small innovation

[smɔːl ɪˌnəˈveɪʃən]
nounpl: small innovations
pequena inovação
1. A minor or incremental improvement, modification, or new idea that brings about change in a limited scope or scale
The company implemented small innovations to improve customer service efficiency.
A empresa implementou pequenas inovações para melhorar a eficiência do atendimento ao cliente.
2. A modest technological or procedural advancement that does not represent a breakthrough but still adds value
These small innovations in the manufacturing process reduced waste by 5%.
Essas pequenas inovações no processo de fabricação reduziram o desperdício em 5%.
In Brazil, 'pequena inovação' is valued in business contexts as part of lean management and continuous improvement philosophies. The term reflects the practical approach to business improvement common in both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, emphasizing that not all valuable changes need to be revolutionary.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incremental innovationminor improvementmodest advancementslight modificationcontinuous improvement
Antonyms / Antônimos
breakthrough innovationradical innovationgame-changerrevolutionary change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequena inovação
most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
inovação incremental
technical/business context, commonly used in corporate environment
Rio de Janeiro
pequena inovação
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
pequena inovação
identical to Brazilian usage; also 'inovação ligeira' in technical contexts

Related Words

innovationimprovementenhancementadvancementmodificationprogress

Related Idioms & Phrases

step in the right direction
continuous improvement
kaizen approach
low-hanging fruit
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