Beyond Culture - summary

ibogatyrev y20ibogatyrev 20250117 [0-9](0-9.xml).' course_log_ibogatyrev.xml :!grep '2023' course_log_ibogatyrev.xml | wc -w 14*30 !!bc -l 420 ## best hosting solution in RF? https://sweb.ru/ lamp hosting OR yandex cloud https://cloud.yandex.com/marketplace/products/f2eat0r5djdr9lsl6jl4 access to fully dedicated server image incl. root virtual system 〆 need to set up a firewall? ✓ ssh + static IP address ## USDT ✓ little volatile crypto currency swift Raiffeisen +20 000USD direct transfer to interactive brokers www.around.co ## todo openai video generator ted talk ## Meta VP directors responsible for team matching ≠ hiring / recruiting agents ## visuals for business practices - todo ✓ patterns for STAR, Bluf, McKinsey... → practise for behavioural interviews https://www.acronymat.com/2023/09/24/cedar-feedback/ ## podcasts - todo? https://miro.com/talktrack/ ## Solving Real-life Challenges to Get Hired Portfo is the platform for connecting tech professionals with companies through hands-on challenges. Whether you're showcasing your skills or looking for top talent, Portfo helps bring real-world expertise to the forefront. Find engaging challenges that can prove your strengths https://portfo.me/challenges/all ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc Ivan Bogatyrev 40817810600009819240 20250124 17:15-18:45 MSK | 15:15-16:45 CET 1.5 30 -30 + -30 = -90 euros]]> tbc Pondering People | Navigating interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job → ffmpeg recording Behaving like an A-player | Behavioural questions | (full scale) Mock interview practice #2 | Answering questions for a senior level position (3/3) By the end of this session you will have studied Support stories update ✓ add more recent support stories which are relevant to your current job aspirations → refresh your support stories using the BLUF & Minto Pyramid techniques → input your support stories into AI for improving vocab & narrative (ask AI to structure with the Minto Pyramid & BLUF techniques) → use bullet points, infinitive clauses and/or noun phrases ! make sure sentences are not too long ! avoid use of gerunds & present participle phrases → add 3-5 follow-up questions to each support story → answer the questions → practise STAR, BLUF & Minto Pyramid OBS recordings https://disk.yandex.ru/d/XurGxGHZTCEpMA

background check

occasional behavioural questions

conducted by a peer from your industry or a close manager

hard skills

case studies

critical thinking

stress / extreme questions

conducted by a coach or mentor from your industry, perhaps or your future manager

