2 Language Precision

Compliance and Risk Management for Technical Professionals · 3:44

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[Verse 1]
In the boardroom where decisions get made
Words have power that can't ever fade
When you write those policies down
Choose your language to stand on solid ground
"Shall" means must do, no room to bend
"Should" recommends, but you can defend
"May" gives options, freedom to choose
But vague words like "adequate" make us lose

[Chorus]
Shall, should, may - precision is the way
No ambiguous words to lead us astray
Shall, should, may - make it clear today
Reasonable doubt just gets in the way
Language precision, management's mission
Shall, should, may

[Verse 2]
"Appropriate measures" - what does that mean?
Could be anything, nowhere in between
"Reasonable efforts" leaves too much space
Give me numbers, give me time and place
If you say "sufficient," tell me how much
If you say "timely," when's the deadline's touch
Measurable criteria, that's the key
Crystal clear for all to see

[Chorus]
Shall, should, may - precision is the way
No ambiguous words to lead us astray
Shall, should, may - make it clear today
Reasonable doubt just gets in the way
Language precision, management's mission
Shall, should, may

[Bridge]
When compliance comes knocking at your door
Will your language hold up or hit the floor?
Mandatory, recommended, optional too
Three simple words to see you through

[Verse 3]
Train your team in this sacred art
Clear communication from the start
Every policy, every control you write
Should shine with precision's guiding light
No more hiding behind fuzzy terms
Clear requirements help the system learn
Shall, should, may - the trinity of control
Language precision is our ultimate goal

[Chorus]
Shall, should, may - precision is the way
No ambiguous words to lead us astray
Shall, should, may - make it clear today
Reasonable doubt just gets in the way
Language precision, management's mission
Shall, should, may

[Outro]
When you write tomorrow's guiding line
Make every single word define
Shall, should, may - precision saves the day

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