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Common collocations with initiative in British Collocation

initiative noun

UK /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/

his own, her own, etc

We are looking for someone who can work on their own initiative.

use initiative

demonstrate
show
use

Candidates should demonstrate initiative and flexibility.

They will need to use their initiative.

encourage initiative

encourage

The staff plan encourages initiative and the taking of responsibility.

courage
creativity
drive
enthusiasm
flexibility
resourcefulness
responsibility

Experience is not essential if the candidate can show initiative and drive.

important

ambitious
bold
exciting
high-profile
key
major
successful

We are delighted to announce another major initiative to enhance access to the Library’s archives.

new

groundbreaking
innovative
new
pioneering

This is an exciting new initiative from the Government.

happening in a particular area

global
international
local
national
nationwide
regional
community-based, school-based, UK-based, etc
UK-wide, city-wide, industry-wide, etc

It has grown from a regional initiative to a national project.

happening with support from others

collaborative
joint

The new service is a joint initiative by the health service and local councils.

paid for by a particular organization

government funded, EU funded, council funded, etc

The Sport England funded initiative will help pay for athletes’ training.

to raise money

fundraising

The match is a fundraising initiative to raise money for disaster victims.