Business Strategy
What is it called when a company tries to enter a new market and change the way things are done?
Disrupt the space
Example: "Our goal is to disrupt the space with our new product."
What phrase means to delay a decision or discussion?
Put a pin in it.
What phrase means to carefully consider a situation or idea?
Marinate on...
To focus on the details or specifics
Get granular
What phrase means to continue a previous conversation or discussion? If you want to revisit a topic that was previously discussed.
Circle back
what phrase can we use to have a brief conversation or meeting with somebody?
Often used to check in on progress, discuss updates, or address minor issues.
Touch base
To make progress or achieve results, especially in a positive direction.
Move the needle forward
Easy or obvious opportunities.
Low-hanging fruit.
What phrase means to successfully complete a task or project?
Land the plane
This is a common business phrase that means to ask someone for their expertise or advice on a particular topic. It's often used in informal settings or when seeking advice from someone knowledgeable in a specific area.
Pick somebody's brain.
A problem or issue that is obvious but not being addressed or discussed.
The elephant in the room
Being uninformed or unaware of something. It implies a lack of knowledge or understanding about a particular situation, project, or decision.
In the dark.
What phrase means to bring a team together to discuss a matter?
Gather the troops
This is a common business phrase that means to prepare, focus, or concentrate on a task. It's often used to encourage a team to be ready to work, brainstorm, or problem-solve.
Sharpen our pencils.
To investigate deeply
Peel back the onion
Something that increases the worth or benefit.
Value add
What is a business phrase that means to discuss and resolve issues or problems?
Hammer things out
To include someone in a conversation, project, or decision-making process.
To loop someone in.
Working extremely hard and exhausting oneself.
Burning the candle at both ends
To contact someone (often informally)
Ping somebody