staggered changes
[/ˈstæɡərd ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
noun phrase
mudanças escalonadas
1. Changes or modifications that are implemented gradually over time at intervals, rather than all at once
The company introduced staggered changes to the work schedule to minimize disruption.
A empresa introduziu mudanças escalonadas no horário de trabalho para minimizar a interrupção.
2. A phased approach to modifications where different stages occur at different times
Staggered changes to the curriculum were implemented across three academic years.
Mudanças escalonadas no currículo foram implementadas ao longo de três anos acadêmicos.
3. Alterations that are spread out or spaced apart in timing
The IT department made staggered changes to the system to ensure stability.
O departamento de TI fez mudanças escalonadas no sistema para garantir estabilidade.
Staggered changes are widely used in Brazilian corporate culture to manage organizational transitions smoothly, particularly in large companies and government institutions. The concept reflects a preference for careful planning and risk mitigation. In Portugal, the approach is similarly valued but often described using the term 'faseadas.' This management strategy is increasingly common in tech sectors and multinational companies operating in Brazil.
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