taskmasters

noun

Definition of taskmastersnext
plural of taskmaster
as in foremen
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do known as a tough but fair taskmaster

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  1. leaders
  2. managers
  3. directors
Noun
  • For many business leaders, building an AI strategy that aligns with organizational goals while empowering employees to embrace the change is challenging.
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But how can these leaders change that situation and get the best out of their AI strategies, with all employees on board?
    Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaders
Noun
  • But far more significant is the fact that football, essentially, actively discourages managers to switch off.
    Rory Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In his own press conferences, one of Nuno’s stock phrases, as with many managers, is about looking only at the next game and never beyond.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of managers
Noun
  • The board approved the deal upon the recommendation of a special committee of independent directors that conducted a review of the transaction proposal submitted earlier this year.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There's also multiple directors, there's a showrunner.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of directors
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