Now listen to an interview with Lara about managing people. What does she think about the same statements? Write 'Agree' or 'Disagree' in the final column above
2 Now listen to an interview with Lara about managing people. What does she think about the same statements? Write 'Agree' or 'Disagree' in the final column above.
3 Read the questions below. Try to remember what Lara said, then listen again to check. What are the three channels of communication according to Lara?
What name does Lara give to the kind of skills that are important for teamwork?
Apart from giving positive feedback, what other thing does Lara think is important for motivation?
What change does Lara want to make in the public sector?
What kind of person has vision and sees the big picture?
What role does Lara compare to an Admiral?
Glossary acknowledgement recognition
annual review summary of company's results from previous year
cc send a copy of an email to a third party
cover for sb to do someone else's work on a temporary basis
drive ambition and determination
face-to-face in person
humble with low social status
incentive something that makes you work harder
mingle mix informally
shop floor area in a factory where products are made
Task 2. You will hear the recording of the economic text The falling value of dollar. Listen to the speaker and put the sentences in order they appear in the text.
Advantages of a strong currency for importers
_________
Money for travelling
_________
Exports and a high currency value
_________
American enterprises do well overseas due to the weak dollar
_________
Recent statistics show a decrease of the trade deficit
