prioritize incorrectly
[praɪ'ɒrɪtaɪz ɪn'kɒrɪktli]
verb phrase
priorizar incorretamente
1. to arrange or deal with tasks, goals, or matters in the wrong order of importance or urgency
The project manager prioritized incorrectly by focusing on minor details instead of meeting the deadline.
O gerente de projeto priorizou incorretamente ao focar em detalhes menores em vez de cumprir o prazo.
2. to give undue importance to less critical issues while neglecting more urgent or significant ones
She prioritized incorrectly when she spent all day on emails instead of completing the critical report.
Ela priorizou incorretamente quando passou o dia todo respondendo e-mails em vez de completar o relatório crítico.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, prioritizing incorrectly is considered a significant management failure. In Brazil, this is often attributed to poor planning (má gestão), while in the US context it's frequently discussed in productivity and time management seminars. The phrase is commonly used in performance reviews and project post-mortems in both countries.
NYC Slang
mess up your priorities / get your priorities twisted
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