non-linear approach
[nɑn ˈlɪn.i.ər əˈproʊtʃ]
nounpl: non-linear approaches
abordagem não-linear
1. A methodology or strategy that does not follow a straight sequential path, but instead involves interconnected steps, feedback loops, and iterative processes
The company adopted a non-linear approach to product development, allowing teams to work on multiple features simultaneously.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem não-linear ao desenvolvimento de produtos, permitindo que equipes trabalhassem em múltiplos recursos simultaneamente.
2. A problem-solving or project management technique that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and non-sequential progression rather than rigid step-by-step procedures
Our non-linear approach to education encourages students to explore topics in any order based on their interests.
Nossa abordagem não-linear à educação incentiva os alunos a explorar tópicos em qualquer ordem com base em seus interesses.
3. In mathematics and science, a method dealing with systems where outputs are not directly proportional to inputs
The researchers used a non-linear approach to model the complex behavior of the ecosystem.
Os pesquisadores usaram uma abordagem não-linear para modelar o comportamento complexo do ecossistema.
In contemporary business and educational contexts, both in Brazil and the USA, 'non-linear approach' reflects modern management philosophy that values flexibility and innovation over traditional rigid structures. This term became particularly prominent in tech industries and agile project management. In Portuguese, 'abordagem não-linear' is widely used in the same contexts, particularly among tech startups, educational reformers, and innovative companies in major Brazilian cities.
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