Extra practice unit 2 Training and Development

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English class Thursday, Januari 11

Class 1: Revision 2.1,2.2,2.3.24

Class 2:

•  In groups you take turns in completing the following:
• 2.5 (15 min)
• New Years' resolution game (15 min)
• Dialogue practise: facilitating a meeting (15 min)
• VPET test preparation (A t/m J, per letter 1 exercise) (15 min) Selected and assigned by the teacher.

Extra practice unit 2 Training and Development

Important vocabulary unit 2. 

Use the following words to complete the following exercise.

e-learning training, mentee, benchmarking, empathy, online courses, standards, induction programme, needs analysis, job-related training, motivation, rapport, emotional intelligence, blended learning, delivery method, skills set

1. The company's __________ was designed to help new employees familiarize themselves with the organizational culture and policies.

2.With the rise of remote work, many professionals are opting for __________ to upgrade their skills conveniently.

3. Employees who wish to enhance their expertise can enroll in __________ to acquire specialized knowledge in their field.

4. Our company emphasizes the importance of __________ to ensure employees are equipped with the necessary skills for their roles.

6. The __________ of training programs significantly influences their effectiveness in imparting knowledge to employees.

5. A good mentor provides guidance and support to their __________, helping them navigate their career paths.

8__________ plays a crucial role in keeping employees engaged and driven to excel in their roles.

9.Developing __________ is as important as technical expertise in many professional environments.

10.Assessing employee __________ helps identify areas for improvement and training needs.

11.Companies often engage in .................. to evaluate their performance against industry standards.

11. Building .............. with colleagues fosters a positive work environment and effective teamwork.

13. Cultivating .................in the workplace enhances collaboration and understanding among team members.

14. ......................., combining in-person lectures with online modules, has proven to be an effective educational approach in fostering both engagement and flexibility among students.

15.Conducting a .................... helps determine what kind of training would best suit the employees' requirements.

16.Setting clear __________ helps employees understand what is expected of them in terms of performance and behavior.

Scenario: You're in a business meeting with new colleagues. Introduce yourself following the given prompts.

Colleague 1: Hello, everyone. Let's go around the room and introduce ourselves. I'll start. I'm [Colleague 1's Name], the project manager for the marketing team.

Colleague 2: Hi, I'm [Colleague 2's Name]. I work in sales, focusing on client relations.

Colleague 3: Good morning, everyone. I'm [Colleague 3's Name], and I handle financial analysis for the company.

Now it is your task to introduce yourself:

Example:

Good morning, everyone. I'm Alex. I'm responsible for the digital marketing strategies in our department. My focus is on optimizing online campaigns across various platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement. I'm excited to collaborate with everyone here and contribute to our upcoming project aimed at expanding our online presence. Looking forward to working together and achieving our objectives.

Greeting the group formally

Describe your position, role, department, area of work:

Brief description of your responsibilities/projects/key area

Show interest in collaboration

Close introduction

Exercise: writing text in your own words.

Look at the parts of an article in which corporate culture is described. The teacher will show you the text for 2 minutes, look up the difficult words in 2 minutes, memorize and write down in your own words in 2 minutes.

Exploring the Crucial Elements of Corporate Culture

1. Mission Statement: Setting Goals

A mission statement tells what a company aims to achieve and its values. It helps everyone understand the company's direction and why their work matters. 

2. Core Values: Important Beliefs

Core values are the key beliefs a company follows. They guide how people behave at work. Things like honesty, innovation, or teamwork are examples of core values.

3. Work Environment: Creating a Good Place

The work environment isn’t just about the physical office but also how people feel working there. A good environment helps people be creative, work well together, and feel happy and supported.

4. Team Dynamics: Working Together

Team dynamics mean how team members work together. When teams communicate well and trust each other, they can achieve more together.

Understanding these parts of corporate culture is important for any company. A clear mission gives direction, core values guide behavior, a good work environment helps people thrive, and strong teams achieve shared goals.

Creating a positive culture helps companies attract and keep talented people. It also helps a company succeed and adapt in a changing business world.

Dialogue exercise 1 (10 minutes):

Scenario: You're part of a team tasked with organizing a school event. Your group needs to decide on the theme for the event. Prepare the dialogue and then perform the dialogue to practise your speaking skills.

Round 1: Requesting ideas

Student A: Start by requesting ideas from the group. Ask for suggestions regarding the theme for the event.

Round 2: Contributing to ideas

Student B: Provide an idea for the event's theme. Be creative and share your suggestion.

Round 3: Responding to ideas

Student C: Respond to Student B's idea. Share your thoughts or build upon that idea.

Round 4: Developing ideas

Student D: Take the idea proposed by Student B or C and develop it further. Add details or improvements to make it more comprehensive.

Round 5: Moving from idea to decision

Student E: Suggest how the group can move from these ideas to make a decision. Share a method or approach to narrow down the suggestions and choose the final theme for the event.

