net-positive

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Net-positive' means you have more positive outcomes than negative. It's like having a jar of marbles where there are more blue (good) marbles than red (bad) ones.

Examples in Different Contexts

For environmental initiatives, being net positive means the benefits to the environment are greater than the harm or use of resources. An environmental scientist might explain, 'Our reforestation project is net positive, sequestering more carbon than the emissions produced during the planting process.'

Practice Scenarios

Innovation

Scenario:

I propose we explore using a decentralized model for our next project. Carefully studying the potential gains versus potential risks will be vital.

Response:

Agreed. A thorough cost-benefit analysis will determine if adapting the new model leads to a net-positive impact.

Tech

Scenario:

The new productivity tool shows promising features. However, it's important to evaluate the efficiency gains relative to its setup and ongoing costs.

Response:

By evaluating efficiency and cost, we can see the new tool has been net-positive for our employee's productivity.