incrementalism
noun
in·cre·men·tal·ism
ˌiŋ-krə-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm 
: a policy or advocacy of a policy of political or social change by degrees : gradualism
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Such a siloed approach can lead to incrementalism, where small, isolated changes fail to capitalize on the broader potential of new technology or new ways of doing business.
CSOs must spearhead a broader conversation about the ROI of sustainable practices.
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David Craig, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
But hard realities forced Petro’s hand, and incrementalism may in fact have a better chance of successfully curbing Colombia’s violence.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Leading The Charge The time for incrementalism is over.
—David Craig, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Critics on the right lambaste liberalism for rejecting tradition, while detractors on the left lament its tepid incrementalism and the cruelty of its economic policies.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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David Craig, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
But hard realities forced Petro’s hand, and incrementalism may in fact have a better chance of successfully curbing Colombia’s violence.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Leading The Charge The time for incrementalism is over.
—David Craig, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Critics on the right lambaste liberalism for rejecting tradition, while detractors on the left lament its tepid incrementalism and the cruelty of its economic policies.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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“Incrementalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incrementalism. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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