also: ようりょうのよい
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
know-how; adept at handling things; good at getting things done efficiently
Describes a person who is practical, resourceful, and knows the knack of doing things smoothly. Often implies street-smart efficiency rather than just book-smarts.
彼は要領のいい人で、どんな仕事もすぐに覚える。
He's a resourceful person who picks up any task quickly.
要領のいいやり方で、短時間で終わらせた
She finished it in a short time by doing it in an efficient, know-how way.
Phrase composed of 要領 (knack, essential point) + の (possessive particle) + いい (good). The combination literally means 'having a good knack'.