Almost every business-writing expert downplays the use of jargon and acronyms. I am no exception. Overuse wears people out, can be viewed as cliquish, and sometimes obfuscates the issue as writers hide behind letters or phrases.
Think CIA just stands for a governmental agency? Think again, CIA also stands for Culinary Institute of America. FBI? It’s an acronym for a food and beverage organization. NATO refers to a theatre owners’ organization. And, COLA is governmentese for “cost of living adjustment.” An article by the Robert Half company looks at some current acronyms that confuse or bore.
Remember, your reader always determines your word choice.
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