Why it Failed: Part 1

Re:Why it Failed: Part 1 by edw on Wednesday April 06, 2011 @12:42PM (#2415804)

When did “learnings” become a word that non–MBAs started using? I don’t think there is another word that fills me with a greater desire to flip the conference room table over and leave the room.

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Re:Why it Failed: Part 1 by wwworks on Wednesday April 06, 2011 @12:49PM (#2415827)

Thanks for your input, which word would you suggest? I'm partly (small part) writing this blog to improve my english. English isn't my mother tongue, and the best way to learn is by doing. :-)

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Re:Why it Failed: Part 1 by allenbrunson on Wednesday April 06, 2011 @12:54PM (#2415844)

how about just "things I learned." I agree with the other poster, "learnings" sets my teeth on edge.

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Re:Why it Failed: Part 1 by wwworks on Wednesday April 06, 2011 @01:01PM (#2415867)

Ok, thanks. Updated! Don't want to sound too academic. :-)

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Re:Why it Failed: Part 1 by allenbrunson on Wednesday April 06, 2011 @01:26PM (#2415991)

"learnings" is not "academic," it is ANTI-academic. it's jargon made up by insecure people trying to make themselves sound more important.

as a non-native-english speaker, I'm sure it's difficult to determine things like that. practice makes perfect!

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Re:Why it Failed: Part 1 by wwworks on Wednesday April 06, 2011 @01:30PM (#2416012)

Cool, that's good to know!

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