poorly defined aims
[ˈpɔːrli dɪˈfaɪnd eɪmz]
noun phrase
objetivos mal definidos
1. Goals or purposes that lack clarity, precision, or specific details; ambiguous or vague objectives
The project failed because the team had poorly defined aims from the start.
O projeto fracassou porque a equipe tinha objetivos mal definidos desde o início.
2. Targets that are not clearly communicated or understood by all stakeholders
With poorly defined aims, the employees didn't know what success would look like.
Com objetivos mal definidos, os funcionários não sabiam qual seria o aspecto do sucesso.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, poorly defined aims are considered a significant management failure. In Brazil, emphasis on relationship-based decision-making may sometimes lead to implicit rather than explicit aim-setting, whereas in the USA, explicit documentation of goals is typically prioritized. This phrase is commonly used in corporate training, project management, and organizational development discussions.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy goals; fuzzy targets
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