unmanaged product development
[ʌnˈmænɪdʒd ˈprɒdʌkt dɪˈveləpmənt]
nounpl: unmanaged product developments
desenvolvimento de produto não gerenciado
1. Product development process that lacks formal oversight, structured planning, clear goals, or systematic project management methodologies
The startup's unmanaged product development resulted in missed deadlines and feature creep.
O desenvolvimento de produto não gerenciado da startup resultou em prazos perdidos e aumento descontrolado de funcionalidades.
2. A development approach characterized by ad hoc decisions, insufficient resource allocation, and absence of defined metrics or milestones
Unmanaged product development often leads to quality issues and budget overruns.
O desenvolvimento de produto não gerenciado frequentemente leva a problemas de qualidade e excedimento de orçamento.
3. A chaotic or disorganized approach to bringing a product from conception to market without proper governance or control mechanisms
The company recognized the risks of unmanaged product development and invested in project management tools.
A empresa reconheceu os riscos do desenvolvimento de produto não gerenciado e investiu em ferramentas de gerenciamento de projetos.
This term is frequently used in Silicon Valley and Brazilian tech startup culture as a cautionary business descriptor. In Brazil, it highlights a contrast between informal startup culture and formal enterprise practices. The phrase reflects growing awareness in both American and Brazilian companies about the need for structured methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Lean in product development.
NYC Slang
hot mess development / cluster product development
Related Idioms & Phrases
flying by the seat of your pants
like a ship without a captain
running around in circles
throwing spaghetti at the wall
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