promotive
adjective
pro·mo·tive
prə-ˈmō-tiv 
: tending or serving to promote
measures promotive of good health
promotiveness
noun
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Not only do leaders prefer promotive voice (i.e., positive suggestions) far more than the prohibitive type (i.e., feedback that highlights shortcomings), but their views of employees may vary depending on the voice contributions these latter ones make.
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Caterina Bulgarella, Forbes, 24 June 2021
Despite senior leaders’ expectations, failure to use promotive input in the context of a dialogue about equality and inclusion may not be authority-defying but reflect the dynamics of the change at stake.
—Caterina Bulgarella, Forbes, 24 June 2021
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Caterina Bulgarella, Forbes, 24 June 2021
Despite senior leaders’ expectations, failure to use promotive input in the context of a dialogue about equality and inclusion may not be authority-defying but reflect the dynamics of the change at stake.
—Caterina Bulgarella, Forbes, 24 June 2021
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“Promotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promotive. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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