Hi,
I would like to request that people use plain language when they write or talk about these initiatives, or at all times for that matter.
Most of us are guilty at some time or other of using jargon that others, especially those in different professions, cannot understand. That is fine when one is communicating with people in one's own, narrow, field. However, with the push for increased cooperation across sector boundaries, there is an increased problem of being able to understand one another.
An example from the recent Wiki page describing these developments is: " new Science and Policy Integration function ". I have no idea what that means. My guess is that it means "A new way to integrate science research with policy development", but I am not sure. One should not have to spend time trying to figure out what was meant: it wastes time and leads to misinterpretation. Clarity should not be sacrificed in a desire to craft short statements or catchy phrases.
Just my 2-cents worth!
Kim
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
What about those parking meters at Booth st complex
Hello everyone,
is it just me that is wondering about those parking meters at Booth st complex. they will be installed because the city of Ottawa has failed to find savings and so we will all have to pay for it. Please write to them to tell the city what you think comments@ottawa.ca Deadline is May 8th !!!!
This is what i wrote:
As a Result of total failure on the City's part to reign in on increased costs.
with not a single cut to the 16, 000 + full time city salaries,
it is no wonder you will now be installing 118 parking meters along Booth st, Rochester st, etc.
If Dell would have the same FAILURE mentality they would keep all the jobs and start charging $3,000 a laptop.
How long do you think they would stay in business…?
Shame on this city for Poor management and a culture of failure. elie
is it just me that is wondering about those parking meters at Booth st complex. they will be installed because the city of Ottawa has failed to find savings and so we will all have to pay for it. Please write to them to tell the city what you think comments@ottawa.ca Deadline is May 8th !!!!
This is what i wrote:
As a Result of total failure on the City's part to reign in on increased costs.
with not a single cut to the 16, 000 + full time city salaries,
it is no wonder you will now be installing 118 parking meters along Booth st, Rochester st, etc.
If Dell would have the same FAILURE mentality they would keep all the jobs and start charging $3,000 a laptop.
How long do you think they would stay in business…?
Shame on this city for Poor management and a culture of failure. elie
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