Business people invented the concept of buzzwords with a simple idea in mind: the words you use can get your audience fired up with excitement to take action.
The nice thing is there is a fairly small list of buzzwords that consistently get MBAs turned on while reading, listening, or viewing a presentation. Reference these buzzwords for your next MBA-related project and you are sure to get a reaction from the crowd.
Nouns that Get MBAs Turned on
Bull Market, Roadmap, Toolkit, Strategy, Solutions, Rockstar, Innovation, Target, Next Steps, Timeline, Recruiting, Management, Success, Career, Competitive Advantage, Process, Platform, Portal, Potential, Engagement, Business, Professional, Deal, Investment, C Suite, Leverage, Lunch, Happy Hour, Rally, Market Share
Verbs that Get MBAs Turned on
Exceed, Delegate, Frame (as in positioning, not incriminating), Strategize, Jump-Start, Orient, Collaborate, Network, Stand out, Differentiate, Innovate, Brainstorm, Identify, Utilize, Drive, Simplify, Streamline, Build, Engage, Close the Sale, Invest, Systematize
Adjectives that Get MBAs Turned on
Executive, Effective, Actionable, Innovative, Complex, Real, Professional, Billion-Dollar, Financial, Systematically (an adverb, and a very popular one amongst MBAs at that)
Keep This List Handy
These words are by no means the only buzzwords that get MBAs turned on, but they are the most common. You’ll want to keep them tucked away in your MBA arsenal at all times.
A Word of Caution
There are many words and phrases that give MBAs nightmares. You’ll want to pay attention to those as well.