Common Abbreviations in International Projects
| Abbreviation | Full Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PoC | Proof of Concept | Proof of Concept, more oriented towards technical validation |
| MVP | Minimum Viable Product | A releasable product with basic functionality, while PoC is more oriented towards technical validation. |
| Prototype | Prototype: focuses on interface or process simulation, PoC emphasizes underlying feasibility | |
| MoS | ||
| L&D | Learning and Development | Learning and Development |
| CV | Curriculum Vitae | A detailed summary of personal academic and professional experience and abilities, usually used for job applications, academic applications, or professional evaluation. It differs from a Resume, as a CV is more comprehensive and longer, especially suitable for academia, research, medical fields, etc. |
| endorsement | Recommendation/Endorsement: Others' recognition of your skills, professional abilities, or work performance, which can enhance your credibility and competitiveness. | |
| CPQ | Configure, Price, Quote | In the context of Salesforce software, CPQ is a specialized sales tool designed to help businesses simplify the configuration, pricing, and quoting process for complex products |
| Sales Funnel | A sales funnel refers to the entire process from when a potential customer first learns about a brand to the final transaction | |
| Pursuit team | ||
| peer-to-peer | Direct dialogue or exchange without intermediaries | |
| MoS | Method of Statement Means of Verification | "The project team defined the MoS to ensure all deliverables meet the requirements." "Our MoS includes regular inspections and stakeholder reviews." |
| pls | please | |
| ur | Your | |
| FOMO | Fear Of Missing Out | "Fear Of Missing Out" you seriously don't want to feel the FOMO! |
| JOMO | Joy Of Missing Out | Joy Of Missing Out |
| WIP | Work in Progress |
Common Phrases
| Phrase | Meaning | Common Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| cold email | Cold email | Introducing company products to potential customers to establish contact or close deals | |
| outreach message | "Outreach message" or "promotional message" | ||
| shift gears | Literally means "shifting gears" (like in a car), but is more often used metaphorically to mean "changing topics, changing methods, or adjusting pace" | He shifted gears from third to fourth on the highway. Let's shift gears and discuss the budget next. After 10 years in finance, she shifted gears to become a teacher The team shifted gears in the second half, focusing on defense. | Shift gears mentally "After work, I need time to shift gears mentally before family time." Shift gears quickly Startups must shift gears quickly to adapt to market changes. |
| skill hoarding | Skill hoarding: refers to individuals or organizations deliberately limiting the sharing of knowledge or skills to ensure their own irreplaceability or competitive advantage in the workplace | ||