Alita on free company breakfast

by | Jan 23, 2023

Welcome to your Alita on free company breakfast

Test your prepositions – part 2

by | Jan 21, 2023

1) We are focusing _____ increasing our customer satisfaction this quarter.
2) The new marketing strategy is based _____ data analysis.
3) The company's success is dependent _____ the hard work of its employees.
4) The meeting is scheduled _____ the conference room at 2pm.
5) I will be in charge ____ managing the budget this year.
6) The product launch will be held _____ the convention center.

7) We are currently in negotiations _____ a potential partner.
8) The company's growth is a result ____ consistent innovation.
9) I am confident _____ my ability to lead the team to success.
10) The proposal is due _____ Friday at 5pm.
11) We will be conducting market research _____ a focus on our target demographic.
12) The company's mission is to provide exceptional customer service _____ an affordable price.
13) The presentation will be given by the CEO _____ the annual meeting.
14) Our competitors are constantly _____ our radar.
15) The company's profits are a direct result _____ efficient operations.

16) The training program is designed _____ new employees.
17) We will be collaborating with other companies _____ this project.
18) The company's reputation is built _____ integrity and honesty.
19) The deadline for the project is _____ two weeks.
20) The company's success story is rooted _____ its humble beginnings.

Get recognition from the boss

by | Jan 6, 2023

Complete this dialogue with the words from the table above.

Alita: Hey Sven, have you seen this article about how to get by your boss? It's really interesting.

Sven: Yeah, I read it this morning. It's definitely a tough market out there, and we all want to out.

Alita: Exactly. The article suggests starting a daily to share updates with your boss. I think that's a great idea. It's like planting a flag on the top of the mountain, showing that you're actively working on something.

Sven: Yeah, it's all about visibility. You can't just sit in the back room and expect your boss to notice all the hard work you're doing. You have to a spotlight on it.

Alita: And it's not just about showing what you're doing, but also about proactively helping your boss with their challenges. It's like being a player, and showing that you're willing to go the extra mile.

Sven: Absolutely. It's like being a utility player on a sports team. You have to be able to in wherever there's a need.

Alita: Exactly. And the article also mentions creating a window into your work by sharing documents and metrics. It's like up the curtains and letting everyone see what's going on inside.

Sven: Yeah, it's about transparency. You can't expect your boss to promote you if they don't even know what you're working on. You have to be an open .

Business challenge meetings

by | Dec 26, 2022

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Work Ethic

by | Dec 25, 2022

1)

Alita: Hi guys, I was reading about work ethic earlier and I thought it would be a good topic for us to ______.

2)

Pete: Yeah, I agree. Work ethic is really important for our professional _____.

3)

Sven: Definitely. It's not just about showing up on time and putting _____ the hours, but also about the quality and effectiveness of our contributions.

4)

Alita: Right. So, one of the points I read about was the _____ of developing self-discipline. Do you guys have any strategies for building self-discipline in your work?

5)

Pete: I find that setting clear goals and boundaries helps me stay on _____. I also try to establish routines and habits that support good work, like taking breaks and getting enough sleep.

6)

Sven: I agree with that. I also try to manage my physical and emotional well-being, so that I have the energy and focus I need to _____ my best work.

7)

Alita: That's great. Another point that was mentioned was the importance of ______ our priorities every day. Do you guys have any techniques for prioritizing your work?

8)

Pete: I like to spend a few minutes at the start of each day to ______ the most important tasks I need to get done. I consider both urgent tasks that need to be completed immediately, as well as longer-term projects that are important for my overall goals.

9)

Sven: I do something similar. I also try to break down _____ projects into smaller, more manageable tasks, and tackle them one at a time. That way, I don't get overwhelmed and can stay focused on what needs to get done.

10)

Alita: That's a good approach. Another aspect of work ethic is _____ ownership of our work, which involves being proactive and taking responsibility for the quality and impact of what we do. Do you guys have any strategies for taking ownership of your work?

11)

Pete: I think it's important to be willing to ask questions when I don't understand something, and to seek out additional learning opportunities. I also try to take _____ in my work, and put in the effort required to produce high-quality results.

12)

Sven: I agree. I also try to be open to new ideas and approaches, and to be willing to listen to feedback and learn from others. That way, I can ______ improve and grow in my role.

13)

Alita: Yeah, and the final aspect of work ethic we talked about was being a _____ player, which involves being dependable, communicative, and supportive of our colleagues. Do you guys have any strategies for working effectively as part of a team?

14)

Pete: I think it's important to listen to others and share ideas and feedback. I also try to contribute to the _____ success of the group and be open to feedback and learning from others.

15)

Sven: I agree. It's also important to adapt to different working styles and personalities, and to be open to different perspectives and approaches. By working together and supporting each other, we can _____ greater success as a team.