BLOG
(1). An all-day or multi-day staff meeting which is intended to address major strategic or workplace issues. Prior to the 2008 financial crisis, offsites were usually held at a resort or similar location, but are now generally held in a conference room (coffee may even be provided, budget-permitting).
(1). A term describing someone who considers situations from a purely academic perspective (see ivory tower), usually resulting in impractical solutions and no progress.
(1). A marketing event for which your company is too cheap to spring for food.
“So, we’re all really excited about next Tuesday’s brown bag lunch. We have a couple of speakers lined up … well, me and Jim here … and we’re hoping for a great turnout. Just remind all the people you invited that there’s a Subway across the street … *sigh* ….”
