supporting goal

[/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ ɡoʊl/]
nounpl: supporting goals
objetivo de apoio
1. A secondary goal that helps achieve a primary or main goal; an intermediate objective that contributes to a larger aim
Improving team communication is a supporting goal that helps achieve our main objective of increasing productivity.
Melhorar a comunicação da equipe é um objetivo de apoio que ajuda a alcançar nosso objetivo principal de aumentar a produtividade.
2. In project management and strategic planning, a goal that is subordinate to and enables the accomplishment of a primary goal
Reducing operational costs is a supporting goal for our strategic initiative to expand market share.
Reduzir custos operacionais é um objetivo de apoio para nossa iniciativa estratégica de expandir a participação de mercado.
3. In sports or competitions, a goal scored that contributes to overall victory but is not the primary focus
The player's supporting goals throughout the season helped build team momentum.
Os objetivos de apoio do jogador ao longo da temporada ajudaram a construir o impulso do time.
The term 'supporting goal' is primarily used in business, project management, and sports contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In American corporate culture, it emphasizes strategic alignment and hierarchical goal structures. In Brazilian business environments, it reflects the importance of collaborative team efforts to achieve larger organizational objectives. The concept is integral to methodologies like OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and balanced scorecard approaches used internationally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
secondary goalintermediate goalsub-goalenabling goalcontributory goalsubordinate objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
primary goalmain objectiveprincipal goalultimate goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo de apoio
Standard term used in business and project management contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo secundário
Alternative colloquial usage in business settings
São Paulo
meta de suporte
Common in corporate and strategic planning environments
Portugal
objetivo de apoio / meta de suporte
Both terms are acceptable; European Portuguese follows similar business terminology

Related Words

strategic goalobjective hierarchymilestonekey performance indicatoraction plangoal alignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

stepping stone to success
building block
means to an end
supporting player
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