Best Practice or Conventional Wisdom? . . . Editor Commentary 9.15.09 | Blue Avocado

Best Practice or Conventional Wisdom? . . . Editor Commentary 9.15.09 | Blue Avocado: "Because the term 'best practice' implies a technique or method that has been proven effective, the term also confers a kind of authority and implies near-universal acceptance (or at least by the cool kids). This is undoubtedly more appropriate when discussing handwashing as a best practice for restaurant workers than when discussing whether the executive director should be a voting member of the board."