(1). Used to refer to (in)ability to make progress (e.g. on an initiative or project).
“Team, if we stay focused on our deliverables, then maybe we can get some traction on this project.”
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Traction
RANDOM LINGO
Right-Sizing
(1). Laying off employees to balance the budget (see also RIF-ed).
“We had to right-size our company last month by about 20%.”
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Radio Silence
(1). When you haven’t heard back from a prospect in a really long time despite several follow-ups (hint: they did not hire you).
“Boy, ever since our initial meeting, it’s been radio silence from those guys. Maybe I should send them a fruit basket or something. I don’t know…”