A bias for action and a preference for taking action. For example, a employee may do more than is required or expected in the job or look for new opportunities to improve performance or results.
- Shows persistence in taking action to overcome problems or obstacles and rejection by others. A resilient attitude of not giving up easily when things do not go as planned.
- Puts in extra effort or time as needed to solve problems or address current opportunities for immediate results.
World English Dictionary
— n
- the first step or action of a matter; commencing move: he took the initiative ; a peace initiative
- the right or power to begin or initiate something: he has the initiative
- the ability or attitude required to begin or initiate something
- government
- the right or power to introduce legislation, etc, in a legislative body
- the procedure by which citizens originate legislation, as in many American states and Switzerland
- on one's own initiative without being prompted
— adj
- of or concerning initiation or serving to initiate; initiatory
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