Stick Figure CEO
 OpportunityOften found at the junction of 'perseverance' and 'belief' |  OmissionsLead to Admissions about Emissions! |  InformationMay be regarded as power by some! |
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 ExperienceOn its own does not guarantee results |  KnowledgeAccumulated, not often gifted. |  AltitudeRequires the correct attitude! |
 AttitudeOften depends on Altitude! |  ProjectAnything without a Job Profile |  PromiseSomething that I may break |
 Annual Operating PlanFantasy ! |  SelectionWe have a shortlist of one! |  360 Degree FeedbackDo you all feel this way? |
 What's Up?The temperature on this side of the table! |  NominatedI can't think of anyone else...so it's you |  Promoted.I need you to deal with this...problem! |
 TransparencyLet me be clear about this! |  BoardroomOr Bored Room? |  What's Up - The Lift...To the Exec floor! |
 ApproachableSee my PA and make an appointment! |  Stick IT P.A.The diary is fully booked....... |  GovernanceFind someone who knows what is going on! |
 What's Up?Not employee morale sir !! |  What's Up?Not the share price !! |  Role ModelLet me explain the obvious...it should be you !! |
 RestructureA way to admit defeat? |  AppraisalOften about the process not the person |  Open MindWe can discuss but......... |
 OutsourcingWords indicate different outcomes! |  3 Stages of PanicThe Annual Planning Cycle |  Rolling Operating PlanThe Goal Posts have changed! |
 Soft BoiledI want to change but do not know how |  Hard BoiledI am not going to change |  StrategySomething that I do to you |
 Bell CurveYou are not getting a pay rise |  EmpowermentIf it doesn't work, it will be your fault |  IntegrityYou will just have to trust me |
 VisionI do not see a future for you |  DownsizingMeans, that you are leaving, not me |  TeamworkThere is no Me in team |
 EngagementYou get paid, so you are engaged |  ChangeA way of dressing up cuts |  OpportunityWe cannot find anyone else to do this....so we thought of you |
 InspirationI have not got a clue....what do you think |  DiversityWe need to meet our quota |  FeedbackTell me all of the good news |
 LeadershipLook I'm in charge around here, lets not forget that |  PolicySomething that I can hide behind |  Open DoorPlease close the door on your way out! |
 5 Do's and Don'tsAdditional Content will be available on the blog page shortly |  VacationEveryone needs a break, even our own Stick IT CEO....will be back soon |  Change is a ProcessSo lets get started |
Stick Figure CEO was created to demonstrate the Power of Words in communication.
The different meanings, annotations, together with the potential for misunderstanding creates a rich area for development and learning. When viewed through the medium of 'Observational Humour' we can all raise a smile and see how those words may have been received and understood by others.
Follow Stick Figure CEO as they deal with words and phrases whilst coming to terms with Leading Teams and the challenges of Personal Growth.
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