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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