working proposal
[ˈwɜrkɪŋ prəˈpoʊzəl]
nounpl: working proposals
proposta de trabalho
1. a preliminary or tentative proposal intended for discussion, review, and refinement rather than final implementation
The team presented a working proposal for the new marketing strategy.
A equipe apresentou uma proposta de trabalho para a nova estratégia de marketing.
2. a draft proposal used as a basis for further development and collaboration
We need to develop a working proposal before moving forward with the project.
Precisamos desenvolver uma proposta de trabalho antes de prosseguir com o projeto.
In Brazilian business culture, the concept of 'proposta de trabalho' is widely used in collaborative environments where iterative feedback and refinement are valued. This reflects the preference for discussing ideas before finalizing them. In American corporate settings, this is common in agile and startup methodologies. In Portugal, similar concepts exist but may use different terminology such as 'projecto inicial' or 'proposta preliminar'.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put forward a working proposal
draft a working proposal
circulate a working proposal for feedback
refine a working proposal
work on a proposal
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