unofficial progress
[ən-ə-ˈfi-śəl ˈprä-ɡres]
noun phrasefemininepl: progressos não oficiais
progresso não oficial
1. advancement or development that has not been formally recognized, announced, or sanctioned by official authorities
The company made unofficial progress on the new product before the board approved the project.
A empresa fez progresso não oficial no novo produto antes da aprovação do conselho.
2. informal improvements or achievements that occur outside formal channels or documentation
Unofficial progress was made through informal meetings between the departments.
Progresso não oficial foi feito através de reuniões informais entre os departamentos.
In Brazilian business culture, 'progresso não oficial' often refers to work accomplished through informal networks and relationships (jogo de cintura), which is common in hierarchical organizational structures. In the US, this concept relates to grassroots progress and informal problem-solving that precedes official announcements or approvals.
NYC Slang
under-the-radar progress; the low-key grind
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