risk-taking
noun
: the act or fact of doing something that involves danger or risk in order to achieve a goal
Starting a business always involves some risk-taking.
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Organizations must develop workplace cultures that champion experimentation while allowing for risk-taking and questioning traditional AI beliefs.
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Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This early risk-taking by McDonald’s opened the door for other environmental groups to help businesses understand how to reduce their environmental impact, including emissions, while boosting the companies’ profitability.
—Ethan I. Thorpe, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
The pandemic might have had a similar effect on risk-taking overall, says Wulff, the research scientist.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Instead of presenting a flawless narrative, students should highlight moments of genuine curiosity, ethical decision-making, and intellectual risk-taking.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This early risk-taking by McDonald’s opened the door for other environmental groups to help businesses understand how to reduce their environmental impact, including emissions, while boosting the companies’ profitability.
—Ethan I. Thorpe, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
The pandemic might have had a similar effect on risk-taking overall, says Wulff, the research scientist.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
Instead of presenting a flawless narrative, students should highlight moments of genuine curiosity, ethical decision-making, and intellectual risk-taking.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Risk-taking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk-taking. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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