In the business world, knowing how to effectively communicate with your superiors is essential. You've got to talk their language in order for them to respect you.
Ironfire Capital Founder Eric Jackson recently put together two big lists of management terms for Forbes that every MBA should know.
He says that knowing these terms will help you get promoted to middle management — but warns that if you want to make it to the very top, you've got to back up this jargon with real substance.
We've compiled 23 of Jackson's 186 terms, with our own commentary. See the full list at Forbes.
"It was a perfect storm"
A great phrase for deflecting the blame. Everyone else is responsible but you.
"We need to manage the optics of this"
Politicians do this all the time. Move the facts around in your favor.
"We’re 4th and inches on this, guys"
You're almost done with your task, so you want to rally the troops so they stop complaining about how they're almost finished. You take the reigns and get the job done, showing your bosses why they should promote you.
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