WTF Does All The Office Lingo Mean (Also can we just stop)?

Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

What we talked about on this episode:

1. Let’s take this offline: discuss it later and/or in a different setting

2. Touch base: briefly connect or update on a topic

3. Put a pin in it: postpone or temporarily set aside a discussion

4. Think outside the box: consider unconventional or creative ideas

5. Circle back: Return to topic later for further discussion

6. Low-hanging fruit: Easily achievable or readily available tasks.

7. Get the ball rolling: Start a process or initiate an activity.

8. Move the needle: Make a significant impact or achieve progress.

9. Buy-in: Gain agreement or approval from others.

10. Close the loop: Complete a task or finalize a discussion.

11. Ping me: Contact me or send me a message.

12. Bandwidth: Capacity or availability to take on additional tasks.

13. Hit the ground running: Start a project or task quickly and efficiently.

14. Paradigm shift: Fundamental change in thinking or approach.

15. Out of the loop: Unaware of information or not included in discussions.

16. Play hardball: Adopt a tough or uncompromising approach.

17. Push the envelope: Challenge limits or try new and innovative approaches.

18. Put lipstick on a pig: Attempt to make something unattractive appear better than it is.

19. Running it up the flagpole: Presenting an idea for consideration or feedback.

20. Table that for now: Postpone discussion until later.

21. Under the radar: Happening without attracting attention or going unnoticed.

If someone hits you with one, ask clarifying questions!

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