past experience & potential for development

being a good fit for the team

matching corporate culture

aligning competitive offers

negotiating remuneration, perks, etc

]]> 1144 20241213-1635 2 Job hunting pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active shuffled_letters shuffled_boxes What would happen if you lost your job? Will you know the keywords to fend for yourself? t o d m s i s → to dismiss to officially remove sb from their job t o e b a i l d f o f → to be laid off to be dismissed, usually for economic reasons ]]> garden leave practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor ghosting practice of suddenly ending all communication and avoiding contact with another person without any apparent warning or explanation and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate back-stabbing action of criticizing someone in a treacherous manner despite pretending friendship with them 1143 20241208-0032 3 Navigating interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job 20241206 hw20241213n1 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How would you feel if you had changed jobs 3 times in the past 3 years? How confident will you look during a job interview? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article --> → answer the questions ]]> Is being honest about the reason(s) of your lay-off always a good strategy? Why / why not? 〆don't be systematically transparent in a multi-active environment ✓ might help build rapport by attracting empathy e.g. family run business → might weaken your profile by being too emotional about it ✓ adapt your answer to corporate cultural expectations e.g. multinational or FAANG = be blunt in a linear-active context ✓ shouldn't ruin your negotiation process → don't share information that could be used against you blunt = (of a person or remark) very direct; saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite In what circumstances could blaming former colleagues or bosses be relevant? Perhaps you left for ethical reasons as you couldn't agree with the company's corporate goals... ✓ unethical, double standard policies when criticising obvious extremists vs diverse personalities → hate speech should not be allowed = no exceptions ✓ distinguish professional mistakes from behavioural ones and the undesirable blaming of colleagues e.g. disrespect, discrimination, toxic team... → ensure professional mistakes are learnt from = blameless corporate culture ✓ deal with conflicts rather than blame colleagues → focus on drawing a line between social responsibility & politics In what ways have these lay-offs influenced your career choices? suggested answer ✓ unveiled new career path alternatives ✓ reinforced your instinct about following a given direction ✓ avoided a greater waste of time & resources by identifying obstacles to growth earlier to unveil = to show or introduce a new plan, product, etc. to the public for the first time How have you managed the period following the lay-off? ✓ managed financial constraints → anticipated for such contingencies by making savings or with a garden leave / lump sum ✓ accepted current market conditions → don't fight a wave a lay-offs 〆didn't optimise for immediate recovery → focus on long term plans but make concessions ✓ identified new motivational factors → make sure your job hunt is sustainable ✓ prepared interviews thoroughly = don't over-engineer your job hunt ✓ didn't burn out while preparing → set proper expectations lump sum = amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor How can you prove your resilience after being laid off? ✓ still working in the same industry ✓ may arguably have got an even higher position ✓ was between jobs for a short period of time (during garden leave) resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc Have you learnt any lessons that you wouldn't have experienced otherwise? suggested answer ✓ invest in continuous learning which benefits both to you and the company message for your target employer ✓ don't try to become an irreplaceable employee = signal that you are ready to be replaced (whether you succeed or not doesn't matter) 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ being loyal to employers doesn't always pay = contradictory to what is recommended telling your target employer Could these setbacks have strengthened your self-confidence? suggested answer ✓ always succeeded in securing a job even in dire market conditions ✓ not afraid of taking risks 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ how to prepare for your next job without sacrificing commitments to current employer ✓ work as long as you are paid but don't feel emotionally attached to your employer → don't lose your identity if you are made redundant = workplace is just a shell, the real 'you' is able to move somewhere else ✓ don't be anxious → might be successful in another company too! dire = very serious; (informal) bad What are you looking forward to in your next role? ✓ making greater business impact ≠ developing technology for the sake of technology! ✓ being treated as a human being rather than just a cogwheel = transparent relationships → no back-stabbing ✓ utilisation of all your skills → avoid feeling mediocre because of misuse or being underexploited ✓ unambiguous framework & career path opportunities → no hiring to fire ✓ genuine, timely, mutual feedback → treat feedback as a gift rather than just criticism ✓ meeting new people from different cultures → gather even more diverse opinions ≠ previous experiences weren't lacking in richness = you are just eager to set out on a new journey → find a balance how you can support your next team back-stabbing = action of criticizing someone in a treacherous manner despite pretending friendship with them 1142 to dismiss = to officially remove sb from their job to be laid off = to be dismissed, usually for economic reasons to be made redundant = to be no longer needed at work and therefore unemployed blunt = (of a person or remark) very direct; saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite to unveil = to show or introduce a new plan, product, etc. to the public for the first time lump sum = amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc dire = very serious; (informal) bad ghosting | simmering | icing = practice of suddenly ending all communication and avoiding contact with another person without any apparent warning or explanation and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate shambolic = lacking order or organization, disorganised auto-rejection = application rules based on an applicant's answer to a question, so that they will automatically be rejected as a potential candidate back-stabbing = action of criticizing someone in a treacherous manner despite pretending friendship with them horizontal scaling = refers to adding additional nodes vertical scaling = describes adding more power to your current machines. For instance, if your server requires more processing power, vertical scaling would mean upgrading the CPUs. You can also vertically scale the memory, storage, or network speed 1141 20250117 17:15-18:45 MSK | 15:15-16:45 CET 1.5 30 active European Federation | Trump vs Zelensky negotiation plans | Slavic lives matter | EQ vs IQ By the end of this session you will have studied Support stories update ✓ add more recent support stories which are relevant to your current job aspirations → refresh your support stories using the BLUF & Minto Pyramid techniques → input your support stories into AI for improving vocab & narrative (ask AI to structure with the Minto Pyramid & BLUF techniques) → use bullet points, infinitive clauses and/or noun phrases ! make sure sentences are not too long ! avoid use of gerunds & present participle phrases → add 3-5 follow-up questions to each support story → answer the questions → practise STAR, BLUF & Minto Pyramid OBS recordings https://disk.yandex.ru/d/XurGxGHZTCEpMA

