(1). Reduction In Force – to be laid off, in governnment or teaching parlance.
“The mayor of NYC is calling for thousands of teachers to be RIF-ed but the president of the UFT says it’s all B.S.”
RIF-ed
RANDOM LINGO
Add Value
(1). To justify one’s involvement in a certain matter or project.
(2). A term used in response to meeting requests in an attempt to politely suggest that you do not wish to attend.
“Thanks for including me in Friday afternoon’s meeting about the office’s new water cooler, Mike. But, I don’t think my participation will add value.”
Changing Behaviors
(1). Something every new manager thinks they can do, when in reality they are the only ones who end up changing.
“I see part of my new role as changing behaviors around here. From now on, everyone needs to be at their desk by 8 o’clock. Well, not everyone…not me, anyway….”