buy-in

noun

ˈbī-ˌin

plural buy-ins

: acceptance of and willingness to actively support and participate in something (such as a proposed new plan or policy)

Without buy-in from his troops, Gruden's just another tuned-out coach.—

Tim Keown

Probably the biggest challenge is to increase teacher buy-in. Some worry that Khan's methods are too untested. Others are more blunt, saying he wants to replace teachers with computers.—

Kayla Webley

Examples of buy-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That leadership buy-in is critical for new HR initiatives, AI transformations, managing expectations, and making sure that strategy is aligned across functions. —

Ani Freedman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 Conversely, achieving early wins through smaller projects can build momentum, generate buy-in and attract additional resources for larger transformation projects. —

Simon Bennett, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Trust a key factor in AI adoption How can companies build trust to accelerate digital transformation and get employee buy-in? —

Shawn Tully, Fortune Europe, 10 Oct. 2024 But the team, housed within the county’s Justice, Care and Opportunities Department, struggled to get buy-in from other county agencies. —

Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for buy-in

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