incremental plan

[/ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl plæn/]
nounpl: incremental plans
plano incremental
1. A strategic plan that implements changes or improvements in small, gradual steps rather than all at once
The company adopted an incremental plan to modernize its infrastructure over five years.
A empresa adotou um plano incremental para modernizar sua infraestrutura ao longo de cinco anos.
2. A project management approach where development occurs in successive stages with regular review and adjustment
We will follow an incremental plan to roll out new features every two weeks.
Seguiremos um plano incremental para lançar novos recursos a cada duas semanas.
3. A gradual implementation strategy that allows for continuous feedback and refinement
The incremental plan allowed us to test each component before full deployment.
O plano incremental nos permitiu testar cada componente antes da implantação completa.
The incremental plan approach has gained significant popularity in both Brazilian and American business cultures, particularly in tech startups and agile software development environments. In Brazil, this methodology is often appreciated for reducing financial risk in large projects, while in the US it aligns with the favored 'move fast and iterate' startup culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
phased planstaged planstep-by-step approachgradual implementationprogressive plan
Antonyms / Antônimos
big bang planall-at-once approachcomprehensive overhaulradical restructuring

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
plano incremental
Standard term used in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
plano incremental / plano por etapas
Both terms are widely used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
plano incremental
Common in tech and startup communities
Portugal
plano incremental / plano por fases
Both formulations are acceptable; 'por fases' emphasizes stages

Related Words

agile methodologyiterative developmentmilestoneimplementation strategyphased rolloutcontinuous improvement

Related Idioms & Phrases

step by step wins the race
one brick at a time
slow and steady wins the race
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