words i wish i never had to hear again in the context of work

Leverage
Drive
Strategy
Crossover Potential
Engage
Tactical
Objective
Check-in
5000 Pound Elephant
Incentivize
Value Add
Handoff
Repurpose
Drill Down
Core Competencies

What annoys me even more is that I find myself using these ridiculous phrases in conversations during meetings…. WHY OH WHY?!? I disappoint myself.

    • Sam
    • July 23rd, 2007

    What about phrases such as “fire up the laptop” and “shoot me an e-mail” ?

    • uncle tim
    • July 25th, 2007

    i don’t think “incentivize” is even a word.

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