29 05 2017 LS inter delegating tasks to employees

1/9 Getting To Know DELEGATING TASKS TO EMPLOYEES In 30 seconds, answer the questions: - Do you often have to take on extra tasks outside your role?. Source: https://www.youtube.com/

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Getting To Know

DELEGATING TASKS TO EMPLOYEES

In 30 seconds, answer the questions:

- Do you often have to take on extra tasks outside your role? Do you find it annoying

when taking on those tasks?

Speak Up

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? Watch the video and answer the following question in 60 seconds

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv6USZRFSWM

What are the benefits of doing some tasks that are beyond your

duty?

Wear Your Words

Listen and repeat Then, choose a word to define

Make a sentence using that word

Example: We have taken on extra staff to cope with the increased workload

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1 Workload (n) /ˈwɜːrkloʊd/

2 Burnout (n) /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/

3 Balance (n) /ˈbæləns/

4 Prioritize (v) /praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/

5 Allocate (v) /ˈæləkeɪt/

6 Encourage (v) /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

Wear Your Words

Make a sentence using the given noun phrase or phrasal verb

Explanation of useful noun phrase and phrasal verb

Examples:

 He decided to get out of the rat race, and went to work on a farm

 One in five employees admits to taking time off because of stress

The rat race the way of life of people living and working in a large city where people

compete in an aggressive way with each other in order to be more successful, earn more money, etc

Take [time] off to have a period of time as a break from work

Essential Structures

Structure:

S + delegate + somebody + to do something

Example:

- I've been delegated to organize the Christmas party

Make a sentence using the given structure

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Raise Your Voice

Pair Work: In 180 seconds, discuss with your partner the benefits of delegation

Suggestions

- Manager: reduced stress, improved

time management, etc

- Employee: sense of achievement,

development of skills, etc

- Organization: teamwork,

productivity, etc

Assessment Form

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Feel free to ask if you have any questions!

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What We Gained

 Vocabulary related to delegating tasks to

employees

 A noun phrase and a phrasal verb:

The rat race

Take [time] off

 Structure:

S + delegate + somebody + to do something

 Discussions about the benefits of delegation

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Homework

Complete your mission and find more in related lessons

Your mission

 Take note of what you need to improve (Vocabulary, Grammar and Pronunciation)

 Search for related lessons in the course browser

 Take those lessons

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