proactivity

[ proh-ak-tiv-i-tee ]

noun

1. the act, characteristic, or habit of thinking and acting so as to prepare for, intervene in, or control expected events, especially negative or challenging ones; initiative:

   Thanks again for your proactivity; you solved this problem before I even knew there was a problem!

   In a fast-paced, multithreat online environment, proactivity and stability are the cornerstones of good cybersecurity strategy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proactivity¹

proactiv(e) ( def ) + -ity ( def )

Example Sentences

In addition to shifting the burden of proof from employee to employer, public policy must take a proactive approach to pay standards.

From Fortune

Facebook says it played a “proactive” role in the FBI investigation, first reaching out to law enforcement six months ago.

From TechCrunch

Automated root-cause analysis allows operators to shift toward predictive, proactive SLA management, meaning the detection and prevention of anomalies before they happen.

From MIT Technology Review

He says the gestures and statements companies made this summer follow a long history of being reactive, instead of proactive.

From Fortune

By aligning proactive communications efforts to the news of the day, companies can boost their reputation and expand interest in their stock.

From Fortune

Republicans could work around this issue with a touch of proactivity.

From The Daily Beast

But proactivity will be rewarded, by Thursday, when the Sun quits squaring Pluto.

From The Daily Beast