29 05 2017 LS inter delegating tasks to employees

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? 1/9 Speak Up Watch the video and answer the following question in 60 seconds What are the benefits of doing some tasks that are beyond your duty? ?? ? Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv6USZRFSWM 2/9 Wear Your Words Listen and repeat Then, choose a word to define Workload (n) /ˈwɜːrkloʊd/ Burnout (n) /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/ Balance (n) /ˈbæləns/ Prioritize (v) /praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/ Allocate (v) /ˈæləkeɪt/ Encourage (v) /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ Make a sentence using that word Example: We have taken on extra staff to cope with the increased workload 3/9 Wear Your Words Explanation of useful noun phrase and phrasal verb 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 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 Make a sentence using the given noun phrase or phrasal verb 4/9 Essential Structures Structure: S + delegate + somebody + to something Example: - I've been delegated to organize the Christmas party Make a sentence using the given structure 5/9 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 6/9 Assessment Form Here are some comments on your performance Student Pronunciation Vocabulary Grammar Feel free to ask if you have any questions! 7/9 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 something  Discussions about the benefits of delegation 8/9 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  106-intonation (#0169)  110-practice reducing sounds (#0186) Recommendation 9/9 ... 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 something  Discussions... 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 Examples:  He decided to get out of the rat race, and went to work on a... in five employees admits to taking time off because of stress Make a sentence using the given noun phrase or phrasal verb 4/9 Essential Structures Structure: S + delegate + somebody + to something