faulty plan
[FAW-ul-tee plan]
noun phrasepl: faulty plans
plano falho
1. A plan or scheme that contains errors, defects, or flaws that prevent it from succeeding or functioning properly
The faulty plan led to the project's failure and significant financial losses.
O plano falho resultou no fracasso do projeto e em perdas financeiras significativas.
2. A strategy or proposal that is poorly conceived, incomplete, or based on incorrect assumptions
The team realized too late that their faulty plan didn't account for market changes.
A equipe percebeu tarde demais que seu plano falho não levava em conta as mudanças de mercado.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, acknowledging a 'faulty plan' early is valued as it allows for course correction. In Brazil, the phrase 'plano com furos' (plan with holes) is commonly used in casual workplace discussions. The concept reflects the importance of careful planning in project management across both cultures.
NYC Slang
a half-baked plan; a plan that's all messed up
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