Most annoying corporate phrases

We all use corporate buzz words…they’re just so catching and we can’t help ourselves.

Here’s a list of workplace clichés we’re simply sick of hearing. How many are you guilty of using?

• Let’s touch base
•  Lend me your ear
• All hands on deck
• Getting fired
• Knowledge-based
• On the same page
• Out of the loop
• Think outside the box
• It is what it is
• Moving forward
• Best practice
• Put that one to bed
• Prioritise
• Proactive
• Results-driven
• Team player
• World class
• Exit strategy
• Actionable
• Return on investment
• Client-focused
• Core values
• Customer-driven
• Global economy
• Functionality
• Comprehensive
• Infrastructure
• Industry-specific
• Integrated solution
• Executive decision

Believe it or not, these over used turns of phrase actually had real meanings once.

Let’s try to go through the whole day without using any corporate clichés. Good luck with that!