high-leverage
[/haɪ ˈlɛvərɪdʒ/]
adjective
de alto impacto; altamente alavancado
1. Producing great effect or impact with minimal effort or resources; having significant influence or power relative to investment
The marketing team identified high-leverage activities that would drive customer acquisition.
A equipe de marketing identificou atividades de alto impacto que impulsionariam a aquisição de clientes.
2. In finance, involving the use of borrowed capital to increase the potential return on an investment
The company pursued a high-leverage strategy to fund its expansion.
A empresa adotou uma estratégia altamente alavancada para financiar sua expansão.
3. In business and productivity, referring to tasks or strategies that produce disproportionately large results
Hiring talented leaders is a high-leverage decision that affects company culture.
Contratar líderes talentosos é uma decisão de alto impacto que afeta a cultura da empresa.
This term is widely used in Silicon Valley and American business culture, emphasizing efficiency and maximizing return on investment with minimal resources. In Brazil, it has become increasingly popular in tech startups and corporate environments, often used when discussing productivity methods and business strategy. The concept reflects modern entrepreneurial values of doing more with less.
NYC Slang
game-changer; big money move; power play
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