rough guidelines
[/rʌf ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/]
noun phrase
diretrizes aproximadas
1. General or approximate instructions or recommendations that are not precise or detailed, serving as a framework rather than strict rules
The manager provided rough guidelines for the project timeline, but teams had flexibility in implementation.
O gerente forneceu diretrizes aproximadas para o cronograma do projeto, mas os times tinham flexibilidade na implementação.
2. Basic standards or framework that gives general direction without being overly specific or binding
These are just rough guidelines; feel free to adapt them to your needs.
Estas são apenas diretrizes aproximadas; sinta-se à vontade para adaptá-las às suas necessidades.
In both American and Brazilian business environments, 'rough guidelines' are commonly used to provide flexibility and autonomy to teams. This approach reflects modern management practices that emphasize adaptation over strict compliance, particularly common in tech and creative industries.
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