Topic 1.1 TIME MANAGEMENT
DISCUSSION
- How do you keep track of what you need to do? Do you use an electronic or paper calendar, a list, etc?
- How do you plan what needs to be done when? Does this always work? Why/Why not?
- How do you prioritise the tasks you have to do every day?
- How do you deal with deadlines?
VIDEO
Work in pairs or small groups. You are going to watch a video about time management.- What do you know about time management in these situations?
- What do you think is unique to each situation?
- On a traditional factory assembly line
- In modern warehouses used by online retailers
- In international projects and teams
- For people who work freelance
Watch the video and check your ideas
TAPESCRIPT HEREVOCABULARY
Practice Exercise 1 – Match Sentence Halves
Practice Exercise 2 – Crossword
Practice Exercise 3 – Match the Sentence Halves
PROJECT
The ‘working from home’ debate Work in groups. You work in a centrally located office. The company needs to cut costs. Debate this management proposal, using the steps below. ‘We propose moving to a smaller office further from the centre and having at least half our staff work from home.’GROUP A:
You are members of staff and are FOR THE MOVE.
You like the idea of working from home and feel that you can make use of the time saved by not commuting.
GROUP B:
You are members of staff and are AGAINST THE MOVE.
You find it helpful when colleagues can collaborate and feel social aspects help team building.
Prepare arguments for or against working at home. Give reasons and examples. Consider these points:
distractions collaboration commuting flexibility socialising space for home office the environment
Debate as a class. Then vote individually for or against the proposal.
DISCUSSION
- Would you prefer to work from home?
- Could you do your job better at home?
- What distractions would you have?
- Do you have/Would you prefer a hybrid working arrangement?
- How far is your house from your office?
- How do you travel to work?