General Glossary:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
3BL | See Triple Bottom Line or Triple-Bottom-Approach |
Accountable communication | The practice of communicating in a transparent, honest, and responsible manner, while being willing to take ownership of one's words and actions. It involves conveying information clearly and accurately, acknowledging mistakes or shortcomings when they occur, and being open to feedback and dialogue. |
Achieve | To successfully reach a desired goal or outcome. |
Achievement: | The act of successfully accomplishing something significant or reaching a specific goal. |
Action plan | A detailed outline of the steps and resources needed to achieve a specific objective. |
Adaptability | The ability to adjust and thrive in changing circumstances or environments. Adaptability is the capacity to adapt effectively to new situations, challenges, information, and environments. In psychology, adaptability is a key aspect of resilience: individuals with high adaptability are flexible and open-minded. They possess strong problem-solving skills, can manage uncertain situations adeptly, and actively pursue new knowledge, skills, and experiences to foster personal growth and expand their abilities. |
Adaptation | The process of adjusting to new circumstances or environments, often involving the modification of behavior, traits, or strategies to better suit changing conditions. |
Adoption | The act of accepting and implementing (circular economy) practices and principles. |
Agenda 2030 | A roadmap for the future that will enable people around the world to live in dignity while preserving the natural foundations of life in the long term. |
Agile | Agile often used as a synonym for "Agile working", but technically, "Agile" refers to the philosophy or methodology, while "Agile working" refers to the actual way of working that incorporates Agile principles. |
Agile Methodology | It is a project management style that prioritizes ongoing collaboration and improvement while segmenting the work into manageable parts. |
Agile working | Agile working is a way of working that prioritises flexibility and adaptability, often involving flexible work arrangements, iterative planning, and continuous improvement, to help teams respond quickly to changing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a rapidly changing environment. |
Alignment | The process of ensuring that various elements, such as CSR initiatives, strategies, or actions, are in harmony or agreement with broader business goals and objectives. It can also refer to the state of agreement or harmony between personal values and organizational values. |
Analyses | Detailed examinations or investigations of real-world initiatives and undertakings. |
Analysis: | The systematic process of examining data, information, or something in detail to gain a deeper understanding, identify patterns, and make informed decisions. |
Apply | To put into practice or implement. |
Archetypes | A standard or original example of something from which others are derived or replicated. |
Associations | Associations are non-profit legal entities based on a membership model that can perform economic activities under condition that they do not distribute any profit to their members. Associations are active in all EU Member States and can serve a multitude of purposes including collective, social purposes and public benefit. |
Auditing | The examination and evaluation of records, systems, and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. |
Authenticity | The quality of being genuine, true, and trustworthy. |
