Management jargon can alienate staff and leave bosses looking untrustworthy and weak, according to a survey published on Monday.
Managers who spoke of ”singing from the same hymn sheet” could find themselves singing solo, the survey by Investors in People said.
Workers said such phrases as ”blue-sky thinking,” ”the helicopter view” and ”heads up” could lead to alienation and low morale in the office.
Four in 10 of those questioned (42%) believed jargon caused misunderstanding about roles and responsibilities.
The survey, carried out by YouGov to mark the 15th anniversary of Investors in People, a government-backed training initiative, found 37% of the 2 900 questioned believed jargon led to mistrust and encouraged a feeling of inadequacy. – Reuters