USA (CYA) vs. Germany (SYA)

[vit_r]

[00:18:38] A: what is SYA?
[00:18:50] V: "Save your ass"
              The most important  management principle
[00:19:17] A: Another variation is 'Cover Your Ass'
[00:19:29]    that is the version that is more typical in the US
[00:19:39]    but I bet Save Your Ass is more typical here.