Yes, But.... The Top 40 Killer Phrases and how to fight them
Charles "Chic" Thompson
Publisher: Harper Business
Year Published: 1993
ISBN: 0887306608
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Ever had a great idea that was shot down before you had a chance to try it out?
You may have been the victim of a "killer phrase" - a knee-jerk response
that squelches new ideas; most commonly said by bosses, parents
and government officials.
The book is both humourous and serious and focuses on a strategy
to identify these phrases, determine their causes, exploring the
options and taking action.
How many of these have you heard?
- Do you realise the paperwork it will create?
- We've tried that before
- It'll never work!
- Great idea, but not for us
- ...
More information can be found at the author's
web site
Updated: Thursday, 19 April 2001
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