18 Overused and Tired Business Jargon to Leave Behind

We all want and need to be heard in business.

It's essential to refine your written and verbal communications to stand out.

If you want to sharpen your communication skills and refine your messaging, start eliminating overused business jargon.

An overused phrase tends to become clichéd and, at times, can dilute the clarity of communication.

While the list is long, I've compiled 18 that annoy me.

There is no need to ‘drill down’ further.

These are a good start.

(18) Worn-Out Slanguage We Can't Escape 

Synergy (coming together to make a more significant impact than one)

Think Outside the Box (to think unconventionally)

Low-Hanging Fruit (easy to obtain or achieve)

Ping ( making contact through a brief electronic message)

At the End of the Day (everything taken into consideration)

Move the Needle (making a substantial difference)

On the Same Page ( thinking similarly)

Game Changer (something that affects the results)

Drill Down (take a deeper look)

Paradigm Shift (significant change)

Touch Base (communicate)

Get our Ducks in a Row (organize your tasks)

Win-Win (suitable for everyone)

Reinvent the Wheel (wasting time doing something already done)

New Normal (unusual conditions now the sudden standard)

Break Down Silos (remove barriers between departments)

Run it up the Flagpole (share the idea)

Give 110% ( sorry, it’s just cringeworthy)

The Takeaway:

Here's to better clarity, crisper emails, and effective meetings through elimination.

- MA

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