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Glossary

Mission-critical (adj): important, necessary to the end result
Shepherd (v): to lead; to supervise closely
Pivot (v): to change direction; to pursue a different goal
Double-click (v): to delve further into; to go into more detail
• See also: drill down, deep dive
Hypertarget (v): to target
Greenfield (v): to start from scratch; to not consider or be limited by existing constraints, processes, or progress
Open the floodgates (v): to remove a constraint, allowing for a large, often negative consequential effect
Have a seat at the table (v): to participate; to have one’s voice heard
Overindex (v): to overemphasize; to focus too heavily upon

Glossary