impulsive changes
[ɪmˈpʌlsɪv ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun phrasepl: impulsive changes
mudanças impulsivas
1. sudden, unplanned alterations or modifications made without careful thought or deliberation
The CEO made impulsive changes to the company strategy without consulting the board.
O CEO fez mudanças impulsivas na estratégia da empresa sem consultar o conselho.
2. abrupt shifts in decisions, plans, or directions driven by immediate impulse rather than rational consideration
Her impulsive changes in career direction confused her family.
Suas mudanças impulsivas de direção profissional confundiram sua família.
In Brazilian business culture, impulsive changes are often viewed negatively as they can disrupt organizational stability. In American culture, particularly in tech and startup scenes, some impulsive pivots are sometimes celebrated as 'agility,' though recklessness is still generally discouraged. The phrase reflects concerns about decision-making processes in both cultures.
NYC Slang
knee-jerk changes / spur-of-the-moment moves
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