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Translating Business Terminology to Normal Human Speech

CJG Definition Card - Alignment: agreement on how to proceed - Translation: "do it the way the highest-paid person wants."
CJG Definition Card - Circle Back: return to a topic later - Translation: "I'm hoping you'll forget about this."
CJG Definition Card - Deep Dive: thorough analysis - Translation: "Let's make ourselves feel better by analyzing something we already know the answer to."
CJG Definition Card - Outward Promotion: career advancement opportunity outside the company - Translation: "you're fired."
CJG Definition Card - Please Advise: requesting guidance - Translation: "What the actual f---?"
CJG Definition Card - Synergy: combined action or cooperation - Translation: "I'm trying to sound smart and innovative."
CJG Definition Card - Value Add: additional benefit - Translation: "justification for why we spent money on this."
CJG Definition Card - Win-Win: mutually beneficial - Translation: "We win twice."

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