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“Hey, think outside your own damn box”: Business jargon we hate
By Paul | September 21, 2009
By Jessica Levco jessical@ragan.com – Copyright Ragan.com
We asked managers to list the corporate-speak they detest. Then we riffed on their answers.
We’re sick and tired of hearing business jargon—aren’t you? So, at the end of the day, we reached out to our human capital and asked MyManagers Network members, “What are the top business words we should ban?” It’s a win-win situation. You gave us phrases; I wrote down what popped in my mind—because, let’s face it, who else’s would I use?
Going forward
You’re not if you keep talking.
Think outside the box
Why don’t you go think outside my office?
People manager
Wow, you still have people working for you? We thought you laid them all off.
In the loop
Since when did this conversation turn into a bad 1960s sitcom?
Out of pocket
I’d rather see you pull a rabbit out of your hat.
Touch base
This is grounds for sexual harassment.
Robust
How I describe my coffee when I spike it with Jack.
Synergy
Don’t get me started on this one—don’t even get me started.
Engaged
Spare me the awkward “We’re co-workers so I have to invite you” to my wedding invitation.
Drill down
I can think of somewhere else we can drill—and it’s not Alaska.
Accountable
Just don’t hold me that way.
Individual
Glad you think you’re so special.
Too much on my plate
Hey porky, maybe you should go on a diet.
Having said that
Wait, what? I stopped listening to you five hours ago.
No worries
None? Whatsoever? Have you checked your 401K lately?
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