unaligned objectives

[ˌʌnəˈlaɪnd əbˈdʒɛktɪvz]
noun phrase
objetivos desalinhados
1. Goals or targets of different parties, organizations, or team members that do not match or work toward the same purpose; conflicting or divergent aims
The project failed because the marketing and engineering teams had unaligned objectives.
O projeto falhou porque os objetivos desalinhados dos times de marketing e engenharia não convergiam.
2. In business or project management, situations where stakeholders pursue different priorities without coordination
Unaligned objectives between management and employees can lead to decreased productivity.
Objetivos desalinhados entre gerência e funcionários podem levar a uma diminuição da produtividade.
3. In international relations or diplomacy, when countries or entities pursue conflicting interests
The trade negotiations stalled due to unaligned objectives between the two nations.
As negociações comerciais paralisaram devido aos objetivos desalinhados entre as duas nações.
This term is widely used in Brazilian corporate environments and multinational companies operating in Brazil. In the USA, it's common in management consulting, tech startups, and organizational development discussions. The concept reflects modern concerns about workplace collaboration and strategic alignment in both cultures.
NYC Slang
when teams aren't on the same page / when goals don't jibe
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conflicting goalsdivergent aimsmisaligned objectivescompeting interestsdisparate targets
Antonyms / Antônimos
aligned objectivesshared goalscommon purposesynchronized aimsunified objectives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivos desalinhados
Standard term used in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
objetivos desalinhados / metas desencontradas
Business hubs often use both terms interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
objetivos desalinhados / objetivos que não batem
More colloquial usage in local business communities
Portugal
objetivos desalinhados / objetivos não convergentes
European Portuguese may prefer 'convergentes' in formal contexts

Related Words

alignmentgoal settingstakeholder managementstrategic planningcoordinationorganizational culture

Related Idioms & Phrases

not on the same page
pulling in different directions
at cross purposes
singing from different hymn sheets
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