Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the list:
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We need to ____________ the details for our next project before we can start working on it.
I'm going to ____________ the issue with the team during our meeting tomorrow.
It's essential to ____________ a time for our weekly check-in so everyone can plan accordingly.
Please don't ____________ me while I'm speaking; I'll answer your questions afterward.
Let's ____________ the meeting at 10 AM to discuss the budget allocation.
We should ____________ the schedule for the upcoming conference.
Can you ____________ what the main points of your presentation will be?
It's a good idea to ____________ others to share their opinions during the discussion.
After a long debate, we finally managed to ____________ on a course of action.
The manager will ____________ with the client to address their concerns.
Exercise 2: Match the Phrases Match the phrases on the left with their meanings on the right:
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Turn to someone
Call a meeting
Get the ball rolling
Distribute
Speak up
A. To arrange or organize a meeting.
B. To begin a process or activity.
C. To express one's opinion or viewpoint.
D. To seek help or advice from someone.
E. To hand out or share something among a group.
Exercise 3: Discuss the following topics:
1. Cybersecurity Measures: How can organizations effectively abstain from potential cyber threats, and what steps can IT
specialists take to deal with security breaches when they occur?
2. Software Development: When working on a software project, how important is it to clarify the project requirements
with the client? Can you share an example of a situation where a lack of clarity caused issues in a project?
3. Meetings and Collaboration: How can IT teams ensure that meetings are productive and that all team members have
the opportunity to speak up and contribute their ideas? Have you ever had to call a meeting to address a critical project
issue?
4. Project Management: Describe a project where you had to postpone a deadline due to unexpected challenges. How
did you get the ball rolling again to meet the revised timeline?
5. Decision-Making in IT: How do IT specialists encourage collaboration among team members when it comes to making
important decisions, such as selecting a new technology stack or framework?
6. Technical Support: Can you share a situation where you had to turn to a colleague or mentor for assistance in resolving
a complex technical issue? How did their guidance help you?
7. Scheduling and Time Management: How do you typically fix a time for software updates or system maintenance to
minimize disruption to users? What factors do you consider when deciding on the timing?
8. Distributed Teams: In a globalized IT environment, how do you distribute tasks and responsibilities among team
members located in different time zones? What strategies do you use to ensure effective communication and
collaboration?
9. Project Reviews: After completing a project, how do you typically review the project's performance and assess
whether it met its objectives? What lessons have you learned from project reviews?
10. Technology Trends: As an IT specialist, how do you keep up with the latest technology trends and ensure that your
skills remain up-to-date? Are there any specific resources or strategies you find particularly helpful?