When President Clinton ask what was the definition of “is” as it was being used, many thought he was just being elusive. The reality was he was correct in asking the question. If you look up “is”, you will find it does have multiple meanings. So if a little word like “is” can change the meaning of our communication, how much more important is it that we be mindful of every word we say/write? For example, in project management there is a project plan and a project schedule. Many times people will use the two interchangeably when in fact they are very different concepts. When one brings to light this difference, they may be accused of arguing semantics. This is the typical defense of someone that does not accept the nature of the English language. Rather than try to understand the meaning of words, they prefer to dismiss the nuances in words. It is our duty as Project Managers to guide our stakeholders as to the meaning of the words we use. A plan is not a schedule and a issue is not a risk. Once you show how each little word matters, you will be able to communicate your intent clearly. In the end, this will help advance the profession of project management.