De-lu-sion-al  Ef-fec-tive-ness  Dis-or-der

Pronunciation: di-‘lüzh-nəl ĭ-fěk’tĭv-nes dĭs-ôr’dər

–noun

1. a functional disorder characterized by systematized delusions of accomplishment and the projection of personal achievement, which are ascribed to the span and intensity of activity demonstrated, and manifested in the notable absence of meaningful results.
2. delusions of grandeur
3. slang: rectal-cranial inversion

We’ve all seen them.  Companies and organizations around the country are full of them.  You know who I’m talking about – you have a few in your organization right now.  I’m referring to those people who make the most noise, ask the most questions, make the most suggestions, send the most email – unrepentant self-promoters who frantically wave their banner to demonstrate to the world how busy and important they are and how tirelessly they work.  They make a big fuss and put on a great show, but actually accomplish very little.  In short, these are folks who confuse activity with…