impractical target
[ɪmˈpræktɪkəl ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
noun phrasepl: impractical targets
alvo impraticável
1. A goal or objective that is unrealistic, unfeasible, or extremely difficult to achieve given current resources, constraints, or circumstances
Setting a deadline of one week to complete the project is an impractical target given the team's current workload.
Estabelecer um prazo de uma semana para completar o projeto é um alvo impraticável considerando a carga de trabalho atual da equipe.
2. An objective that lacks viability or practical means of accomplishment
The company's goal to triple sales without additional budget is an impractical target.
O objetivo da empresa de triplicar as vendas sem orçamento adicional é um alvo impraticável.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, identifying and eliminating impractical targets is seen as crucial for project management and organizational efficiency. In Brazil, there is often an emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility) when dealing with unrealistic goals, while in the US, direct communication about feasibility is more standard. The term reflects modern management theory's focus on SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
NYC Slang
a pipe dream; pie in the sky; a reach
Related Idioms & Phrases
set one's sights too high
bite off more than one can chew
have one's head in the clouds
reach for the moon without a ladder
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