initelnost
Initelnost is a term used to describe the quality or state of being an initiator, specifically the tendency to start actions, projects, or changes rather than waiting to respond to events. While not universally standardized in dictionaries, it appears in some discussions of personality and organizational behavior as a close analogue of initiative or proactivity, with emphasis on the proactive initiation of new tasks and opportunities.
The word is formed with a root related to initiation or beginning and a suffix that marks
In practice, initelnost is used to describe individuals or units—teams, departments, or organizations—that routinely take the
Measurement of initelnost, when used in research or assessments, typically involves self-report scales or observer ratings
See also: initiative, proactivity, leadership, entrepreneurship, psychological constructs of conscientiousness and openness to experience.