TED: How to take the BS out of business speak | Bob Wiltfong

TED: How to take the BS out of business speak | Bob Wiltfong

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Business

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the concept of business speak (BS), its rise in the global economy, and its role as a language of the elite. Through personal anecdotes and examples, the speaker highlights the exclusivity of BS and its impact on communication. The video also discusses cultural differences in BS and offers three takeaways to make BS more inclusive and understandable.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the speaker mean by saying that business speak is the language of the elite?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What anecdote does the speaker share about Emily and the oil executives?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways does the speaker suggest that BS can be made more inclusive?

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How does the speaker illustrate the concept of cultural differences in language?

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