change agent
[tʃeɪndʒ ˈeɪdʒənt]
nounpl: change agents
agente de mudança
1. A person or entity that initiates, drives, or facilitates organizational, social, or personal transformation
She was a change agent in the company, implementing new digital strategies that revolutionized the workplace.
Ela foi uma agente de mudança na empresa, implementando novas estratégias digitais que revolucionaram o ambiente de trabalho.
2. An individual who actively promotes innovation and challenges the status quo to achieve improvement
As a change agent, he challenged outdated practices and introduced sustainable solutions.
Como agente de mudança, ele desafiou práticas obsoletas e introduziu soluções sustentáveis.
3. A catalyst for transformation in organizational development, social reform, or community improvement
The nonprofit organization appointed a change agent to lead their modernization efforts.
A organização sem fins lucrativos designou uma agente de mudança para liderar seus esforços de modernização.
The term 'change agent' gained prominence in American business culture during the 1990s-2000s with the rise of management consulting and organizational development. In Brazil, the concept is increasingly valued in corporate environments and startup culture, reflecting a growing emphasis on innovation and modernization. The term reflects both American business values of disruption and progress, and Brazilian cultural openness to transformation and adaptation.
NYC Slang
game-changer; disruptor
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