Everyday Office Jargon · Intern level

"Win-win"

"Win-win" describes a situation or agreement where both parties involved come away with something beneficial, with neither side losing out.

Say this instead: good for both sides

How "Win-win" shows up at work

The phrase peaked in the 1990s with Stephen Covey and has never quite left. It shows up most often in negotiations where one side is trying to close faster than the other side is comfortable with.

Buzzword

Extending the contract another year would be a win-win for both of our teams.

Plain English

Extending the contract another year would be good for both sides of our teams.

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