The Buzzword Bingo Book: The Complete, Definitive Guide to the Underground Workplace Game of Corporate Jargon and Doublespeak - Softcover

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Proactive." "Synergy." "Paradigm." Bingo!

There's an underground game undermining business and productivity in offices and boardrooms across America: Buzzword Bingo. How do you play? Make a bingo card, but instead of numbers use "corporate-speak," those vague, euphemistic words like the suit at the head of the table is spouting--"80:20," "incent," "empower." When one is spoken, mark it off; when you have five in a row, clear your throat and let others know you've won. Born in the Silicon Valley, the Buzzword Bingo phenomenon has spread globally. Graduating MIT seniors played it during Al Gore's commencement address. British Labour delegates play it while listening to Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Now this sneaky little pastime goes public in this snarky how-to humor book. The Buzzword Bingo Book is a complete guide to the game, providing an overview