Enablement

/ɪˈneɪblmənt/ noun

Definition

The act or process of making something possible or empowering someone to do something; the state of being enabled.

Etymology

From enable (en- + able, from Latin habilis 'fit, apt') plus the suffix -ment (from Latin -mentum meaning 'result of an action'). Became more common in modern business and psychology contexts.

Kelly Says

Enablement is a key concept in psychology and management—it's about creating the conditions that let people succeed, which is subtly different from just 'helping,' because enablement focuses on building capacity and independence rather than doing things for someone.

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