Culture, transformation & change · Core
Reinforcement
Also called: change reinforcement
ELI5
Actions that sustain desired behaviour after initial implementation.
Used in conversation
“What behaviour should be different after reinforcement?”
Pitch context
You will see “Reinforcement” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches culture, transformation & change.
Why it matters: In culture, transformation & change, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.
Caution
Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.
Sources & evidence · 2
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — BLS GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- OECD — G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance 2023Direct source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16