workflow efficiencies, and create a seamless interface between departments. This fosters an environment where key deliverables and KPIs are easily understood, facilitating swift decision-making and driving value-added initiatives. Corporate lingo empowers teams to operationalize core competencies while maintaining agility in a dynamic marketplace. It also streamlines onboarding processes, allowing new hires to quickly acclimate to the organizational culture and align with the broader mission statement. In short, the deployment of corporate jargon is a best practice for maximizing ROI on human capital and driving scalable growth across the enterprise.


Wow. I'm impressed at the nightmarish corporate workplace you've just conjured up.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2024 22:34     Subject: Stop using the word bespoke in corporate lingo
My boss always wants to "socialize" a potential plan to gather feedback.