13 #Managing_people

Ros Pomeroy, a management consultant, talks about the people she likes to work with.

1⃣ What kind of people does she like to work with?
2⃣ What does she say about good and bad managers she has worked with?


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14 #Dealing_with_Problems

Julian works for a coffee importing company. He is talking to the Office Manager, Hanna Butler. Watch the video and answer these questions.

1⃣ What does Julian want the company to do?
2⃣ What does Hanna suggest to solve the problem?
3⃣ Does Hanna offer to give Julian any money?

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#Useful_Language
#Dealing_with_Problems

✴️ (Employee) #Describing_the_problem
I need some training to do my job properly.
I don't have enough money to pay for classes.

✴️ (Manager) #Responding
I'm sorry. It's just not possible.

✴️ (Employee) #Emphasising_the_problem
It's really important for me.
It would be really helpful to me.

✴️ (Manager)#Explaining_the_reasons
The problem is, we don't have the money for this.
You see, we have to cut costs.

✴️ (Manager) #Making_suggestions
Why don't you buy a self-study course?
How about studying at home?

✴️ (Employee) #Accepting_suggestions_or_advice
OK, I'll take a look at one.
OK, I'll think about it.

✴️ (Manager) #Giving_advice
I think you should visit the shopping centre.

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15 #Good_and_bad_advertising

Watch an interview with Liz Crede, an
organisation development consultant, and answer these questions.

1⃣ What makes an advert really effective?
2⃣ What things should not be used in adverts?

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16 #Participating_in_Discussions

Chris, Nicky and Stephen own a chain of florists in London. They are talking about new ways of advertising their business.

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#Useful_Language
#Discussions

✴️ #AGREEING
You're right.
I really like the idea.
I agree with you.

✴️ #DISAGREEING
(Sorry,) I don't agree with you.
I'm afraid I don't agree.
I'm not sure I agree with you.

✴️ #ASKING_FOR_AN_OPINION
What do you think?
What's your opinion?
How do you feel about that?

✴️ #GIVING_AN_OPINION
I think we need to target rich people.
In my opinion, we can use a different
way of advertising.
Let's use Facebook and Twitter.

✴️ #MAKING_A_SUGGESTION
What about using social networking
sites?
How about starting with a Facebook page?

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17 #A_Favorite_Company

Jeremy Keeley, a specialist in change leadership, is talking about his favourite company. Watch the interview and answer these questions.

1⃣ What type of company would Jeremy like to work for?
2⃣ What sort of things would that company produce or do?
3⃣ What do the best companies have in common?

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