Everyday Office Jargon · Managing Director level

"Headwinds"

"Headwinds" refers to external conditions or forces that are slowing down a company's growth or making it harder to reach goals.

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How "Headwinds" shows up at work

Borrowed from aviation and planted firmly in every earnings call and board deck. It lets a Managing Director blame the macro environment for a missed quarter without saying the word "missed."

Buzzword

We're facing significant headwinds in the consumer segment this quarter.

Plain English

Consumer sales are down this quarter due to market conditions.

Corporate Rank: Managing Director · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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