awkward squad
The term "awkward squad" has origins in the military but is now also used in broader organizational contexts to describe groups that are difficult to manage or underperforming.
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Definition
C1Military
(historical, informal)A group of recruits who require extra training due to their lack of skills or ineptitude.
Example
- The drill sergeant assigned the awkward squad additional exercises to improve their performance.
C1Organizational
(informal)A group of individuals within an organization who are considered uncooperative, incompetent, or resistant to change.
Example
- The manager had a hard time dealing with the awkward squad, who constantly resisted new policies.