as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future
proactive decision by the city fathers to plan for the eventual withering away of the region's manufacturing base
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Hyman sees the startup as a natural extension of his desire to make medicine more proactive, pointing to a philosophy called P4 medicine, which stands for predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory.
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
But many environmentalists say the key is to be proactive and ensure protections for the species before the threat is fully realized.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, this proactive leadership approach fosters a collaborative, empowered, and high-performing team that remains aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
—Jenny Fernandez, Harvard Business Review, 4 Dec. 2024
With the rising importance of sustainability, growing data security concerns, stricter compliance regulations and shifting geopolitical realities, businesses must stay proactive.
—Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Angela Haupt, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
But many environmentalists say the key is to be proactive and ensure protections for the species before the threat is fully realized.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Ultimately, this proactive leadership approach fosters a collaborative, empowered, and high-performing team that remains aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
—Jenny Fernandez, Harvard Business Review, 4 Dec. 2024
With the rising importance of sustainability, growing data security concerns, stricter compliance regulations and shifting geopolitical realities, businesses must stay proactive.
—Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Proactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proactive. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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