Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"Bandwidth"

"Bandwidth" in a work context means the time, energy, or capacity a person has available to take on additional tasks or responsibilities.

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How "Bandwidth" shows up at work

Borrowed from networking to describe a very human problem: having too much to do. It is most useful as a polite refusal vehicle. Saying you lack bandwidth is more professional than saying you are already overwhelmed.

Buzzword

I don't think I have the bandwidth to take on another project this quarter.

Plain English

I don't think I have the time or capacity to take on another project this quarter.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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