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(1). A request to management for the funding of a project (usually some kind of technology enhancement), which is somehow always just not able to be squeezed into the budget this year.
“Sure, $5,000 for new printers is a huge ask, but we’re running out of dot matrix paper and eBay’s tapped out!”
(1). The person on your team that you parade in front of clients to make them feel more comfortable that you all have actual experience.
“Let’s get Dan in on the meeting next week. I think having a grayhair in the room will give our pitch a little more gravitas.”
(1). To lead some project or effort in hopes it gets you some sliver of recognition. It won’t. It will help the career of the guy who assigned it to you, though.
“Team, we’re going to focus on updating our client contact information database this summer. Fred here has graciously volunteered to spearhead the effort. I’ll be happy to report progress to management, of course. In the meantime, I’ll be sailing to the Virgin Islands, but should be available on BB if anyone needs me.”
