middle-ground decision
[ˈmɪdəl ɡraʊnd dɪˈsɪʒən]
nounpl: middle-ground decisions
decisão de meio termo
1. A decision that represents a compromise between two opposing or extreme positions, avoiding both extremes by choosing a balanced or moderate course of action
The company made a middle-ground decision by reducing staff by 10% instead of laying off a quarter of employees or maintaining full headcount.
A empresa tomou uma decisão de meio termo reduzindo o pessoal em 10% em vez de demitir um quarto dos funcionários ou manter o efetivo completo.
2. A solution that partially satisfies all parties involved in a conflict or negotiation
The board reached a middle-ground decision on the budget dispute, approving half of the requested funding.
O conselho chegou a uma decisão de meio termo na disputa orçamentária, aprovando metade do financiamento solicitado.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, middle-ground decisions are often valued in corporate settings as they demonstrate diplomatic skills and the ability to satisfy stakeholders. However, in startup environments and innovation-driven contexts, they may be criticized as 'playing it safe.' In Portuguese-speaking countries, the concept of 'meio termo' is culturally recognized as a pragmatic approach to conflict resolution.
NYC Slang
split the difference
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