stagger

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Stagger' can mean to struggle to stay upright or move properly, often due to being tired, ill, or shocked. It can also mean to schedule things at different times instead of all at once.

Examples in Different Contexts

In project management, 'staggering' the launch of new product features can help manage resources effectively. 'We’ve decided to stagger the release of our software’s new features to ensure a smooth rollout.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our Monday meetings always feel overcrowded. Is there a better way to handle this?

Response:

I think staggering our meetings, instead of doing them all on Monday, could help manage the load.

Leadership

Scenario:

We need to come up with a plan for the upcoming training sessions. How can we ensure each department gets the right attention?

Response:

We can stagger the training sessions. Each department should have its own schedule to achieve focused training.