catalyst
(noun)
Someone or something that encourages progress or change.
Examples of catalyst in the following topics:
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Organizational Development
- This is often done with the assistance of a "change agent" or "catalyst" who enables appropriate theories and techniques from applied behavioral sciences, anthropology, sociology, and phenomenology.
- The terms "change agent" and "catalyst" suggest a leader who is engaged in transformation leadership as opposed to management (management being a more incremental or efficiency-based change methodology).
- Experts in systems thinking and organizational learning have also emerged as OD catalysts.
- Organizational development is often facilitated with the assistance of a "catalyst" or "change agent" such as an influential manager.
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Building Support for Intrapreneurship
- Understanding not only how to innovate but also how to operate as a catalyst for change is a useful characteristic for aspiring intrapreneurs.
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Types of Innovation
- In business and economics, innovation is the catalyst to growth.
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E-Business Strategy
- In the emerging global economy, e-commerce and e-business have become increasingly necessary components of business strategy and strong catalysts for economic development.
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Inside and Outside Forces for Organizational Change
- Understanding key internal and external change catalysts is critical to successful change management for organizational leaders.