task elimination

[/tæsk ɪˌlɪmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: task eliminations
eliminação de tarefas
1. The process of removing or discontinuing unnecessary, redundant, or low-value tasks from a workflow or job responsibility
Task elimination helped the team focus on their core responsibilities.
A eliminação de tarefas ajudou a equipe a focar em suas responsabilidades principais.
2. A management or productivity strategy aimed at streamlining operations by cutting tasks that do not add value
Through task elimination, the company reduced administrative overhead by 30%.
Por meio da eliminação de tarefas, a empresa reduziu os custos administrativos em 30%.
3. The deliberate removal of work items from a project scope to improve efficiency or meet deadlines
Task elimination became necessary when the project deadline was moved up.
A eliminação de tarefas tornou-se necessária quando o prazo do projeto foi antecipado.
Task elimination is a key concept in modern business management, particularly in lean methodology and agile practices. In Brazil, this approach has gained prominence in corporate environments as companies seek to improve productivity and reduce costs. In the USA, it's frequently associated with business efficiency movements and is common terminology in management consulting, startups, and tech industries. The concept reflects a shift toward quality-focused work rather than quantity of tasks performed.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
task removalwork eliminationprocess streamliningredundancy eliminationworkload reduction
Antonyms / Antônimos
task additionworkload expansiontask accumulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eliminação de tarefas
Standard business Portuguese term used in corporate environments
São Paulo
eliminação de tarefas / corte de atividades
Corporate business Portuguese, may also use 'corte de atividades' in business contexts
Portugal
eliminação de tarefas
Same term used; alternatively 'supressão de tarefas' in more formal contexts
USA Business English
task elimination
Common in management, lean, and agile methodologies

Related Words

workflow optimizationlean managementefficiency improvementprocess optimizationresource allocationproject scope

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the fat
streamline operations
trim the fat
pare down
whittle away
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