Define: "Throwing toys out of the pram" in Business
High risk of unnecessary meetings
"Mute your microphone, let them vent, and then repeat the word 'No' in a calm, flat tone."
Reacting to a professional disagreement with a disproportionate emotional outburst.
What does "Throwing toys out of the pram" actually mean?
"A vendor or executive throwing a temper tantrum because we denied their request for an any-any firewall rule."
"Let's keep this professional and avoid throwing toys out of the pram."
"The London account manager started throwing toys out of the pram when we asked to see the actual API documentation."
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18 years in the corporate trenches quantifying waste so you don't have to.
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