MOVE THE NEEDLE

BY:
HEMANTH
MEENAKSHI PRADEEP
 MEANING
CONTENTS
 ORIGIN

 “MOVE THE NEEDLE” IN CORPORATE

 REAL WORLD EXAMPLE

 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

 CONCLUSION
WHAT DO YOU
MEAN BY
“MOVE THE
NEEDLE”?

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Move the Needle: To describe any effort to make a
meaningful impact or achieve a significant goal, whether
in business, personal development or social change.
 ORIGIN OF THE TERM: “MOVE THE NEEDLE”

The term originated from the idea of a

needle on a measuring instrument,
such as a speedometer. Moving the
needle indicates a change in the reading
or measurement, which can be
significant or meaningful. Similarly in
the business world, the term is often to
used to describe progress or success in
achieving specific goals or metrics.
 “MOVE THE NEEDLE” IN CORPORATE WORLD

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Ex: A retail company Used by managers

In business, the phrase
might implement a when discussing
“move the needle” refers
new store layout that ways to achieve
to efforts to make a significant progress
improves the
significant impact on a or improvement in a
customer experience
particular matric or goal. particular area.
REAL WORLD
EXAMPLE

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 ADVANTAGES
 CLEAR AND CONCISE

 FOCUSED ON RESULTS

 MOTIVATIONAL

 COLLABORATIVE

 ACTION-ORIENTED
 DISADVANTAGES

 OVERUSED

 NARROW FOCUS

 COMPETITIVE MINDSET

 LIMITED CONTEXT

 PRESSURE AND STRESS

 CONCLUSIO
N
Overall, the term ‘Move The Needle’ is a powerful metaphor that captures
the idea of achieving significant progress towards a particular goal or
objective. By understanding its origins and how it is used in various
contexts, individuals and organizations can harness its power to drive
meaningful change and achieve their most important objectives.