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• ☐ ☐ ☐ team roles [n] - the jobs each person has in a group
• ☐ ☐ ☐ work out [phv] - decide
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a client [n] - a person or company that pays for a service
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a pitch [n] - a short talk to try to sell an idea or product
• ☐ ☐ ☐ figure (it) out [phv] - find the answer or solution
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a strong personality [exp] - a person who speaks a lot and gives opinions
• ☐ ☐ ☐ how it goes [exp] - the result
• ☐ ☐ ☐ covered [adj] - finished, completed
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a lead presenter [n] - the main person who gives the presentation
• ☐ ☐ ☐ tech support [n] - the person who helps with computers or technology
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a learning designer [n] - a person who plans training or lessons
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a specialist [n] - a person with special knowledge or skills
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a pitch leader [n] - the person in charge of preparing the pitch
• ☐ ☐ ☐ slides [n] - pictures or text shown on a screen in a presentation
• ☐ ☐ ☐ lively [adj] - full of energy or noise

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

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Orla	Azra	Thiago	Jasmine	Alex

• TGC is an HR consultancy firm based in Dublin, Ireland.
• Shaun and Orla are senior consultants.
• Jasmine, Thiago, Alex, and Azra are in junior positions.

1. Where is Orla going at the beginning of the conversation?
   To a project meeting
   To a client meeting
   To a presentation
   
   
2. What is the main goal of the meeting?
   To assign team roles
   To brainstorm ideas
   To create a budget
   
   
3. When is the client pitch?
   Tomorrow
   Next week
   In six weeks
   
   
4. What advice does Shaun give to Orla?
   She should give the team members the same roles as last time.
   She should let the team choose their own roles.
   She should assign the roles herself.
   
   
5. Why does Orla choose Alex as the pitch leader?
   Alex has the most project management experience.
   Shaun wants Alex to be the team leader.
   Alex is good with technology.
   
   
6. Why does Orla assign the presenter role to Azra?
   Azra wants to improve her presentation skills.
   Azra has the most experience presenting.
   Azra is not good with technology.
   
   
7. What role does Orla assign to Jasmine?
   Learning designer
   Project manager
   Lead presenter
   
   
8. Why is Thiago unhappy with his assigned role?
   He feels he always gets stuck with tech support.
   He doesn’t enjoy giving presentations.
   He doesn’t want to work with Alex.
   
   
9. Why is Jasmine worried?
   She doesn't feel comfortable presenting.
   She always does the same role.
   It is a lot of responsibility.
   
   
10. Who does Alex think should be the pitch leader?
    Thiago
    Azra
    Orla
    
    
11. What is Orla's attitude after the meeting?
    Worried and uncertain
    Confident and relaxed
    Proud and satisfied
    
    

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Directions: Practice reading the script. Then Hide parts of the conversation and try to repeat the script from memory.

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• Shaun:
  Orla. On your way to the project meeting?
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• Orla:
  Yes.
• Shaun:
  It's the first time this team has worked together, isn't it? No pressure.
  s h
• Orla:
  Well, we're really just working out team roles today. The client pitch is not for another six weeks.
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  The question is: do I just tell them what I'd like them to do, or let them figure it out themselves?
  s h
  
  Part of me wants to let them decide. Part of me just wants to tell them.
  s h
• Shaun:
  Well, there are some strong personalities in that team, so I wouldn't give them too much freedom.
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  I'd just tell them if I were you.
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• Orla:
  I'll let you know how it goes.
  s h
  
  
  
• Orla:
  That's the project covered. Now, team roles. Alex, I'd like you to be pitch leader. You've got the most project management experience.
  s h
  
  Now Azra, I thought lead presenter for you this time. We've talked about you wanting to develop your presentation skills. Jasmine, I'm going to ask you to be the learning designer. Problem?
  s h
• Jasmine:
  Well, no. It's just quite a lot of responsibility.
  s h
• Orla:
  You're a learning and development specialist, and you're a responsible person. You'll be fine. Finally, Thiago. Tech support. You're so good with technology.
  s h
• Azra:
  Actually, Orla, I'm really not comfortable presenting, especially in front of a new client.
  s h
• Alex:
  I agree. Azra should be the pitch leader on this one, and I can take care of the presentation.
  s h
  
  And maybe Thiago could help me out. He needs something bigger than tech support
  s h
• Thiago:
  Yeah, why do I always get tech support?
  s h
• Azra:
  Maybe Jasmine also feels like I do about her role.
  s h
• Jasmine:
  I am worried. It's a big responsibility.
• Alex:
  Perhaps Thiago can help me present and do the slides?
  s h
• Thiago:
  Wait a minute. I'm doing the presentation and the slides?
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Orla / tell / Shaun / they / going / work / team / role / today

Orla tells Shaun (that) they are going to work out (the) team roles today.

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Shaun / advise / her / assign / team / role / self

Shaun advises her to assign the team roles herself.

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in / meeting / Orla / give / each / team / member / specific / role

In the meeting, Orla gives each team member a specific role.

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Orla / want / Alex / be / pitch / leader / Azra / be / lead / presenter / Jasmine / be / learn / designer / Thiago / do / tech / support

Orla wants Alex to be the pitch leader, Azra to be the lead presenter, Jasmine to be the learning designer, and Thiago to do tech support.

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however / Azra / say / she / still / not / comfortable / presenting / front / client

However, Azra says (that) she is still not comfortable presenting in front of clients.
However, Azra says (that) she still isn't comfortable presenting in front of clients.

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Alex / Thiago / suggest / switch / role / and / share / responsibility

Alex and Thiago suggest switching roles and sharing (their/the) responsibilities.

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Jasmine / also / feel / unsure / about / role

Jasmine also feels unsure about her role.

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later / Orla / tell / Shaun / working / team / will / difficult

Later, Orla tells Shaun (that) working with [this/the] team will be difficult.

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It's the first time this team has worked together, isn't it?

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Well, we're really just working out team roles today.

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Clip 3

The client pitch is not for another six weeks.

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Clip 4

The question is: do I just tell them what I'd like them to do, or let them figure it out themselves?

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Part of me wants to let them decide. Part of me just wants to tell them.

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I'd just tell them if I were you.

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You've got the most project management experience.

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We've talked about you wanting to develop your presentation skills.

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Well, no. It's just quite a lot of responsibility.

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Clip 10

Actually, Orla, I'm really not comfortable presenting.

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And maybe Thiago could help me out.

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Clip 12

Yeah, why do I always get tech support?

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Perhaps Thiago can help me present and do the slides?

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Wait a minute. I'm doing the presentation and the slides?

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1. Do you think Orla made the right decision by assigning the roles herself? Why or why not?
   ↪ Use: Yes, I think Orla made the right decision because...
   ↪ Use: No, I think she should have...
   ↪ Use: Partly. Her intentions were good, but...
2. Why did each person dislike their role?
   ↪ Use: [ name ] didn’t feel comfortable being the [ role ] because...
   ↪ Use: [ name ] was frustrated because...
   ↪ Use: [ name ] was worried because...
3. What should Orla do next to help the team work together more effectively?
   ↪ Use: I think Orla should...
   ↪ Use: She could...
   ↪ Use: If I were Orla, I would...
4. Do you think roles should be based more on skills or interests?
   ↪ Use: I think skills are more important. The main reason is...
   ↪ Use: In my opinion, a person's interests should play a big role. This is because...
5. What qualities should a good pitch leader or presenter have?