Initiative
Are you frequently impressed by individuals stepping up and making a difference for their teams and the organization? Do you have a culture in which great ideas can come from anywhere?
Initiative is characterized by high levels of proactivity and out-of-the-box creative thinking. These individuals excel at making independent decisions after a careful analysis of all perspectives. They are also capable of cautious and formative defiance which can help steer organizations to successful courses.
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Individuals
Individuals with high levels of initiative are often seen taking point on new projects, creating affinity groups within the organization and leading the way in a new direction.
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Teams
Teams with high levels of initiative understand the aspects of a project that they can work on by themselves, and do so because they compliment someone else on their team. Each member takes into account what other members need and how they can best support each other, preventing rather than reacting to potential problems.
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Organizations
Organizations that are driven with high levels of initiative are ahead of the curve with strong innovation and continuous development. These organizations always have a game plan and are typically good at both crisis and non-crisis functioning.
Initiative In The Real World