Support stories update ✓ add more recent support stories which are relevant to your current job aspirations → refresh your support stories using the BLUF & Minto Pyramid techniques → input your support stories into AI for improving vocab & narrative (ask AI to structure with the Minto Pyramid & BLUF techniques) → use bullet points, infinitive clauses and/or noun phrases ! make sure sentences are not too long ! avoid use of gerunds & present participle phrases → add 3-5 follow-up questions to each support story → answer the questions → practise STAR, BLUF & Minto Pyramid OBS recordings https://disk.yandex.ru/d/XurGxGHZTCEpMA

background check

occasional behavioural questions

conducted by a peer from your industry or a close manager

hard skills

case studies

critical thinking

stress / extreme questions

conducted by a coach or mentor from your industry, perhaps or your future manager

past experience & potential for development

being a good fit for the team

matching corporate culture

aligning competitive offers

negotiating remuneration, perks, etc

]]> 1130 active textbook no winner (will try recording in obs at higher quality settings tho' may just have to do w/ internet connection...) 2) both video recordings of you have worse quality than myself directly through v4l2 on my side (noticeable full size, perhaps less when running from youtube or on a mobile device...) -> no winner -> you might want to record yourself directly at your end, and later send me your video for re-syncing... 3) both recordings of the screen sharing (Chromium via pipewire in obs) have the same satisfactory quality (though the experience on your side was worse via Zoom) -> Googlemeet wins? 4) echo in the audio recording happened in googlemeet from ~ 10"45 while there was no echo during the whole of the zoom recording (17"29) -> Zoom wins? -> will check if this is related to obs or googlemeet (never had this problem in zoom before) 5) audio recording quality is slightly worse in Googlemeet (saturates faster) -> you'd need to check the attack in the compressor settings (or I'd have to add such a filter in obs) e.g. ratio 3:1, attack 1ms, release 60ms -> Zoom wins? Concl. 1) Googlemeet is more convenient for me too as I don't need to use a 2nd monitor (real or virtual) just to trick obs into recording from another screen (you can't grab only a window from Zoom to record from in obs, unlike a usual window in pipewire...) 2) I'll try teaching w/ Googlemeet to replicate the echo issue 3) You can enjoy your scrambled eggs & wizard overlays ;-) https://disk.yandex.ru/d/XurGxGHZTCEpMA ]]> 1129 active textbook 1128 1127 20241206 17:15-18:45 MSK | 15:15-16:45 CET 1.5 30 0 + -30 = -30 euros]]> active Behaving like an A-player (to be cont.) | Resuming preps for Pondering People | Political updates By the end of this session you will have studied Support stories update ✓ add more recent support stories which are relevant to your current job aspirations → refresh your support stories using the BLUF & Minto Pyramid techniques → input your support stories into AI for improving vocab & narrative (ask AI to structure with the Minto Pyramid & BLUF techniques) → use bullet points, infinitive clauses and/or noun phrases ! make sure sentences are not too long ! avoid use of gerunds & present participle phrases → add 3-5 follow-up questions to each support story → answer the questions → practise STAR, BLUF & Minto Pyramid todo - check alternative video conferencing tool(s) BlueJeans https://www.techradar.com/reviews/bluejeans

