Below are some key terms and their specific meanings in my communication.
Word / Phrase | Mercer's Definition |
|---|---|
30,000-foot-view | Consultant lingo conveying a “total, top-down” look is at 10,000 feet, but a former boss said 30,000 feet. I’ve adopted many of Mr. Horner’s mannerisms. |
Living the Dream | Translation: Definitely not having a good time |
Package | A "package" refers to a deliverable that contains multiple dependencies or components bundled together. This could be a project, document, or any other collection of items. Picture a digital grocery basket. |
Royal “We” | When I use "we" in speech or writing, I am likely using the royal "we.” This means I am referring to myself, not necessarily a group. This is a stylistic choice in my communication. |
Social Engineer | Not nefarious as defined today. To me, it means engineering socially-impactful solutions and tools |