…Language directly influences thinking and perception. Syntax that is consistently direct encourages responsibility and clear thinking. Indirect forms of syntax can often obscure the subject and encourage the dodging of direct responsibility…
SVO-p stands for Subject-Verb-Object, Present Tense…
SVO-p discourages “passive voice”. Passive forms tend to conceal the subject and avoid responsibility. This is a problem because of a much higher likelihood that the receiver of the message may misunderstand the statement. The use of active voice in the present tense supports immediate action in the present moment. The subject-verb-object form tends to support direct and clearly articulated responsibility.
NewSpeak for Scrum?
Let’s try the technique out…
Instead of:
“It has been noticed that this project’s progress is sub-par with respect to time and money.”
Use:
“This Project Is Sucking Badly.”
Instead of:
“Remuneration continues to be less than optimal.”
Use:
“I Need To Put Up My Contract Rates.”
Hey! This SVO-p thing works!
:-)
