THE OFFICE

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Welcome to "THE OFFICE," the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the dynamic company DIGITISE, providing a unique perspective on the world of business through the lens of this innovative organization. In each episode, join us as we delve into a new situation in the life of Digitise and its diverse group of employees. The podcast was created by esl.laboratory for ESL teachers and students in mind. Use the podcast and esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at esllaboratory.com

Episódios

  1. 05/11/2024

    the office / meeting summary / episode 12

    In this episode, you will listen to a podcast episode that includes two simulated meetings involving a product manager, a developer, and product designers. The episode centers on challenges they face in enhancing a mobile app’s performance and user experience. Each meeting outlines key issues, proposed solutions, and action points, providing students with real-world context to practice summarizing. A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: recap the main points, plan a follow-up session, make sure we’re aligned, review our action points // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠esllaboratory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  2. 20/10/2024

    the office / how to run a meeting / episode 11

    In this episode, you'll listen to a productive meeting led by Alice, the product manager, as she guides her team through the next steps for developing a new search feature 🔍. The team discusses the current status of the project, focusing on potential challenges related to system performance during high traffic ⚙️. Mark shares his insights on the technical aspects, while Nina emphasizes the importance of user-friendly design. Together, they brainstorm effective strategies like implementing search filters to enhance usability and performance 🚀. The meeting concludes with clear action items, ensuring everyone knows their responsibilities moving forward, all while fostering collaboration and innovation 🎯. A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: What are your thoughts on…?, Do you see any gaps…?, What’s your take on…?, Just to confirm, Let’s quickly recap, here are the key takeaways // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠esllaboratory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  3. 23/09/2024

    the office / negative feedback / episode 10

    In this episode, you'll listen to a feedback session between a manager and a designer 🎨. The manager offers constructive feedback on the designer's work, and together they explore ways to improve her designs 📝. They focus on finding strategies to boost her creativity ✨ and better align her work with the project’s goals 🎯, aiming to make her contributions more effective and impactful 💡. A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: with a bit of adjustment to, let’s aim to combine ... with ..., you’ve put in a lot of effort, it fell short of the standard. // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠esllaboratory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  4. 16/09/2024

    the office / performance review / episode 9

    In this episode, you'll listen to a dialogue between an HR representative, a manager, and an employee during a performance review📈. The employee reflects on their achievements and identifies areas for improvement, while the manager provides constructive feedback and uses various strategies to communicate effectively 💼. A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: show a strong commitment to work, echo what you mentioned, hold back my opinions, take on more responsibility // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠esllaboratory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  5. 29/06/2024

    the office / saying no / episode 8

    In this episode, you'll listen to a dialogue between a project manager where a project manager📊 discusses new requirements with a client. The requirements are impossible to implement in this sprint, so the manager uses multiple strategies to say "no" 💪🏻 A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: change the priorities, bring up, tackle the problem, fit into the sprint, etc. // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠esllaboratory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  6. 17/06/2024

    the office / missed deadlines / episode 7

    In this episode, you'll listen to a dialogue between a product manager and a developer who missed a deadline. The delay has impacted the project timeline, necessitating a resolution. The developer will share his perspective, while the product manager delves into the core of the issue to identify improvements for the team's processes and to prevent future occurrences. A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: a miscalculation on my part, what’s your current estimate for, underestimate the time it would take, raise an alarm unnecessarily, etc. // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠⁠⁠⁠esllaboratory.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  7. 27/05/2024

    the office / networking / episode 6

    In this episode, Mark and Sarah meet at a networking event and share their experiences in project management. Mark gives Sarah useful advice from his work, and they agree to stay in touch. Your students will learn helpful words and phrases related to networking and project management, see how to give and receive advice and learn ways to start and keep professional relationships. They will also improve their listening skills and understand more about real-life professional conversations. A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: reach out, sync out, implement new ideas, expand my network, stay in touch, etc. // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠⁠⁠esllaboratory.com⁠⁠⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  8. 11/05/2024

    the office / you're breaking up / episode 5

    In this episode, Sam arranged an online meeting with Alex to talk about work issues, but his internet connection seems to be unstable. He's breaking up and freezing all the time making it impossible for Alex to follow. A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: have trouble hearing you, a bit muffled, on mute, you're breaking up, you're frozen, switch to mobile hotspot // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠⁠esllaboratory.com⁠⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  9. 28/04/2024

    the office / one-to-one meetings / episode 4

    In this episode, Alex holds a routine one-on-one meeting with Sarah, a content manager on his team. They discuss Sarah's workload, challenges, and future plans. Alex strives to provide support in all her endeavors, aiming to enhance her work experience. Tune in to see if his efforts pay off! A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: busy, but managing, spread too thin, a lot of my plate, be short on staff, hit a snag, reach out to, and more! // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at ⁠esllaboratory.com⁠ // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  10. 13/03/2024

    the office / doing demo / episode 3

    In this episode, Tom, a product manager at Digitise, will do an amazing demo and share all the achievements and mishaps of the previous 3 months. The team has made a number of improvements to the product that won’t leave any user indifferent. Hard work has paid off: Tom’s product achieved the 5th position in its category on AppStore! Learn to make great presentations by learning from the best! A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: spruce up, surpass the 1 million downloads mark, optimise performance, conduct a usability test, identify areas for improvement, invest time in code refactoring, and more! // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at esllaboratory.com // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  11. 13/03/2024

    the office / job interview / episode 2

    In this episode, you’ll listen to Charlie, a seasoned product manager, who will interview Tom, a prospective marketing manager at Digitise. Tom will talk about his experience and what he can bring to the table at Digitise, and Charlie will test Tom’s expertise with lots of insightful, matter-of-fact questions! A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: get value out of budget, make informed decisions, make adjustments on the go, have extensive experience, revolve around, and more! // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at esllaboratory.com // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  12. 13/03/2024

    the office / negotiations / episode 1

    In this episode, you will listen to two product managers who are discussing the backlog for the next quarter preventing backlog chaos. Each manager brings forth their unique perspective, contributing valid insights, yet the challenge lies in harmonizing their viewpoints. More to negotiations, active listening, and standing your ground in the episode. A sneak peek into the episode’s meaty vocabulary: firefight performance issues, set apart in the market, kick off UI improvements, boost user engagement retention, stick to the timeline, and more! // the podcast was created by esl.laboratory with ESL students and teachers in mind. // use esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at esllaboratory.com // effective, result-driven, ready-to-use ESL lesson plans. bonus materials unseen anywhere else.

  • 12 episódios

Sobre

Welcome to "THE OFFICE," the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the dynamic company DIGITISE, providing a unique perspective on the world of business through the lens of this innovative organization. In each episode, join us as we delve into a new situation in the life of Digitise and its diverse group of employees. The podcast was created by esl.laboratory for ESL teachers and students in mind. Use the podcast and esl.laboratory materials for teaching English at esllaboratory.com

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  • Anos de atividade
    2024
  • Episódios
    12
  • Classificação
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  • Site do podcast
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