streamline work
[ˈstriːmlaɪn wɜːrk]
noun/verb phrase
otimizar o trabalho / simplificar o trabalho / racionalizar o trabalho
1. To make work processes more efficient by removing unnecessary steps, reducing waste, or improving workflow
The company decided to streamline work by implementing new software that eliminated redundant tasks.
A empresa decidiu otimizar o trabalho implementando um novo software que eliminou tarefas redundantes.
2. To organize work in a more efficient and productive manner
We need to streamline work in our department to meet the deadline.
Precisamos simplificar o trabalho em nosso departamento para cumprir o prazo.
In Brazilian business culture, 'streamline work' reflects the growing influence of management methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma. This term is particularly prevalent in multinational corporations and startups in São Paulo. In the USA, especially in NYC, this is common corporate jargon used in efficiency-focused environments. In Portugal, the concept is often associated with public administration reforms and modernization initiatives.
NYC Slang
cut the fat / trim the fat / get lean
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