Cisco’s chief will terminate a meeting if you use certain acronyms in his presence—he says new hires 'feel too stupid to ask' what they mean | Fortune

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said he will end meetings when participants use unexplained acronyms, arguing that jargon makes new hires feel “too stupid to ask” what terms mean. The policy targets internal shorthand that Robbins said creates confusion and slows decision-making at the networking company. Robbins framed the rule as a productivity measure, saying clearer language helps employees contribute sooner and reduces time lost to clarification. The approach reflects a broader push by executives to simplify workplace communication as companies compete for talent and try to speed up execution.