Video | The Current: Avoiding Jargon in Leadership and Innovation
Recording of a 30-minute lightning talk with Parsons student Kanushi Rathore and communications expert Catherine Cruveillier.
On April 21, 2026, Parsons School of Design student Kanushi Rathore hosted Catherine Cruveillier, an expert in operational excellence and leadership development, for a 30-minute lightning talk about the necessity of stripping away jargon to foster more transparent, effective leadership.
Their conversation delved into how the overreliance on buzzwords and technical shorthand in professional spaces often obscures clarity and stifles true innovation. By exploring the courage it takes to embrace simplicity, Kanushi and Catherine unpacked how plain speaking serves as a deliberate lever for sharper strategic alignment and deeper human connection across teams.
This conversation is part of The Current, CoDesign Collaborative’s virtual, student-led lightning talk series that highlights vital topics in design.