Define: "Socialize" in Business
High risk of unnecessary meetings
"Gossiping under the guise of work. Avoid the breakroom."
To share a concept or plan with stakeholdersStakeholdersThe 15 people who will complain about the final product but refused to attend the requirements meetings. to gather feedback and build consensus prior to formal approval.
What does "Socialize" actually mean?
"To informally run an idea by people one-on-one to build consensus so nobody yells at you during the actual meeting."
"Please socialize this new workflow with your teams before the town hall."
"Before we present the Q3 budget, let's socialize it with the department heads so there are no surprises."
By The Chief Waste Officer
18 years in the corporate trenches quantifying waste so you don't have to.
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