Business Buzzwords
This Silicon Valley darling of a framework makes every goal sound more heroic by pairing “Objectives” with these measurable outcomes.
What are OKRs?
This streaming service became the first to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, with CODA in 2022.
What is Apple TV?
Launched in 2007, this Apple product redefined how we use phones by combining a touchscreen, music, internet, and apps in one device.
What is the iPhone?
This company’s 1997 “Think Different” campaign marked a turning point in its revival under Steve Jobs.
What is Apple?
This famous Silicon Valley company once offered employees a free laundry service—until the perk was spun down as too costly.
What is Google?
This “methodology,” named after a manufacturing system at Toyota, focuses on continuous improvement and waste reduction.
What is Lean?
Beyoncé’s 2023 world tour, supporting this album, became one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.
What is Renaissance?
Introduced in 1985, this operating system made personal computers far more accessible with its graphical user interface.
What is Windows?
This programming language, created in the 1970s at Bell Labs, became the foundation for UNIX, operating systems, and countless modern languages.
What is C?
First introduced in 1978, this tiny yellow square with adhesive backing became a worldwide office staple.
What is the Post-It Note?
This term describes a small-scale test run to validate an idea before big investments are made.
What is a pilot?
Known as the "queen of TikTok dances," this song by Doja Cat sparked countless viral videos in 2020.
What is Say So?
Created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds, this open-source operating system powers much of today’s internet infrastructure.
What is Linux?
Launched in 1969, this U.S. government network project was the precursor to today’s internet.
What is ARPANET?
Some offices installed these indoor relaxation spots in the early 2000s, though most employees just felt awkward using them.
What are nap pods?
This “mythical animal” refers to a company valued at over $1 billion.
What is a Unicorn?
In 2021, this Korean series became Netflix’s most-watched show ever at launch, with over 100 million viewers.
What is Squid Game?
This popular workplace messaging app was first launched to the public in August 2013.
What is Slack?
This mathematician and pioneer of computer science developed the concept of a universal machine and played a pivotal role in breaking the Enigma code during World War II.
Who is Alan Turing?
First appearing in 1968, this office innovation was designed to “boost privacy” but became infamous for stifling creativity.
What is the cubicle?
This promise to revisit a particular topic or decision at a later date often instead produces eye rolls.
What is circle back?
This rapper and fashion mogul legally changed his name to just a two-letter word in 2021.
Who is Ye (formerly Kanye West)?
Released by Sony in 1979, this portable device revolutionized the way people consumed music, making “personal listening” mainstream.
What is the Walkman?
In 1999, this term was coined to describe delivering computing services over the internet, long before AWS popularized it.
What is "Cloud Computing?"
This management fad suggested moving employees’ desks every 90 days to “spark creativity and collaboration,” but mostly sparked frustration.
What is "hot-desking?"