Australia’s worst words and phrases in 2010
According to the Plain English Foundation, 2010 was a rich year for manglish and gobbledgook.
‘Thought showers’,’flexibilising’, ‘agonistic respect’, ‘strategic staircases’, ‘disintermediation’,’ removal pathways’ are among the worst words and phrases of 2010 according to the Plain English Foundation.
‘Moving forward’ was nominated as the word or phrase that encapsulates the worst elements of our public language.
For more please visit the Plain English Foundation website.
Les Pickett is Ambassador for Tomorrow’s Company. Tomorrow’s Company is a UK based business led international think tank. Our vision is to create a business future that makes equal sense to staff, shareholders and society.
Les Pickett is an adjunct of Victoria University, member of the Australian Government Consultative Committee on Knowledge Capital, member of the International Board of Advisors International Public Management Association for Human Resources, former Deputy Director United Nations System Staff College, Past National President Australian Institute of Training and Development, Past Chairman Executive Board International Federation of Training and Development Organisations and International President Institute of Business Administration.
