performance focus

[/pərˈfɔːrməns ˈfoʊkəs/]
noun phrasepl: performance focuses / performance foci
foco no desempenho
1. A concentration on achieving measurable results and meeting specific performance targets or goals
The company shifted its performance focus to quarterly earnings rather than long-term sustainability.
A empresa mudou seu foco no desempenho para ganhos trimestrais em vez de sustentabilidade a longo prazo.
2. In sports psychology, an athlete's concentration on executing technical skills rather than outcome
The coach emphasized performance focus during training to help athletes improve their technique.
O técnico enfatizou o foco no desempenho durante o treinamento para ajudar os atletas a melhorar sua técnica.
3. A management approach prioritizing concrete achievements and measurable outcomes
Our organization's performance focus means we evaluate employees based on tangible results.
O foco no desempenho de nossa organização significa que avaliamos os funcionários com base em resultados tangíveis.
Performance focus reflects contemporary management culture in both US and Brazilian corporate environments, emphasizing quantifiable results and accountability. In Brazilian sports culture, 'foco no desempenho' is widely used in coaching and training contexts, contrasting with 'foco na aprendizagem' (learning focus). The term has gained prominence in corporate Portuguese as organizations adopt results-oriented practices.
NYC Slang
results-driven / grind mentality
Synonyms / Sinônimos
results orientationoutcome focustask focusachievement focusgoal orientation
Antonyms / Antônimos
learning focusprocess focusmastery orientationrelationship focus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
foco no desempenho
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
foco em resultados / foco na performance
Business contexts often use 'foco em resultados' or anglicism 'performance'
Rio de Janeiro
foco no desempenho / meta-orientação
Sports and coaching contexts prefer 'foco no desempenho'
Portugal
foco no desempenho / orientação para o desempenho
Similar usage but may prefer 'orientação para resultados' in business

Related Words

performance metricskey performance indicators (KPI)performance evaluationgoal settingexecutionaccountability

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping your eye on the ball
staying focused on the prize
zeroing in on targets
putting your nose to the grindstone
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