Jump, pivot, circle back: Is this an office meeting or a basketball game?

Jump, pivot, circle back: Is this an office meeting or a basketball game? The piece argues that the word jump has saturated modern communication, from online activity to meetings and Zoom calls, reflecting a broader appetite for rapid action. Christine Cemm's email asks whether this jumping signals genuine enthusiasm or merely a glossy veneer, while The Australian Financial Review cautions against rushing into AI adoption. The piece also notes startups rushing onto stock markets and Monash University reportedly leaping up ranking lists as part of a wider pattern of speed and momentum.