Quick win
American Slang Term
American
★★★★☆ Common
Formal
Meaning: A small, easy-to-achieve success that demonstrates progress quickly.
容易实现的小成果,能快速展示进展。
Un éxito pequeño y fácil de lograr que demuestra avances rápidamente.
すぐに進捗を示せる、小さくて達成しやすい成功。
빠르게 성과를 보여줄 수 있는 작고 달성하기 쉬운 성공.
Something that can be done fast with minimal resources to show results. New managers often look for quick wins to build credibility. Similar to 'low-hanging fruit' but emphasizes speed and visible impact.
用最少资源快速完成并展现成果的事情。新上任的管理者经常寻找速赢来建立信誉。类似于'low-hanging fruit',但更强调速度和可见的影响力。
Algo que se puede hacer rápido con mínimos recursos para mostrar resultados. Los nuevos directivos suelen buscar victorias rápidas para ganar credibilidad. Similar a 'fruta al alcance de la mano', pero enfatiza la velocidad y el impacto visible.
最小限のリソースで素早く結果を出せること。新任マネージャーはしばしば信頼を築くためにクイックウィンを探す。「low-hanging fruit」に似ているが、スピードと目に見えるインパクトを重視する。
최소한의 자원으로 빠르게 결과를 보여줄 수 있는 것입니다. 새로운 관리자는 종종 신뢰를 쌓기 위해 빠른 성과를 찾습니다. 'low-hanging fruit'와 비슷하지만 속도와 가시적 효과를 강조합니다.
Examples
- Let's find some quick wins to build momentum before tackling the big issues. 在攻克大难题之前,先找一些速赢项目来积攒势头。Busquemos algunas victorias rápidas para coger impulso antes de abordar los grandes problemas.大きな課題に取り組む前に、勢いをつけるためのクイックウィンを見つけましょう。큰 문제를 다루기 전에 추진력을 얻기 위한 빠른 성과를 찾아봅시다.
- Fixing the broken link on our homepage is a quick win. 修复官网首页的坏链接就是一个速赢。Arreglar el enlace roto de nuestra página de inicio es una victoria rápida.ホームページの壊れたリンクを直すのは、すぐにできる改善です。홈페이지의 깨진 링크를 고치는 것은 빠른 성과입니다.
- The new hire scored a quick win by automating the daily report. 新同事通过自动化日报流程迅速取得了成果。El nuevo empleado consiguió una victoria rápida automatizando el informe diario.新入社員が日次レポートを自動化して、早速成果を出しました。신입 사원이 일일 보고서를 자동화해서 빠르게 성과를 냈습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: project management, consulting, new leadership
Tone: pragmatic, results-oriented
✓ Do Say
- Let's focus on quick wins.我们先集中精力做几个速赢。Centrémonos en victorias rápidas.まずはクイックウィンに集中しましょう。빠른 성과에 집중합시다.
- That was a nice quick win.那是个不错的速赢。Esa fue una buena victoria rápida.いいクイックウィンでしたね。좋은 빠른 성과였어요.
✗ Don't Say
- Don't only focus on quick wins — some problems need long-term solutions.不要只盯着速赢——有些问题需要长期解决方案。No te centres solo en victorias rápidas: algunos problemas requieren soluciones a largo plazo.クイックウィンだけに集中しないこと。長期的な解決策が必要な問題もある。빠른 성과에만 집중하지 마세요. 어떤 문제는 장기적인 해결책이 필요합니다.
Origin & History
Sports metaphor (a fast, easy victory) adopted into project management and consulting in the 2000s.
Cultural Context
Era: 2000s–present
Generation: Working adults
Social background: Professional / White-collar
Regional notes: Corporate America — all regions
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