(1). Too detailed.
(2). To explain a topic with too much detail to listeners who do not care about whatever it is you do.
“Whoa, whoa…we’re getting a little far in the weeds here. Can we get back to ordering lunch?”
In The Weeds
RANDOM LINGO
Success Criteria
(1). The list of things you need to do before you can start those high fives.
“Okay, team … so, I’ve circulated a matrix of our success criteria for this project. Our timeline is three weeks, so no going home for you guys! Well … good night everyone.”
Agent of Change
(1). Someone your company hires to “modernize” its business practices and operations. This person is generally loved by management and universally loathed by staff.
“Well, congratulations on your new role, Donna. I hear you’re going to be an agent of change over there, with all of the new procedures you’re implementing. I wouldn’t expect too many fruit baskets at Christmas this year, though.”
Props to D. M. for the submission.