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By Civil Service World
19 Feb 2016
Civil Service World's regular guide to the very best in Whitehallese
Brief An oxymoron – a brief is anything but. In the same way that a “line to take” is always a paragraph.
Media handling strategy Obviously we don’t do spin. But what’s the best way to bury this forever?
Working group Because you might as well have some company when you’re failing to achieve anything.
You should be aware At a time like this, it’s really important to remember that nobody ever achieved anything by shooting a messenger.
Plain English Words featuring one to two syllables. To be avoided where possible.
Full and frank exchange of views A right old ding-dong.
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