Meeting & Scheduling Jargon · Vice President level

"Debrief"

"Debrief" means a structured conversation after an event or project to review what happened, what worked, and what should change next time.

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How "Debrief" shows up at work

Borrowed from the military, where it serves a clear purpose. At work, the debrief is often scheduled as a meeting, which produces a recap of the meeting, which sometimes leads to a follow-up meeting.

Buzzword

Can we set up a quick debrief after the pitch so we can capture what worked?

Plain English

Can we set up a quick recap after the pitch so we can capture what worked?

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Meeting & Scheduling Jargon

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