Facilitating a discussion in a meeting: sample dialogue

Facilitator: "Good morning, everyone. Before we begin, let's establish clear objectives/goals for today's meeting. Our main focus is to review the project status and discuss upcoming milestones."

Participant 1: "I think it's essential to ensure participation from all team members to gather diverse ideas and perspectives."

Facilitator: "Absolutely, gathering diverse viewpoints is crucial. Let's actively listen to each other's input."

Participant 2: "I agree. It's important to summarize key points to ensure understanding and clarity on our next steps."

Facilitator: "Precisely. Now, let's manage our time effectively to cover all agenda items. If we digress, I'll gently guide us back on track."

Participant 3: "I believe active engagement among team members is vital for collaborative decision-making."

Facilitator: "Indeed, an inclusive environment is key. I'll use techniques to engage everyone, ensuring their contributions are valued."

Participant 4: "Guiding us toward a decision is crucial. How about guiding the group toward reaching a consensus on the action plan?"

Facilitator: "Great suggestion! Let's move forward, keeping these principles in mind as we proceed."

The teacher will hand out a dialogue exercise about facilitating a meeting. Team up, prepare the dialogue and perform the dialogue.

Grammar practise: fill in the missing modal verb. 

1. The report __________ be submitted by all team members before the deadline.

2. New safety protocols __________ be implemented across the company next month.

3. The training sessions __________ be conducted online due to the current circumstances.

4. Mistakes __________ be avoided to ensure the success of the project.

5. Additional resources __________ be provided upon request for the research project.

6. The company's policies __________ be reviewed regularly to maintain compliance.

7. Suggestions and feedback __________ be considered when making decisions.

8. The event __________ be canceled if severe weather conditions persist.

1. The report must be submitted by all team members before the deadline.
   
2. New safety protocols will be implemented across the company next month.
   
3. The training sessions will be conducted online due to the current circumstances.
   
4. Mistakes should be avoided to ensure the success of the project.
   
5. Additional resources will be provided upon request for the research project.
   
6. The company's policies must be reviewed regularly to maintain compliance.
   
7. Suggestions and feedback should be considered when making decisions.
   
8. The event may be canceled if severe weather conditions persist.

Creating a Culture of Environmental Responsibility

In today's global context, businesses have a responsibility to address environmental concerns. Sustainable practices 1....................... (must adopt) and consistently .......................(implement) to reduce ecological footprints and preserve natural resources.

New eco-friendly policies 2........................ (will introduce) across the organization next quarter. Staff members 3.................. (ought inform) about these policies through comprehensive training sessions. These sessions 4................. (have attend) to ensure a collective understanding of the environmental guidelines.

Mistakes in waste management 5. ...................... (should avoid) to minimize environmental impact. 

Recycling bins 6. ....................... (have use) properly to separate recyclable materials. Additional initiatives, such as reducing paper usage and implementing energy-efficient technologies, 7.......................... (may consider) based on departmental assessments.

Suggestions for improving environmental practices 8......................... (ought actively encourage). Employees' inputs 9................................ (will take into account) when developing strategies to enhance sustainability efforts.

Regular environmental audits 10........................................ (must conduct) to assess the effectiveness of implemented policies. Any areas with potential for improvement 11......................................(ought identify) and addressed promptly.

By prioritizing sustainable practices and fostering an eco-conscious mindset, organizations can contribute positively to environmental conservation.

Creating a Culture of Environmental Responsibility

In today's global context, businesses have a responsibility to address environmental concerns. Sustainable practices 1. must be adopted and consistently implemented to reduce ecological footprints and preserve natural resources.

New eco-friendly policies 2. will be introduced across the organization next quarter. Staff members 3. ought to be informed about these policies through comprehensive training sessions. These sessions 4. have to be attended to ensure a collective understanding of the environmental guidelines.

Mistakes in waste management 6. should be avoided to minimize environmental impact. Recycling bins have to be used properly to separate recyclable materials. Additional initiatives, such as reducing paper usage and implementing energy-efficient technologies, 8. may be considered based on departmental assessments.

Suggestions for improving environmental practices 9. ought to be actively encouraged. Employees' inputs 10. will be taken into account when developing strategies to enhance sustainability efforts.

Regular environmental audits 11. must be conducted to assess the effectiveness of implemented policies. Any areas with potential for improvement 12. ought to be identified and addressed promptly.

By prioritizing sustainable practices and fostering an eco-conscious mindset, organizations can contribute positively to environmental conservation.

2.5 e-mail writing in English

The teacher will show theory on formal e-mail writing and two example e-mails which will be discussed.

Complete exercise 1 and 2 of 2.5 

Exercise 3, 2.5

Look at the advertisement for a training course on page 127. You are going to explain to your boss why you should do this course in an e-mail of +/- 200 words. 

Find the complete exercise on teams.