To answer this, we had an idea shower, created a list of the most excruciating phrases being bounced around the boardroom and voted on their annoyance level on the jar-go-meter. It was a worthwhile exercise, because now we are all singing from the same hymn sheet.
- End of play
Jar-go-meter rating: 8/10
- Touch base
Jar-go-meter rating: 6/10
- Think outside the box
Jar-go-meter rating: 6.5/10
- Low hanging fruit
Jar-go-meter rating: 9/10
- Move the goal posts
Jar-go-meter rating: 7/10
- Curve ball
Jar-go-meter rating: 7.5/10
- Take this offline
Jar-go-meter rating: 6/10
- On my radar
Jar-go-meter rating: 7/10
- Moving forward
Jar-go-meter rating: 8/10
- Strategic fit
Jar-go-meter rating: 7/10
Our suggestion on jargon-busting? Take them offline and post them on the office notice board, anytime someone is guilty of using one they have to make everyone a coffee. We know how often these phrases get batted around, so are giving away £1,000 worth of NESCAFÉ® AZERA® coffee and KITKAT® to make sure the main culprits are always well supplied.
