You already know how to speak like a clinician. Learn how to speak like a corporate professional.
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“Buy-in.”
Agreement or approval, especially from various stakeholders.
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“Low-hanging fruit.”
Tasks or goals that are easily achievable and don't require much effort.
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“Paradigm shift.”
A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
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“Silo.”
Isolated departments within a company that don't communicate or collaborate with others, leading to inefficiency.
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“Value add.”
An element or feature that increases the value of a product, service, or business.
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“Pivot.”
To make a significant change in strategy or direction.
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“Synergy.”
Working together cooperatively to create a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
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“Circle back.”
To revisit or follow up on a topic or issue later.
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“Deep dive.”
A thorough examination or analysis of a subject or issue.
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“Leverage.”
To use a resource to its maximum advantage.
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“Move the needle.”
To cause a noticeable change or improvement.
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“Touch base.”
To briefly contact or check in with someone.
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“Blue sky thinking.”
Brainstorming ideas without worrying about limitations or practicalities, focusing on innovation and open-ended possibilities.
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“Bandwidth.”
The capacity to handle work or tasks.
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“Boil the ocean.”
Trying to do too much at once or focusing on a goal that is unrealistic, demonstrating a lack of focus or prioritization.
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“Scalable.”
The ability of a business or system to grow or expand without being hampered by its structure or available resources.
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“On the same page.”
Agreeing or having the same understanding or perspective.
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“Stakeholder.”
Anyone who has an interest in the success and performance of a business, such as employees, shareholders, and customers.
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“Core competency.”
A valued ability or skill commonly evaluated in performance cycles.
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“End-to-end solution.”
A comprehensive product or service that covers all aspects of a problem or need, from start to finish.
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“Pain point.”
A specific problem that potential customers of a business are experiencing.
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“Take it offline.”
To discuss an issue privately or after a meeting, rather than in the current forum or setting.
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“Strategic fit.”
How well a decision or initiative aligns with the overall goals and strategy of an organization.
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“Ecosystem.”
A complex network or interconnected system, often referring to a business environment or a set of companies.
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“Agile.”
A flexible approach to project management, emphasizing adaptability and quick responses to change.