foster commitment

[ˈfɔːstər kəˈmɪtmənt]
verb phrase
promover compromisso
1. to encourage, nurture, and develop a sense of dedication or obligation to a cause, organization, or person
The company implemented new programs to foster commitment among its employees.
A empresa implementou novos programas para promover compromisso entre seus funcionários.
2. to create conditions that strengthen loyalty and dedication over time
Teachers work to foster commitment to education in their students.
Os professores trabalham para promover compromisso com a educação em seus alunos.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'foster commitment' is commonly discussed in HR and organizational development contexts, reflecting an emphasis on employee engagement and company loyalty. In American corporate settings, it's frequently used in performance management and leadership training discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
build commitmentencourage dedicationdevelop loyaltynurture engagementstrengthen dedication
Antonyms / Antônimos
discourage commitmentundermine dedicationweaken loyaltydiminish engagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
promover compromisso
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
incentivar comprometimento
slight variation with 'comprometimento' equally acceptable
São Paulo
fortalecer o comprometimento
emphasizes strengthening aspect
Portugal
promover empenho/comprometimento
similar usage but may prefer 'empenho' in some contexts

Related Words

commitmentdedicationengagementloyaltyaccountabilityorganizational culture

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile to foster commitment
foster a culture of commitment
foster organizational commitment
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