power shift
/ˈpaʊər ʃɪft/ · pow·er shift
noun
- A change in the balance of power between individuals, groups, or organizations. The power shift in the company led to a new CEO being appointed.
- A change in the way power is exercised or controlled, often resulting in a more equitable distribution of power. The power shift in the community led to the establishment of a more inclusive decision-making process.
verb
- To transfer or redirect power from one entity to another. The government power shift led to a change in policy direction.
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Did you know? The concept of power shift is closely related to the idea of power dynamics, which was first introduced by sociologist C. Wright Mills in his 1956 book 'The Power Elite'.