The Most Common Buzzwords · Managing Director level

"Unlock value"

"Unlock value" means to take action that releases or realizes financial or strategic benefit that previously was not being captured.

Say this instead: create value

How "Unlock value" shows up at work

A favorite of consultants presenting slide decks to boards. The implication is that value already exists and just needs freeing, which sounds easier than admitting you are starting from scratch. Usually followed by a roadmap with a lot of arrows.

Buzzword

This acquisition gives us a chance to unlock value across the entire portfolio.

Plain English

This acquisition gives us a chance to create value across the entire portfolio.

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