Module 6
Change management
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Task 1. Lead-inÂ
Task 1. Lead-inÂ
Do you like change? Why / why not?
Task 2. Personal life changes
Task 2. Personal life changes
Talk about the changes that have happened to you or might happen in the future, relating them to these phrases.
a change of heart;
the earliest change you can remember;
a change of direction in your life;
a change for the better;
a new location.
Task 3. Business changes
Task 3. Business changes
Work in groups. Read each case, discuss it and come up with the answers for the questions.
Homework: business simulation
Homework: business simulation
In the next lesson we are going to have a business simulation. To prepare for it, revise phrases for introducing arguments, disagreeing, and negotiating compromises.
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Crisis management meeting: budget cuts
Crisis management meeting: budget cuts
Scenario: The company is facing financial challenges and needs to make immediate budget cuts. The team must discuss which departments or projects to cut back on, while trying to minimize the impact on employees and core business functions.
Look at the roles and choose the most suitable for you. Then divide into 3 groups, prepare for 2 minutes and start the meeting. You can choose the name of the company and its business sector.
1) CEO
1) CEO
Perspective: The CEO is focused on ensuring that the company can maintain its operations long-term and wants to keep a good reputation in the industry.
Intention: The CEO prefers to cut projects that are not essential in order to avoid layoffs if possible.
2) Finance director
2) Finance director
Perspective: The finance director believes that all departments need to make significant cuts to save money.
Intention: This director supports making budget cuts in every area, which could lead to staff reductions or the cancellation of major projects.
3) HR manager
3) HR manager
Perspective: The HR manager cares about employee happiness and wants to avoid layoffs.
Intention: Instead of reducing staff, the HR manager suggests cutting costs in other areas, like operational expenses and travel budgets.
4) Operations manager
4) Operations manager
Perspective: The operations manager is worried about keeping productivity and efficiency high within the company.
Intention: This manager recommends reducing resources for projects that are not performing well, rather than cutting back on essential operations.
5) Project manager
5) Project manager
Perspective: The project manager aims to protect important projects and initiatives that are nearly finished.
Intention: They suggest putting a hold on starting new projects and cutting budgets for activities that are not as important.
Instructions:
Discuss the areas where budget cuts can be made.
Use phrases for presenting arguments, disagreeing, and negotiating compromises.
Reach a consensus on the areas to reduce spending while minimizing negative effects on the company.
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