Have you heard any of these buzz words while you were in a work meeting? Most of these are just ways to avoid the topic at hand and continue on with the meeting.
- Let’s circle back on that.” – Often used to delay making a decision or discussing a challenging topic.
- “Synergize our efforts.” – Vague jargon to describe collaboration without specific actions.
- “Low-hanging fruit.” – Refers to easy tasks, but lacks concrete details.
- “Think outside the box.” – Encourages creativity but lacks a clear direction.
- “We need to streamline our processes.” – Suggests improvement without specifying how.
- “It is what it is.” – Acceptance of a problem without addressing it.
- “Let’s take this offline.” – Avoids addressing a complex issue in the current meeting.
- “We’re on the same page.” – Assumes agreement without confirming details.
- “We’ll touch base later.” – Postpones discussion without setting a specific time.
- “We need more bandwidth.” – Vague request for additional resources or time.