GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014
GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014 GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014
Appendix A--Informal Staff Language, ContinuedBless (sprinkle holy water)Approve a proposal.Blowing smokeSomeone who speaks with no sincerity or substance.Boiler plateStandardized remarks or graphics appearing in like publications.Bootleg copyCopy of a document given to someone before its official distribution.Cast in concreteAn irreversible decision.ChopSigning or initialing an action to indicate coordination. Also used when referring to a commandattaching (or chopping) its forces to another command to support an operation.Circle the wagonsMount resistance to defend a position.Clean your clock (having your clock cleaned)In a negotiation, being taken for all you have.Close holdInformation not available for wide dissemination.Close the loopAction to close an event.Comeback copyCopy of proposed action that circulates for review and concurrence and comes back to actionofficer after addressees have chopped on it.Cut water offStop giving support.Dodge bulletAvoid a major crisis or confrontation through skill or luck.Dog-and-pony showAn elaborate briefing featuring sound effects, multiple screens, or other gimmicks.NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook A-2
Appendix A--Informal Staff Language, ContinuedDumpA comprehensive presentation of information.Elevate the issueRefer an issue upwards for resolution, when lower levels can't agree on a solution.Also refers to making an issue more visible by bringing it to attention of higher officials.EyewashCosmetic touches applied to an object or situation to impress visitors or bosses.Examples: freshly painted facilities, manicured grounds, or fanfare.Face timeTime spent with big bosses to gain visibility and impress them.Fallen through the cracksAn issue that's been omitted, neglected, or forgotten.Gin upWork up a paper or get something started in quick fashion.Grease (grease the skids)Make arrangements with people to expedite an action or get it through the system withoutopposition.Hard copyInformation printed on paper as opposed to that stored on computer disks or micro film.Heavy hitterVery powerful person.Horse blanketVery large sheet of paper pasted on a wall and used to brief complex data or diagrams.Horse holder (aide, spear carrier)An assistant to a general officer or senior executive.Hot wash (after action review, critique)An immediate critique of a meeting to determine what the principals said and the follow-ontaskings involved.In the barrel (hot seat)Situation where one must appear before a boss to brief or explain a serious issue.LaydownA comprehensive presentation of an elaborate plan from "A" to "Z."NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook A-3
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- Page 176 and 177: Decision Paper (DCC)Introduction A
- Page 178 and 179: Maintaining ControlIntroduction Thi
- Page 180 and 181: Suspense DatesIntroduction Suspense
- Page 182 and 183: Chapter Summary, ContinuedKey point
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- Page 209 and 210: Unethical BehaviorIntroduction This
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- Page 242 and 243: A Winning AttitudeIntroductionA win
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Appendix A--Informal Staff Language, ContinuedBless (sprinkle holy water)Approve a proposal.Blowing smokeSomeone who speaks with no sincerity or substance.Boiler plateStandardized remarks or graphics appearing in like publications.Bootleg copyCopy of a document given to someone before its official distribution.Cast in concreteAn irreversible decision.ChopSigning or initialing an action to indicate coordination. Also used when referring to a commandattaching (or chopping) its forces to another command to support an operation.Circle the wagonsMount resistance to defend a position.Clean your clock (having your clock cleaned)In a negotiation, being taken for all you have.Close holdInformation not available for wide dissemination.Close the loopAction to close an event.Comeback copyCopy of proposed action that circulates for review and concurrence and comes back to actionofficer after addressees have chopped on it.Cut water offStop giving support.Dodge bulletAvoid a major crisis or confrontation through skill or luck.Dog-and-pony showAn elaborate briefing featuring sound effects, multiple screens, or other gimmicks.<strong>NRDC</strong> GRC – Staff Handbook A-2
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