How the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Change Work Flashcards
Intentionality
noun
Something done on purpose / deliberately
A.I. might not have the intentionality of humans.
I think this plan reflects the intentionality of the company.
Default
noun
The way something will happen automatically if you don’t make any changes
The default state of your life should be happiness.
They need to return to the default of working from the office.
Explicitly
adverb
In a clear and detailed manner
My house has been explicitly designed for welcoming guests.
My children were explicitly instructed not to watch TV.
A sense of belonging
phrase
A feeling that you belong in a specific place / in a specific group
A sense of belonging is central to Japanese business culture.
I’m trying to foster a sense of belonging in my new recruits.
Interaction
noun
Communication
We now communicate mostly through online interactions.
I’ve had less interactions with my friends over the past year than ever before.
Encounter
noun
Casual / unexpected meetings
I’ve had several interesting encounters with her before.
This will be our first encounter in many years.
Emotionally stripped
adjective
Something that has no emotion attached to it
That action movie seemed to be quite emotionally stripped.
Most of our team’s first meetings were emotionally stripped.
Heads-down work
adjective - noun
Focusing on one task only
I need to focus on some heads-down work today.
You should go to the office if you need to have some privacy for heads-down work.
Enclosed Space
adjective - noun
A small space / room
She gets uncomfortable if she’s in an enclosed space for too long.
I’m trying to avoid being in an enclosed space with anyone.
Liability
noun
Being legally responsible for something
We might have some liability if any accidents happen.
He doesn’t have any liability for this incident.