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Define: "Drop the puck" in Business

The corporate definition of Drop the puck

What HR thinks it means:

To officially commence a meeting, project, or phase of work.

What does "Drop the puck" actually mean?

"The polite Canadian way to tell everyone to stop making small talk about the weather and actually start the meeting."

How HR uses it:

"We are ready to drop the puck on the Q3 marketing initiative."

How you actually use it:

"Looks like everyone is on the Zoom, let's drop the puck."

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