hands-off management
[/hændz ɔf ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
gestão não intervencionista
1. A management style in which leaders provide minimal direct involvement in employees' day-to-day activities, allowing workers significant autonomy and decision-making authority
The CEO's hands-off management approach enabled the team to innovate without constant oversight.
A abordagem de gestão não intervencionista do CEO permitiu que a equipe inovasse sem supervisão constante.
2. A leadership approach that emphasizes trust in subordinates and delegation rather than micromanagement
Her hands-off management style created a culture of empowerment and responsibility.
Seu estilo de gestão não intervencionista criou uma cultura de empoderamento e responsabilidade.
Hands-off management became increasingly popular in Silicon Valley and tech startups during the 2000s-2010s as a way to promote innovation and attract top talent. In Brazil, this style contrasts with traditionally more hierarchical corporate structures, though it has gained acceptance in modern startups and progressive companies, particularly in São Paulo's tech sector. The effectiveness of this approach can vary significantly depending on team maturity and organizational context.
NYC Slang
letting people do their thing
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