Managing difficult, independent, or chaotic groups
Literal Meaning
The act of grouping or driving animals together."
- "Domestic felines, typically small, furry mammals kept as pets.
Actual Meaning
Trying to coordinate people who won't cooperate or stay organized
Examples in Context
PM: 'Getting this team aligned is like herding cats.' (Translation: They're impossible to coordinate)
Helpful Tips
1Frustrating management situation
2People are independent
3Requires patience
Phrase Thesaurus
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coordinating chaos
managing mayhem
organizing disorder
leading a parade of cats
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