READING ALOUD
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Evans and you will be Ms. Watson and Mr. Wilson. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
The marketing team is discussing their current project.
 Good morning, everyone. Let us discuss one of our marketing campaigns called the Project Wexler. We have started our preparations last week and we are expected to complete it by Wednesday next week. This needs to be approved by the Corporate Sales Director by Friday next week. If the plan goes well, the project will be put to an actual run on September 7. Ms. Watson, could you give us an update on our expenditures? |
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Of course, Mr. Evans. Right now, we have stretched our budget for digital production. We only have $3,710 left. If we continue to spend at our current rate, we would not be able to cover our expenditures should revisions be requested. Our budget for research was also exhausted.  |
I understand. Thank you, Ms. Watson. How close are we to completing the digital production, Mr. Wilson? |
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The digital production is 70% complete, Mr. Evans. As planned, we will be ready to present the initial output on or before Wednesday next week.  |
Noted. We cannot request additional budget for this project, so I suggest that we present the output to the Director this afternoon no matter that it is only 70% complete. This way, potential revisions, research, and the project completion itself shall be all covered by the remaining budget. |
I think that is a very good idea. |
Very well. Mister Wilson, allow me to check the initial output prior to meeting with the Director. Ms. Watson, please send me a detailed report on the expenditures. Let us keep everyone posted. |
VOCABULARY CHECK
Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
ANSWER
| 1. Word: Meaning: Example: |
campaign (noun) an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal The marketing campaign is successful. |
| 2. Word: Meaning: Example: |
expenditure (noun) amount of money spent Our expenditure should be kept at minimum. |
| 3. Word: Meaning: Example: |
revision (adjective) the act of changing or correcting something The revision of the project is incomplete. |
CONVERSATION
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER
| 1. | What do you think are the most important things to consider when managing a project? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 2. | Do you mostly work individually or with a team? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 3. | Which more are you in project management/s? The doer or the thinker? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 4. | How do you express your disagreement with others’ opinions? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 5. | How do you effectively express suggestions? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 6. | Do you believe that quality is better than quantity? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 7. | Do you believe that it’s better to submit late projects than never submitting any projects at all? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 8. | Have you and your team ever encountered problems with a project? How did you manage? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 9. | What projects you have accomplished are you most proud of? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 10. | What are the qualities of an effective project manager? |
| Answer: | ________________ |