The Most Common Buzzwords · Managing Director level

"Synergies"

"Synergies" refers to the combined benefits that result when two companies, teams, or resources work together and produce more value than they would separately.

Say this instead: overlaps that help

How "Synergies" shows up at work

Almost always appears in merger announcements and consulting decks, where it stands in for 'we think this will be good somehow.' The more confidently it is used, the less likely anyone has modeled what it actually means.

Buzzword

The acquisition is expected to unlock significant synergies across both organizations.

Plain English

The acquisition is expected to create overlaps that help both organizations.

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