Everyday Office Jargon · Managing Director level

"Tailwinds"

"Tailwinds" refers to external conditions or trends that make it easier for a business to grow without additional effort.

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How "Tailwinds" shows up at work

Borrowed from aviation and deployed in investor calls and strategy memos to make good luck sound like sound strategy. Managing Directors who ride a favorable market to a strong quarter will mention tailwinds; those who miss it will mention headwinds.

Buzzword

Macro tailwinds in the sector should support growth through the end of the year.

Plain English

Favorable market conditions in the sector should support growth through the end of the year.

Corporate Rank: Managing Director  ·  Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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