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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). To push staff members to focus their efforts on a certain project, usually as a reaction to the marketing of a new product or service offering (see take it to the next level, all hands on deck).
“We need to mobilize on the new holiday offer this week.”
(1). To call upon the resources of other areas of the company in order to arrive at a solution for a client request.
(2). To employ the assistance of other areas of the firm, usually used by H.R. or management to suggest that the firm operates as one, cohesive unit, when in actuality it operates as several, disjointed and often combative factions.
“Look Susan, I just don’t think your leveraging your resources here enough. There is absolutely no reason that you can’t ask the person sitting next to you where the bathroom is.”
