The two CC’s, helicopter and high altitude views, as well as picking low-level fruit have all made the shortlist of confusing jargon terms.

The list, compiled by secretarial recruiter Office Angels, is as follows:

1.   The two CC’s (credit crunch and current climate)

2.   Clocking real mileage (a really strong idea)

3.   A high altitude view (taking a step back)

4.   Reaching the blue ocean of success (reaching a goal)

5.   Get a helicopter view by turning 360° and then circling back to your colleagues (again, taking a step back)

6.   Let’s run that idea up the flag pole and see if it flies (try out an idea)

7.   Picking the low-lying fruit (an oldie but back on the list this year – meaning a quick win)

8.   Down to that level of granularity (meaning detail to you and I)

9.   Let’s touch base about that offline (have a chat face-to-face)

10. Feeling stressurised (under pressure and stress)

11. Strategic staircase (a plan for the future)

12. Better not let the grass grow too long on this one (act quickly)

David Clubb, managing director of Office Angels, says:  “People may think they seem more professional by using office jargon, but my advice would be that nothing beats honesty and plain talking. Concentrate on communicating clearly to ensure everyone can work efficiently and prevent your colleagues from being baffled.”