Definitions by DrPunkt
Proactive outsourcing
The strategic act of volunteering tasks, advocating for action, or setting expectations, with the unspoken plan that someone else will actually follow through and do the work.
• “We really need to stay on top of this project,” she said, in classic proactive outsourcing fashion — then disappeared for the rest of the week.
• His proactive outsourcing game is strong: he starts every meeting with action items he never touches.
• His proactive outsourcing game is strong: he starts every meeting with action items he never touches.
Proactive outsourcing by DrPunkt April 15, 2025