CRAP framework for dealing with workplace bullshit

  • Comprehend
    • Bullshit isn’t lying
    • Bullshit is a statement made with no regard for truth
    • Bullshit can be perceived to be appealing
  • Recognize
    • Expect and be alert to bullshit
    • Bullshit lacks sources and logic
    • Many people use bullshit without knowing
    • Bullshit is riddled with acronyms and jargon
  • Act
    • Exit: escape from bullshit
    • Voice: confront the bullshit
    • Loyalty: accept the bullshit
    • Neglect: disengage from the bullshit
  • Prevent
    • Value evidence over opinions
    • Encourage critical thinking
    • Prohibit excessive jargon
    • Eliminate pointless meetings and committees

Reference: https://qz.com/2157551/the-business-meaning-of-bullshit-and-how-to-stop-corporate-jargon/

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