ineffective team

[ɪnɪˈfɛktɪv tim]
noun phrasepl: ineffective teams
equipe ineficaz
1. A group of people working together who fail to accomplish their goals or produce desired results due to poor coordination, communication, or performance
The ineffective team missed the project deadline and delivered subpar work.
A equipe ineficaz perdeu o prazo do projeto e entregou um trabalho de qualidade inferior.
2. A collective unit lacking the necessary skills, resources, or cohesion to function productively
Management decided to restructure the ineffective team after repeated failures.
A gerência decidiu reestruturar a equipe ineficaz após sucessivos fracassos.
In Brazilian corporate culture, discussing an 'equipe ineficaz' is common in performance reviews and management meetings. In the USA, this phrase is used in professional settings to describe teams needing restructuring or coaching. The concept emphasizes both individual performance and group cohesion as factors in team effectiveness.
NYC Slang
hot mess of a team
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unproductive teamunderperforming teamdysfunctional teamdisorganized teampoorly-coordinated team
Antonyms / Antônimos
effective teamhigh-performing teamproductive teamwell-coordinated team

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipe ineficaz
Most common and formal term used in business contexts
General Brazilian
time improdutivo
Informal alternative emphasizing lack of productivity
São Paulo
equipe desorganizada
Emphasizes organizational chaos rather than just ineffectiveness
Portugal
equipa ineficaz
Portuguese variant spelling using 'equipa' instead of 'equipe'

Related Words

teamworkcollaborationperformance metricsteam dynamicsleadershipcommunication

Related Idioms & Phrases

a team that can't get their act together
a team with too many cooks in the kitchen
a team that drops the ball
a team lacking chemistry
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