initiative
in-i-ti-a-tive
noun
A new plan or strategy designed to solve a problem or improve a situation.
"The government launched a new environmental initiative."
noun
The ability to act independently and make decisions without being told what to do.
"She showed great initiative at work."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: inaugural, first, opening, maiden, initiatory, opening move, first step, enterprisingness, go-ahead, enterprise