In my opinion, this was written by someone who is a poor verbal communicator, and who would likely fare very poorly in any political situation.
Casual verbal communication is often the lubrication that keeps organizations working well.
Casual verbal communication is often the lubrication that keeps organizations working well.
I think you’re probably right, but I think the point of these guidelines is, in part, to reduce or eliminate the need for political nous.
This is, in my opinion, important for building a meritocratic environment; you want people who are good at adding value to be rewarded, not those good at office politics.