Flowchart: Avoid The Word “Guru”

Here is a handy flowchart in case you find yourself in a situation in which you are considering using the much-loved industry term “guru” and aren’t sure how to proceed. It is a difficult situation to handle, hence this useful chart. Good luck.

 

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