Corporate Jargon Dictionary
Alignment
Passive-Aggressive Rating
6 / 10
// The Fog (Corporate Definition)
"Ensuring all stakeholders share the same vision, goals, and understanding of a project's trajectory."
// The Clarity (Un-glossed Reality)
"Getting everyone to agree to do what I already decided we were going to do."
How They Say It
"Before we proceed, we need to ensure cross-functional alignment across the leadership team."
What They Mean
"I refuse to move forward until the executives explicitly say yes so I don't get blamed if this fails."
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