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grampster

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sustainability
« on: June 15, 2010, 11:37:34 PM »
Is anyone else sick and tired of the overuse of this word?  What is it about buzzwords?  If I was a writer or a news person or someone with views that might be promulgated in the media, I'd avoid the trite, boring use of buzzwords.  I think using buzzwords diminishes one's ability to be taken seriously.
There is no sustainability in using buzzwords.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2010, 11:42:40 PM »
it's code for the little blue pills. :angel:
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2010, 11:55:02 PM »
We need to think outside the box about the use of the word, and establish a new paradigm.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2010, 12:09:34 AM »
Moving forward, that is a good take-away.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2010, 12:10:50 AM »
We need to get input from the stakeholders and decide on our metrics.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2010, 12:25:34 AM »
At the end of the day, the sun goes down...
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2010, 01:11:47 AM »
If the issue is Global Warming, doing away with daylight savings time, and the extra hour of sunlight would have a huge savings.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2010, 01:18:49 AM »
Quote from: AJ Dual on June 16, 2010, 01:11:47 AM
If the issue is Global Warming, doing away with daylight savings time, and the extra hour of sunlight would have a huge savings.

But thats just it... sustainability can mean anything, depending on the context.

Large gov't deficits are not sustainable.
Ponzi schemes are not sustainable.
Wasteful living is not sustainable.
Dumping toxic waste into rivers is not sustainable.
Gutting a corporation to raise profits is not sustainable.
Socialist economies are not sustainable.
Global warming, fossil fuels, wild fishing, etc...

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Re: sustainability
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2010, 06:21:20 AM »
Maybe we need to brainstorm on Sustainability-Gate.......
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2010, 10:26:16 AM »
Maybe the funniest corporate buzzword cartoon, ever:
http://professionalsuperhero.com/
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2010, 11:41:38 AM »
^^^ Now this was pretty darn funny.  And sadly common, in my experience.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2010, 11:48:51 AM »
Quote from: Hutch on June 16, 2010, 10:26:16 AM
Maybe the funniest corporate buzzword cartoon, ever:
http://professionalsuperhero.com/

OMG, instant win.

Love it.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2010, 12:37:48 PM »
Quote from: Hutch on June 16, 2010, 10:26:16 AM
Maybe the funniest corporate buzzword cartoon, ever:
http://professionalsuperhero.com/

One of the PMs here has that posted outside her office door.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2010, 01:16:29 PM »
Quote from: Hutch on June 16, 2010, 10:26:16 AM
Maybe the funniest corporate buzzword cartoon, ever:
http://professionalsuperhero.com/

Hell, I work for him.

OTOH, I can always keep him off my back by generating some metrics or some emails, even if nothings actually getting done.  :laugh:
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2010, 01:47:10 PM »
Quote from: AJ Dual on June 16, 2010, 01:16:29 PM
OTOH, I can always keep him off my back by generating some metrics or some emails, even if nothings actually getting done.  :laugh:

Create a small program that draws buzzwords from a data file and sends automatic periodic e-mails containing them.  Probably you'll want to work some time jitter in so that it's not sending them too predictably.  Then work on other stuff.

I know someone who did this.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2010, 02:42:46 PM »
All of your interfaces have enhanced this thread paradigm.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2010, 02:47:28 PM »
Quote from: grampster on June 16, 2010, 02:42:46 PM
All of your interfaces have enhanced this thread paradigm.

That's because we utilized synergy.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2010, 02:56:21 PM »
The paradigm seems to have shifted so far I lost it...
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2010, 04:06:47 PM »
Wordsmith, I need a wordsmith.

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Re: sustainability
« Reply #19 on: June 16, 2010, 04:40:13 PM »
Quote from: charby on June 16, 2010, 04:06:47 PM
Wordsmith, I need a wordsmith.

Wherefore?
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #20 on: June 16, 2010, 04:42:10 PM »
Quote from: charby on June 16, 2010, 04:06:47 PM
Wordsmith, I need a wordsmith.



Please specify your time frame and deliverables for a wordsmith, or do we need to put this in the parking lot?
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #21 on: June 16, 2010, 04:56:05 PM »
Do your decision parameters really necessitate a wordsmith, or could a wordapprentice actually satisfy the task bracket? I think you're just trying to pad your span of control.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #22 on: June 16, 2010, 05:34:46 PM »
I think until we can collaborate and get functional requirements for the wordsmith, we should shelve the project.  I'll touch base with the client to set expectations.
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #23 on: June 16, 2010, 05:51:19 PM »
Does anyone actually have to deal with this gibberish?
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Re: sustainability
« Reply #24 on: June 16, 2010, 05:55:55 PM »
Quite regularly. The buzzwords favored by my current general manager include "stickiness", "traction," and plenty of the usuals mentioned.
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