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Words newly banished in Britain

March 18, 2010 Marc Abrahams

Britain’s Local Government Association has issued its new (2010) list of “250 words the public sector shouldn’t use.”

The Association’s announcement mentions a few highlights from the list:

  • Trialogue
  • Wellderly
  • Goldfish bowl facilitated conversation
  • Tonality
  • Webinar
  • Under-capacitated
  • Clienting

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