lateral perspective
[ˈlætərəl pərˈspɛktɪv]
nounpl: lateral perspectives
perspectiva lateral
1. A viewpoint or approach that considers ideas, solutions, or problems from an unconventional or sideways angle, often used in creative thinking and problem-solving
The team needed a lateral perspective to break through the design challenge.
A equipe precisava de uma perspectiva lateral para resolver o desafio de design.
2. In art and visual representation, a drawing or view that shows an object from the side rather than front or back
The architect provided a lateral perspective of the building to show its depth.
O arquiteto forneceu uma perspectiva lateral do edifício para mostrar sua profundidade.
3. An indirect or alternative approach to understanding or analyzing a situation
Taking a lateral perspective helped us see the real root cause of the problem.
Adotar uma perspectiva lateral nos ajudou a ver a verdadeira causa do problema.
In Brazil, 'perspectiva lateral' is commonly used in business innovation contexts, particularly in tech and creative industries in São Paulo. The concept aligns with modern problem-solving methodologies taught in Brazilian universities. In the USA, 'lateral perspective' is often associated with Edward de Bono's lateral thinking methodology, which emphasizes creative and non-linear approaches to problem-solving.
NYC Slang
thinking outside the box
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