Do you talk about the future at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about targets, objectives and how to plan for the future. Find a transcript and subtitles at: https://www.b
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Do you talk about the future at work? Pippa and Phil talk about planning for the future.
IELTS Section 3 style
Plans and strategies
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Planning topic | What the speakers say |
|---|---|
| Definition of a strategy | A detailed plan with several steps and different approaches |
| Word that describes Georgie | She struggles to plan because she is not very |
| Percentage target to reduce costs | A team might aim to reduce spending by % |
| Time when phase one begins | Phase one begins in , the second period of the year |
| New priority if targets are missed | Change priority to increasing instead |
| Example of a day-to-day job | A treats patients who arrive that day |
| First step in long-term planning | Write down your ultimate for the future |
| Future changes to prepare for | Consider threats and that could happen |