Slimlaget

Slimlaget is a term used in Norwegian-language contexts to describe a small, efficient, and agile group or team. The word is formed from the Norwegian noun laget (“the team”) and the adjective slim, which can denote lean or efficient in contemporary usage and, in informal speech, clever. Because slim can carry more than one nuance, slimlaget may imply either a lean roster or a high-functioning, clever unit, depending on context.

Usage

The expression appears mainly in informal discourse and media to characterize sports rosters, project teams, or startup squads that prioritize speed and adaptability over size. In management and organizational discussions, slimlaget is used to describe cross-functional teams with clear goals, tight communication, and rapid iteration cycles. In fiction and popular culture, the name Slimlaget has been used for various fictional groups or teams, often as a label for a nimble organization.

Etymology

Laget means “the team” in Norwegian, while slim adds nuance of lean, efficient, or clever. The combination is not a formal, widely recognized entry in standard Norwegian dictionaries, but it has enough usage in niche contexts to be understood in the right circles.

See also

Lean manufacturing, Agile methodology, Cross-functional team, Small team.