Meeting & Scheduling Jargon · Vice President level

"Sidebar"

"Sidebar" means a brief, informal conversation pulled aside from the main discussion, usually between a few people.

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How "Sidebar" shows up at work

Borrowed from courtrooms, it migrated to conference rooms and never left. A VP calling for a sidebar usually means the real negotiation is about to happen in the hallway.

Buzzword

Can we have a quick sidebar before the full group reconvenes?

Plain English

Can we have a quick side chat before the full group reconvenes?

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

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