Forward-thinking
adj.thoughtful, capableprofessional
What it means
Open to useful new ideas and future improvements.
Reach for it when praising openness to useful new ideas and future improvement
A forward-thinking principal added practical media literacy classes.
Choose between these
6- everyday
modern
current practice replaces an outdated method
not when Modern can be fashionable without being thoughtful.
- warm
new evidence receives fair consideration
not when Open-mindedness does not ensure future action.
- warm
imagination defines an ambitious future
not when Visionary may overstate a practical small improvement.
- professional
new methods create demonstrated value
not when Novelty alone does not prove forward thinking.
- professional
reform moves practice beyond harmful convention
not when Progressive can be politically loaded.
- formal
initiative turns opportunity into action
not when Enterprising can emphasize profit.
Said against
3- hidebound
- reactionary
- shortsighted
It naturally appears in
3- forward-thinking leader
A forward-thinking leader invites younger voices.
- forward-thinking plan
The forward-thinking plan includes repair skills.
- forward-thinking organization
A forward-thinking organization publishes its experiments.