workflow disruption

[/ˈwɜːrkfloʊ dɪsˈrʌpʃən/]
nounfemininepl: workflow disruptions / interrupções de fluxo de trabalho
interrupção de fluxo de trabalho
1. An unexpected interruption or disturbance that halts or impedes the normal progression of work processes or tasks
The server outage caused a significant workflow disruption that delayed all project deadlines.
A falha do servidor causou uma interrupção significativa do fluxo de trabalho que atrasou todos os prazos do projeto.
2. A break in the sequence of activities or operations that reduces productivity and efficiency
Frequent meetings create workflow disruption for developers trying to focus on coding.
Reuniões frequentes criam interrupção no fluxo de trabalho para desenvolvedores tentando se concentrar na codificação.
3. Any event or circumstance that prevents employees from completing their assigned tasks in a timely manner
The software update caused a workflow disruption lasting several hours.
A atualização de software causou uma interrupção de fluxo de trabalho que durou várias horas.
In Brazilian corporate environments, 'workflow disruption' is a term commonly used in agile methodologies and tech companies. American companies emphasize minimizing these disruptions as part of lean management practices. The concept is central to discussions about remote work, as companies assess how various interruptions impact distributed teams differently than co-located ones.
NYC Slang
workflow hiccup, work jam, productivity killer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work interruptionoperational disruptionprocess interruptionproductivity lossdowntime
Antonyms / Antônimos
workflow continuityseamless operationsuninterrupted workflowoperational efficiency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interrupção de fluxo de trabalho
Most common and formal term used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
parada no fluxo de trabalho
Alternative colloquial usage meaning 'halt in workflow'
São Paulo
interrupção operacional
More corporate/technical terminology, often used in IT sectors
Portugal
interrupção do fluxo de trabalho
Identical to Brazilian but with slightly different business context emphasis

Related Words

workflowdisruptiondowntimeproductivitybottleneckinterruptionprocess managementoperational efficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
break the rhythm
hit a snag
derail the process
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