network blindness
[/ˈnɛtˌwɜrk ˈblaɪndnəs/]
noun
cegueira de rede
1. A cognitive bias or limitation where individuals or organizations fail to recognize or perceive connections, opportunities, or threats within their social, professional, or technical networks due to tunnel vision or limited perspective
The startup suffered from network blindness and missed crucial partnerships that could have accelerated their growth.
A startup sofreu com cegueira de rede e perdeu parcerias cruciais que poderiam ter acelerado seu crescimento.
2. In technology, the inability of network systems or administrators to detect anomalies, traffic patterns, or security threats due to inadequate monitoring or visibility
The company's network blindness allowed the cyber attack to go undetected for months.
A cegueira de rede da empresa permitiu que o ataque cibernético passasse despercebido por meses.
3. The failure to see or understand the broader ecosystem and interdependencies within a network structure
Leadership's network blindness prevented them from understanding how isolated decisions affected the entire organization.
A cegueira de rede da liderança os impediu de compreender como decisões isoladas afetavam toda a organização.
This term is increasingly used in Brazilian tech and business communities, particularly among startups and large corporations dealing with digital transformation. In the USA, it reflects growing concerns about organizational and cybersecurity awareness in the digital age. The concept gained prominence with increased discussion of network security, organizational agility, and ecosystem thinking in management discourse.
NYC Slang
Can't see the big picture / missing the connections
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