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202. Understand More in Meetings: Business Expressions #3

Jan 24, 2024
Learn how to navigate colloquial expressions used in meetings. Explore 'playing hardball' in negotiations, 'moving the goalposts' in project scope, and understanding its negative connotations. Discuss a scenario of deciding on the working model and facing resistance from team members.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Playing Hardball
02:06 • 5min
3
Moving the Goalposts: Changing the Rules Mid-Game
06:53 • 2min
4
Understanding the Negative Connotations of 'Moving the Goalposts'
09:00 • 2min
5
Deciding on the Working Model
11:16 • 5min