sustained approach

[/səˈsteɪnd əˈproʊtʃ/]
noun phrasepl: sustained approaches
abordagem sustentada
1. A consistent and continuous method or strategy maintained over a long period of time
The company adopted a sustained approach to customer service improvement over five years.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem sustentada para melhorar o atendimento ao cliente ao longo de cinco anos.
2. A persistent and methodical way of addressing a problem or challenge without interruption
Environmental protection requires a sustained approach rather than temporary measures.
A proteção ambiental requer uma abordagem sustentada em vez de medidas temporárias.
3. In business and management, a long-term strategy that is maintained consistently to achieve goals
A sustained approach to innovation helped the tech startup become an industry leader.
Uma abordagem sustentada à inovação ajudou a startup de tecnologia a se tornar líder do setor.
This term is prevalent in contemporary business culture in both the USA and Brazil, reflecting the modern emphasis on sustainability and long-term strategic planning. In Brazilian corporate environments, 'abordagem sustentada' is increasingly used in discussions about environmental responsibility and corporate social responsibility (RSC).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
continuous approachconsistent strategylong-term approachpersistent methodongoing strategy
Antonyms / Antônimos
sporadic approachintermittent strategyshort-term approachdisjointed methodtemporary solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem sustentada
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem sustentada
Common in corporate and governmental settings
São Paulo
abordagem sustentada
Widely used in business and management discourse
Portugal
abordagem sustentada
Formal usage; may also use 'perspectiva de longo prazo'

Related Words

sustainabilitylong-term planningconsistencypersistencecontinuous improvementstrategic planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

play the long game
stay the course
keep your eyes on the prize
marathoner approach (vs. sprinter)
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