doorgetuurd

Doorgetuurd is a Dutch neologism used in contemporary discourse to describe a workflow or process that remains continuous across multiple stages, preserving momentum rather than resetting at discrete milestones. The term is discussed in relation to policy development, project management, and product development, where keeping context and coordination intact is seen as a way to reduce rework and miscommunication.

Etymology and origins

The word is a compound formed from door (through) and getuurd, a less common past participle form found in some Dutch dialects. The exact origin of the combined term is uncertain, but it emerged in informal and industry-specific discussions during the 2010s as a way to express sustained, cross-phase collaboration. It is not yet widely standardized in dictionaries.

Usage and semantics

Doorgetuurd describes a mode of work in which activities, decisions, and deliverables are linked across phases, allowing work to flow from one stage to the next without abrupt halts. Proponents argue that this approach improves alignment, reduces handover losses, and shortens lead times. Critics warn that it can blur milestones and responsibilities if not carefully coordinated.

Applications

In policy and urban planning, a doorgetuurd approach might involve parallel stakeholder engagement and overlapping permitting, design, and funding discussions. In software and product development, it can refer to maintaining a continuously refined backlog and overlapping sprints to sustain progress and context.

See also

Iterative development, continuous delivery, project management, design thinking.