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(1). To attempt to merge a new application with your current systems, usually resulting in a Frankenstein-looking mess that will decrease efficiency while increasing frustration.
“So, we’re going to bolt on a bill pay program to our banking platform. It’s going to be great for our clients, but might require a bit more manual intervention by you guys while we work out the kinks. Merry Christmas!”
(1). Completed to the point that it no longer requires discussion, or in other words, 100% completed.
“Thanks for your feedback here, Mike, but this presentation is done done at this point, so next time you might want to respond to my request for comments a little quicker than three months later.”
Props to Josh B. for the submission.
(1). A term used in an attempt to compare the results of a marketing effort to a nuclear event. It’s not, by the way, a nuclear event … it’s not even going to be mentioned at next month’s town hall meeting. Worth it!
“Well, I think we’ve achieved critical mass at this point so we can move on to the next stage … did somebody say ‘roadshow‘?!”
