(1). To opportunistically change direction or focus (see shift gears).
“I think we should pivot towards mobile this quarter. Why yes, we do happen to have a mobile department!”
Pivot
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Paperless Environment
(1). A term used by companies to describe a mythical place full of rainbows and lollipops where files are readily accessible online, nothing ever gets lost or misfiled and machines collect dust in darkened copy rooms.
“Everybody, I have big news. This office will be a completely paperless environment by Q1 of 1998.”
Client Engagement
(1). A fancy way to say “talking to customers”, used by consultants to push some new seminar your bosses think will make you more personable or something.
“Okay team, I want you to welcome Mitch here who’s going to be talking to us about maximizing client engagement. Please give Mitch your full attention for the next three hours as he explains his system for making the most of your client meetings. I’ll be available by Blackberry if anyone needs me … have a nice weekend!”