initiative

INITIATIVE noun

uk/ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ us initiative noun
(ABILITY)

the ability to make decisions and do things without needing to be told what to do

инициативность, находчивость
We need someone who can work on their own initiative (= without anyone telling them what to do). take the initiative
to be the first person to do something that solves a problem or improves a situation

проявлять инициативу
Jackson had taken the initiative and prepared a report.