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Corporate Buzzwords/Jargon 1

A collection of the business buzzwords and overused expressions you'll hear most often in corporate environments. Learn what they actually mean — and when to use them without making people roll their eyes.


📚 Key vocabulary
synergy — the concept that combining two or more elements produces a greater result than the sum of their individual effects
bandwidth (figurative) — a person's or team's capacity to take on additional work or responsibilities
deep dive — a thorough and detailed examination of a particular topic, problem, or project
low-hanging fruit — tasks or opportunities that are easily achievable and can produce quick, visible results
move the needle — to make a noticeable or meaningful difference to a metric, goal, or outcome
thought leader — an individual recognized as an authority and innovator in a specific field or industry
leverage (verb) — to use an existing resource, asset, or advantage to maximize results
circle back — to return to a topic or conversation at a later time after initial discussion
value-add — something that provides additional benefit or worth beyond what is normally expected
agility — the ability of an organization to respond quickly and effectively to changes in the market or environment


READY TO PRACTICE? LET’S GO!

Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.

1. Well you've really got to hit the _____________________, Matt ( = to start working hard immediately). There's no time to waste!
2. Moving _____________________, ( = in the future) you'll be in charge of this project.
3. Mary, I don't feel like we're on the _____________________ here.
4. Let's _____________________ ( = talk) tomorrow.
5. I'll take that _____________________. = We'll talk about that after the meeting.
6. I'm super busy right now, I'll _____________________ with you tomorrow.
7. I don't have the _____________________ ( = time) to take this on right now.
8. My plate is _____________________. = I'm really busy.
9. Let's _____________________ ( = analyze financial data) and see how they look.
10. We've got to think _____________________. = We have to come up with some innovative solutions/ideas.



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