Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"Best practice"

"Best practice" refers to a method or approach that is widely accepted as the most effective or appropriate way to handle a particular situation or task.

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How "Best practice" shows up at work

Invoked to end arguments rather than start them. Once something is called a best practice, questioning it requires courage, because you are not just disagreeing with a colleague but with the accumulated wisdom of an entire industry.

Buzzword

Following best practice, we should get legal sign-off before any external communications.

Plain English

Following the recommended way, we should get legal sign-off before any external communications.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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