Corporate Speak

1) We should focus on the​ (a)   instead of overcomplicating things.

2) Let’s ​ (b)   on the budget and see where we can save money.

3) Please ​ (c)   when you finish so we can discuss next steps.

4) This strategy won’t​ (d)   ; we need something more impactful.

5) Sorry, I don’t have the ​ (e)   to take on another project right now.

• low-hanging fruit
• trim the fat
• ping me
• move the needle
• bandwidth

1) Let’s ​ (a)   this idea to see what it really means.

2) Let’s ​ (b)   later in the week after I’ve gathered more information.

3) Maybe we can​ (c)   on the presentation to spot mistakes.

4) Working together should create ​ (d)   and lead to better results.

5) Changing the logo now would be like moving the​ (e)   ; it won’t solve the real problem.

• unpack
• circle back
• get some new eyes
• synergy
• deck chairs on the Titanic

We don’t have to change everything; let’s just focus on __________ first.

• low-hanging fruit

• boil the ocean

• trim the fat

• circle back

I’ll __________ you tomorrow to check if the task is complete.

• circle back

• ping

• drill down

• move the needle

The team tried to redesign the whole product at once; it felt like they were trying to __________.

• trim the fat

• move the needle

• drill down

• boil the ocean

• The manager wants the team to try to fix every problem at once.

• True

• False

The team was told to focus on the low-hanging fruit to get quick results

• True

• False

The team should keep the weekly reports exactly as they are.

• True

• False

The writer believes small design changes alone will fix the main problems.

• True

• False

The team is encouraged to ask other people to review their work.

• True

• False