(1). To take extraordinary measures to secure a prospective client. “Pulling out all the stops” often includes fee concessions, though broker commissions are rarely part of the concession.
Pull Out All The Stops
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Rearrange the Deck Chairs on the Titanic
(1). To futilely attempt to stop the inevitable collapse of a business, project or career.
“Mike, all of these personnel changes you’re making is just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. No one buys our stuff anymore! I mean, who the hell needs a beeper in 2012!”
Analysis Paralysis
(1). An alliterative term describing the cessation of progress on a project due to over-thinking and endless discussion.
“Boy, this is the seventh conference call we’ve had this week on this! Have you ever seen more analysis paralysis in your life?!”