Everyday Office Jargon · Executive level

"Shift the paradigm"

"Shift the paradigm" means to fundamentally change the framework, assumptions, or approach that people use to understand or solve a problem.

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How "Shift the paradigm" shows up at work

A reliable signal that someone is about to describe a modest improvement with maximum drama. It surfaces most often in executive presentations, investor pitches, and keynote speeches. The bigger the claim, the more closely you should read the appendix.

Buzzword

This product has the potential to shift the paradigm for how teams collaborate remotely.

Plain English

This product has the potential to change the approach to how teams collaborate remotely.

Corporate Rank: Executive · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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