Definition: To solve two problems with only one action

Examples:

Last week the logistics department figured out how to deliver the customer’s goods early, and save money on shipping too. They killed two birds with one stone.

If you want the promotion, you need to work smarter than everyone else. Figure out how to do things more efficiently, kill two birds with one stone.

 

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About Matt Krause

Matt began his professional life as an import buyer, and since 2006 has been teaching companies how to connect with their investors and clients better. His clients work in Istanbul, London, and Madrid for companies like Allianz, 3M, P&G, Citibank, and Reckitt Benckiser. He also walked across Turkey and wrote a book about it.