to change direction or focus, especially in strategy or business
The company decided to pivot toward digital services.
Startups often pivot when their original idea doesn’t work.
a thin outer layer that hides what is underneath, often to make something look better
The friendliness was just a veneer hiding his frustration.
Luxury branding can sometimes act as a veneer over poor quality.
the tendency to resist change or remain the same
Organizational inertia can slow innovation.
Inertia kept the system in place for years.
to prevent something from growing or developing
Fear of failure stifles creativity.
Too many rules can stifle innovation.
to enhance human work or ability with AI support
The company is AI-augmenting customer service operations.
AI-augmented tools help workers make better decisions.
