Corporate Jargon Dictionary
Run it up the Flagpole
Passive-Aggressive Rating
3 / 10
Sincerity Rating
7 / 10
// The Fog (Corporate Definition)
"To present an idea, concept, or prototype to a wider audience or leadership team to gauge their reaction and gather feedback."
// The Clarity (Un-glossed Reality)
"To ask the boss if an idea is stupid before we waste any more time on it."
How They Say It
"Before we commit budget to this, let's run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes."
What They Mean
"Let's ask the CEO. If he hates it, we drop it immediately."
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