performance excellence

[/pərˈfɔːrməns ˈɛksələns/]
noun
excelência em desempenho
1. the achievement of consistently superior results and high standards in work, sports, academics, or any measurable activity
The company's commitment to performance excellence has resulted in industry-leading customer satisfaction scores.
O compromisso da empresa com a excelência em desempenho resultou em pontuações de satisfação do cliente líderes do setor.
2. a state of optimal functioning where outputs exceed expectations and goals are surpassed
Athletes train rigorously to achieve performance excellence in their respective sports.
Os atletas treinam rigorosamente para alcançar excelência em desempenho em seus respectivos esportes.
3. a management philosophy or organizational culture focused on continuous improvement and maximizing results
Our organization adopted a performance excellence framework to enhance operational efficiency.
Nossa organização adotou um framework de excelência em desempenho para melhorar a eficiência operacional.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, 'performance excellence' is a widely recognized concept in corporate management. In Brazil, it often appears in Portuguese as 'excelência em desempenho,' though multinational companies frequently use the English term. The concept emphasizes continuous improvement, accountability, and measurable results—values central to modern organizational culture. It reflects the increasing globalization of management terminology and the influence of English in business spheres across both countries.
NYC Slang
crushing it / bringing your A-game / peak performance
Synonyms / Sinônimos
operational excellencehigh performancesuperior performancepeak performanceexcellenceoptimal performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
mediocrityunderperformancepoor performancefailureincompetence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excelência em desempenho
most common and formal usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
excelência de desempenho
slight variation in preposition usage, equally acceptable
São Paulo
excelência em desempenho / performance excellence
bilingual usage common in corporate environments; English term frequently retained
Portugal
excelência de desempenho
preferred form in European Portuguese; more formal tone

Related Words

performance managementquality assurancecontinuous improvementbenchmarkingkey performance indicatorsefficiencyproductivity

Related Idioms & Phrases

raising the bar
setting the gold standard
going the extra mile
at the top of one's game
performing at peak capacity
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