bottom-up initiative
[ˈbɑtəm ʌp ɪˈnɪʃətɪv]
nounpl: bottom-up initiatives
iniciativa de baixo para cima
1. A project, movement, or change that originates from ordinary people or lower organizational levels rather than from top management or leadership
The company's successful sustainability program started as a bottom-up initiative from employees in the warehouse.
O programa de sustentabilidade bem-sucedido da empresa começou como uma iniciativa de baixo para cima dos funcionários do armazém.
2. An approach to problem-solving or decision-making that incorporates input from the ground level before moving to higher levels of authority
The new workplace policies were developed through a bottom-up initiative that included feedback from all staff members.
As novas políticas de trabalho foram desenvolvidas por uma iniciativa de baixo para cima que incluiu feedback de todos os funcionários.
In Brazil, bottom-up initiatives have gained prominence in recent years as companies and organizations increasingly embrace participatory management and employee engagement. The concept aligns with growing corporate social responsibility trends and community-based development programs. In the USA, bottom-up initiatives are particularly valued in tech startups and progressive organizations that prioritize innovation and employee involvement in decision-making processes.
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