OfficeSpeak.wtf

Corporate jargon translator

The phrase

“We'd like to discuss your development areas”

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What it actually means

Your manager has complaints. This has been building for some time. The word 'development' is doing a lot of heavy lifting.

Context

A performance management phrase. 'Development areas' is HR language for weaknesses or problems. Rarely a positive conversation.

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