![]() ![]() "I'm sorry, customer service is outside my silo." Suggested by Lee K. The set of responsibilities assigned to a given employee. Solely based on one's name and reputation. "If this launch goes sideways, they'll liquidate the entire department." "Don't let me interrupt your little sidebar ladies, but we have 30 more slides to get through." Suggested by Trickyn. "The conference floor was nothing but show ponies and booth babes." Suggested by Tony.Ī whispered conversation between co-workers during a meeting or presentation. Someone who superficially presents well but lacks real depth. Suggested by Fuehrer.Ī manager who claims to lead by example. A good reason to avoid the boss in the elevator, hallway, kitchen, parking lot, and the bathroom. "We have to shrink the department, but I don't want to be the one to shoot the puppy this time." Suggested by Graham.Īn informal request made in passing. "Sprint kicks off tomorrow, did you clear that shirt size with the scrum master?" Suggested by Geraldo. The quantity of effort required to complete a task, recorded as S, M, L, etc. The time spent in a vehicle (behind a wind shield) with a coworker or boss. "150 grand later and all we've got to show for it is a fancy piece of shelfware." Suggested by Gordon M. Purchased or developed software that is never actually used. To follow a ridiculous company policy without complaint. Forced to watch your job as it's shipped overseas (to China).Ī tedious corporate briefing where attendance is mandatory and recorded for all employees. Forced to work a job on a ship overseas.Ģ. "Hit me up with a serving suggestion on the social media ad buy." Suggested by B. "Can you sense check the second paragraph? Not sure if I'm being clear." Suggested by Simon H.Ī person who starts several (not necessarily successful) business ventures.Ī recommended quantity (not food related). ![]() The process of ensuring that something 'makes sense'. The re-emergence of Internet business as a viable way to make money.Ī very visible display of security to compensate for a true lack of it. Even if it's all held together with paperclips and chewing gum inside. "We're still establishing our freemium sea legs…"ĭescribes a system so well integrated that it seems like a contiguous whole. The point when a new arrangement becomes stable and comfortable. "Are you going to sit there and screw the pooch all day?" Suggested by Natalie R.Īn entry-level employee. The tendency of a project's purpose to expand to suit the ambitions of the pushiest stakeholder. "The gift certificates they gave us instead of a Christmas bonus were total scooby snacks." ![]() "John you've got the sausage, but where's the sizzle?" Suggested by Guy from Melbourne.Ī union term for undesirables such as strikebreakers and non-union employees. Used by sales when comparing substance (sausage) versus marketing spin (sizzle). The main way that tech and artist types dress up their jeans-based style when meeting clients or presenting.Ģ) A tactic used by salespeople where closing a sale is purposely delayed into the next month to improve their overall commission. Often the only place to find a moment of peace at work. "We'll have to sacrifice a few customer service positions." Yet another gentle name for firing people. A program or product that may be unprofitable, but cannot be questioned.
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