Corporate jargon translator
The phrase
“We need more synergy across teams”
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What it actually means
No one is talking to each other and management has noticed. Expect a new process, a new Slack channel, or a team-building day that nobody asked for.
Context
One of the most overused words in business. Originally meant the combined effect of parts working together. Now means 'please cooperate' with extra syllables.
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