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proactive stance
[proʊˈæktɪv stæns]
noun
pl: proactive stances
postura proativa
1.
An attitude or position of taking action in anticipation of future problems or opportunities rather than reacting to events after they occur
The company took a proactive stance on climate change by reducing emissions before regulations required it.
A empresa adotou uma postura proativa sobre mudanças climáticas, reduzindo emissões antes de as regulamentações exigirem.
2.
A deliberate approach to management or leadership that involves planning and preventing issues
A proactive stance in customer service means addressing problems before customers complain.
Uma postura proativa no atendimento ao cliente significa resolver problemas antes que os clientes reclamem.
Synonyms
proactive approach
forward-thinking position
preventive stance
anticipatory stance
initiative-taking attitude
Antonyms
reactive stance
passive stance
defensive position
wait-and-see approach
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
postura proativa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
postura proativa / atitude proativa
Both terms used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
postura proactiva / atitude proactiva
Slightly different spelling preference; both widely used
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the bull by the horns
get ahead of the curve
strike while the iron is hot
be ahead of the game
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