(1). A term used to describe full transparency on a deal or issue (i.e. opening the kimono to see what’s underneath).
“Okay guys, we’re going to have to be open kimono on this deal.”
Props to John M. for the submission.
Open Kimono
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A Man With No Country
(1). A term used to describe an individual who does not work for any particular department within a company. Therefore this person is either your boss, or the first person to get fired when things go south.
(2). Salesmen.
“Ross is a man with no country, a loner Dottie, a rebel. He also didn’t make his quota, so please hand him this box to collect his things.”
Client-Driven
(1). An excuse made by employees to management or other co-workers for a seemingly ridiculous or blatantly time-wasting request or project.
“Okay team, we need to run a full analysis of every transaction in the Smith account since 2002. This is a client-driven request, so let’s roll up our sleeves and bang this out as quickly as possible.”