Meeting & Scheduling Jargon · Managing Director level

"Hard out"

"Hard out" means a firm, non-negotiable time at which you must leave a meeting or end a call.

Say this instead: firm end time

How "Hard out" shows up at work

Calendar diplomacy for senior people whose schedules are booked in 30-minute blocks. Announced at the top of meetings by people who could have just scheduled 45 minutes but did not, so now everyone is aware of the constraint.

Buzzword

I have a hard out at 3 PM, so let's make sure we cover the key decisions first.

Plain English

I have a firm end time at 3 PM, so let's make sure we cover the key decisions first.

Corporate Rank: Managing Director · Category: Meeting & Scheduling Jargon

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