B246 words
Leadership and Management
Language for leading teams and managing organizations.
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Words in this collection
- leadershipnounˈli dərˌʃɪpThe position, function, or ability of a person (or group) to guide, direct, or influence others.
- managementnounˈmænɪdʒməntthe process or practice of controlling, organizing, and making decisions about something, especially a business or organization.
- authoritynounɔːˈθɒrɪtɪThe official power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having such power.
- decisionnoundɪˈsɪʒ əna choice or judgement made after considering different possibilities
- strategynounˈstræt ɪ dʒiA detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, or competition.
- visionnounˈvɪʒənThe faculty or state of being able to see.
- motivationnounˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃənThe reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; the general desire or willingness to do something.
- delegationnounˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃənA group of people chosen or authorized to represent a larger group or organization.
- accountabilitynounəˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ tiThe state of being responsible for your actions or decisions and required to explain them.
- responsibilitynounrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪtɪThe state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or having control over someone; the state of being accountable or to blame for something.
- integritynounɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪThe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
- transparencynoun-ˈpɛər-The quality or state of being transparent; the condition of allowing light to pass through so that objects can be distinctly seen.
- communicationnounkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənThe act or process of sharing information, ideas, or feelings between people or groups, typically through speech, writing, or other mediums.
- negotiationnounnɪˌgoʊ ʃiˈeɪ ʃənA formal discussion between people or groups who are trying to reach an agreement.
- conflictnounkənˈflɪktA serious disagreement, argument, or prolonged struggle, often involving opposing ideas, interests, or forces.
- resolutionnounˌrɛzəˈluːʃənA firm decision to do or not to do something.
- performancenounpərˈfɔr mənsThe act of carrying out or accomplishing a task, function, or piece of work, often to a standard that can be measured or judged.
- evaluationnounɪˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃənThe process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.
- feedbacknounfēd<strong>′</strong>băk′Information or reactions about a person's performance, a product, or a process, used as a basis for improvement.
- empowermentnounɪmˈpaʊəməntThe process of giving someone the authority, power, or confidence to do something.
- mentoringnounˈmɛntərɪŋThe activity of giving a less experienced person guidance, support, and advice to help them develop their skills and progress.
- innovationnounˌɪn əˈveɪ ʃənThe introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or device.
- changeverb-transitivetʃeɪndʒto make or become different
- transformationtrăns′fər-mā<strong>′</strong>shənA complete or major change in form, nature, appearance, or character.
- effectivenessnounɪˈfɛk tɪv nɪsThe quality of producing the intended or desired result.
- influencenounˈɪnflʊənsThe power or capacity to affect the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something.
- credibilitynounˌkrɛd əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality of being trusted and believed in.
- trustnountrʌstA firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
- commitmentnounkəˈmɪt məntA promise or firm decision to do something; the state of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship.
- supervisionnounˌsu pərˈvɪʒ ənThe act or process of watching over, managing, or directing a person, activity, or place to ensure correct, safe, or effective operation.
- facilitationnounfəˌsɪl ɪˈteɪ ʃənThe act of making a process or action easier or more likely to happen.
- collaborationnounkəˌlæb əˈreɪ ʃənThe action of working with someone to produce or create something.
- consensusnounkənˈsɛnsəsGeneral agreement among a group of people.
- stakeholdernounˈsteɪkˌhəʊldəA person or organisation with an interest or concern in something, especially a business, project, or system.
- governancenounˈɡʌvənənsThe act, process, or way of governing; the system of rules, practices, and processes by which an organisation or territory is directed and controlled.
- policynounˈpɒl ə siA formally decided set of principles, plans, or rules of action, especially one formally adopted by an organization, government, or individual.
- implementationnounˌɪm plə mənˈteɪ ʃənThe act or process of putting a plan, decision, or system into effect.
- assessmentnounəˈsɛsməntThe act of judging or evaluating something, especially to determine its value, quality, or importance.
- competencekŏm<strong>′</strong>pĭ-tənsThe ability to do something well, to a necessary standard; the skill and knowledge to perform a specific task or job effectively.
- flexibilitynounˌflɛk səˈbɪl ɪ tiThe ability to be easily bent or changed without breaking.
- resiliencenounrɪˈzɪl yənsThe ability to recover quickly from difficulties or bounce back after challenges.
- adaptabilitynounəˌdæp təˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality or ability of being able to change or adjust to new conditions, circumstances, or requirements.
- sustainabilitynounsəˌsteɪ nəˈbɪl ɪ tiThe ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance.
- alignmentnounəˈlaɪnməntThe act of arranging parts or positions in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
- coordinationkəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃənThe act of organizing people or groups so that they work together efficiently toward a common goal.
- initiative-ˈnɪʃətɪvThe ability and desire to assess and act on situations independently, without needing to be told what to do.