Zoom meeting details Ivan's Zoom meeting room Meeting ID: 686 050 2528 Password: 2iKXmw https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6860502528?pwd=qlo0zbloxynbLNUzb43Xan1ggxh3dI.1 I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1126 active textbook https://miro.com/talktrack/ T / Cl 1st OBS recording Episode 0 - Navigating interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job T / Cl Searching contents & pasting into ChatGPT → download xml to txt ]]> 1125 1 Behaving like an A-player active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Imagine you are being interviewed for your dream job. How can you convince a recruiter that you are the A-player they need? What are the prerequisites to outperforming other people? ✓ be ready to work long hours because you enjoy your job = intrinsic motivator Is securing yourself professional recognition enough? ✓ working a bit Facts are, I've “accidentally” made several people millionaires while doing what I was having fun doing Dima Korolev https://dimakorolev.substack.com/p/a-players-who-are-they ]]> ✓ you should enjoy your job 1124 wip active textbook the uniting principle is exactly this: work-life synergy, not balance I’ve blocked Thursday for deep work since it was the easiest day to free up The best A-players I know often confess that they do not really know the limits of what they are “allowed” to do—“because every time I have an outrageous idea, it turns out I am not punished for testing the waters.” negotiating with smaller companies: The approach is similar to playing the game of whoever looks away first loses. But instead of looking away, you lose by showing less commitment and dedication than your negotiation partner. (...) Many people make the mistake of defending their territory first. But the best strategy is, in fact, to attack! Not the person, of course, but the problem. Both you and the person you are speaking with clearly want to succeed; If you are using the tool or the process "because you have to," you may be slashing your success. (...) That's the way you need to use the tools today: to succeed, not to follow some process. The end goal is never the tools or the processes. The end goal is for you to be “smart together” (© Aline Lerner from interviewing.io). MVP - minimum viable product If you find yourself focusing mostly on one of the layers of the MVP chart above, and you want to become an A-player at the same time, then the single most impactful change in perspective for you may well be to begin thinking of the whole pyramid Under pressure, you don't rise to the level of your understanding; you sink to the level of your instincts Facts are, I've “accidentally” made several people millionaires while doing what I was having fun doing https://dimakorolev.substack.com/p/a-players-who-are-they Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively. Dalai Lama XIV Navy SEALs quotes United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Teams, commonly known as Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy's primary special operations force Under pressure, you don't rise to the level of your understanding; you sink to the level of your instincts If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward. Notion vs Airtable https://www.notion.so/compare-against/notion-vs-airtable ]]> 1123 1 Review of behavioural questions for a mock interview #2 (cont.) active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are you able to go through a lengthy session of behavioural and follow-up questions without losing confidence or burning out? You are going to practise a 30min session without interruptions for feedback. Your questions for a management position will focus on 3 key areas: 1) cross-team & cross functional collaboration 2) conflict resolution 3) ability to drive projects at organisation level Goals: 1) teasing or whetting the appetite of a recruiter (see 2024517 How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview?) 2) not over-selling yourself or underestimating your skills (see 20240510 Do you seem as senior as you actually are?) 3) exceeding expectations by breaking the interviewing rules Methodology: → provide specific examples about what you did and the resulting impact → critique yourself and share what you learned from a past situation → discuss why you’d like to make a change Timing: * 2-5min general introduction → discuss items in your CV → include current projects and details * 30min behavioural questions 4min per question 2min follow-up questions ~ 6min → 4-5 questions * 5min reverse questions Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> How did you negotiate and improve cross functional communication with outsourced companies? cross-team & cross functional collaboration Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. cross-team & cross functional collaboration Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? conflict resolution Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. conflict resolution How would you prioritise tasks of two rival teams from different departments that were assigned the same objectives? conflict resolution Have you ever had to escalate an issue because you felt some of the customer requests were slowing down your project? How were you treated as a result? ability to drive projects at organisation level Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. ability to drive projects at organisation level 1122 active textbook ]]> 1121 1 Answering questions for a senior level position (3/3) - continuation active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Imagine you were applying for a senior-level position: what questions would evidence your skills & experience? How would you deal with a new, experienced manager who is not well-perceived by their team members? ✓ address the issue face-to-face in some informal setting ✓ strike a compromise between beating about the bush and expressing or reporting direct criticism → show cultural awareness & people skills e.g. power distance ✓ provide feedback, possible coaching How would you prioritise tasks of two rival teams from different departments that were assigned the same objectives? ✓ focus on impact assessment → optimise for company results rather than teams or individuals ✓ stress only limited resources are available → run experiments with various options ✓ make decision based on data-driven results of experiments → take responsibility for reallocating/restructuring teams How would you explain to new staff members that they need or don't need to stay at work after 6pm? ✓ different work-life balance → focus on consistent performance rather than performance boosts due to immediate needs ✓ don't discourage or promote staying after business hours → don't give impression that others should do so ✓ avoid risks of people feeling guilty of underperforming = spiral leading to burnout ! answer depends on corporate culture of target company → should match company expectations How do you manage a conflict with the working style of your peers? How would you react to a customer request for a refund? Would you rather deal with a horse-sized duck, or many duck-sized horses? Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead Describe a situation where you were facing a technical issue and your normal troubleshooting method wasn’t working. What did you do? How would you react if your team received negative feedback about a part of the project that was entirely assigned to you? Would you rather have a lot of impact on people or being appreciated? How do you move forward when stakeholders want to go in one direction, but you don’t think that’s the right way to do it? How did you negotiate and improve cross functional communication with outsourced companies? 1120 wip active textbook https://www.acronymat.com/posters/ CEDAR Feedback CEDAR is a structured feedback model providing coaching opportunities via repeated revisiting and readjusting of the feedback and the goals. https://www.acronymat.com/2023/09/24/cedar-feedback/ Context Introduce feedback in the overall context with its impact on an individual’s performance and others who are affected. Provide an overview of the aim and the importance of the feedback. Examples Provide clear and specific examples. Recognize success and put stress on difficulties. Use directly observed feedback with just enough examples, not overwhelming the recipient. Diagnosys Collaboratively explore why the feedback was given and what led to it. Ask the recipient about their opinions, use active listening to reach the common ground and find the root cause of the situation. Actions Based on the previous, collaboratively set the goals and actions to be taken to meet them. Both sides should understand and accept the outcomes of the created plan for executing the actions. Review Wrap up the conversation and the conclusions and also set up regular feedback sessions to review the actions and goals. Elaborate on progress, troubleshoot problems and celebrate success. Value Stream Mapping The Value Stream Mapping is a Lean technique for managing flow and improving processes allowing to track the flow through a process https://www.acronymat.com/2024/03/13/value-stream-mapping/ The Value Stream Mapping is a Lean technique for managing flow and improving processes. This visual tool allows us to track the flow of materials or information through a process, identifying areas of waste and opportunities for improvement. By distinguishing between value-adding and non-value-adding steps, it can help to streamline processes with repeatable steps and minimize handoffs. Lean manufacturing wastes Overproduction Inventory Motion Defects Over- processing Waiting Transport Software development wastes Partially completed work Extra features Relearning Hand-offs Delays Task switching Defects Current state map The Current State Map depicts how the process operates at this moment, serving as the foundation for improvement initiatives by identifying areas to eliminate waste and enhance efficiency. Future state map The Future State Map illustrates the envisioned improvements to the process, aiming to enhance flow fluidity by eliminating identified waste and optimizing efficiency. Value Stream Mapping steps Identify the target Define the scope Map the current state Analyze/identify issues Map the future state Create action plan Use and monitor Kanban Practices 6 Kanban Practices: Visualize, Limit WIP, Manage Flow, Make policies explicit, Implement feedback loops, Improve collaboratively https://www.acronymat.com/2023/07/21/kanban-practices/ Visualize Visualizing your work provides transparency, identifying the bottlenecks. Create cards for the items you work on. Think of the workflow – statuses that work items go through to make implicit policies explicit, which enable learning how the work works. Visualize Visualizing your work provides transparency, identifying the bottlenecks. Create cards for the items you work on. Think of the workflow – statuses that work items go through to make implicit policies explicit, which enable learning how the work works. Manage flow The work needs to be managed to solve arising issues in your workflow providing opportunities for improvements. Solving issues based on metrics and bottlenecks in the flow of work enables continuous improvement with the aim to reach an ideal continuous flow. Make process policies explicit Policies are not meant to replace work instructions but to empower individuals for self-organization by discussing the process. They should be sparse, simple, well-defined, visible, consistently applied, and easily changeable. Make process policies explicit Policies are not meant to replace work instructions but to empower individuals for self-organization by discussing the process. They should be sparse, simple, well-defined, visible, consistently applied, and easily changeable. Improve collaboratively, evolve experimentally Kanban embraces continuous improvement and evolutionary changes through collaborative, safe-to-fail experiments based on the Theory of Constraints, Lean feedback, and metrics. STATIK Kanban The Systems Thinking Approach To Introducing Kanban (STATIK) is a repeatable way to start with Kanban resulting in continuous improvement. https://www.acronymat.com/2023/09/15/statik-kanban/ 1. Understand the purpose of the system Explore who your customers are and how you generate value for them. What, for whom and why are you doing what you are doing? 2. Identify sources of dissatisfaction Determine the areas in service delivery that are considered unsatisfactory. Visualize internal and external sources of dissatisfaction. 3. Analyze demand Evaluate customer requests with regard to channels, types of work, and demand patterns. What are the sources, arrival rates of requests, and where do they originate? 4. Analyze system capabilities Assess the capability of meeting customer demand in quantity, type, speed, and predictability. Compare expectations with actual capabilities. 5. Model the workflow Find the activities that every type of work item goes through which may serve as columns on the board. Think of it as value-stream mapping. 6. Identify classes of service How the different types of work items are treated after entering the system. Take advantage of the cost of delay to identify the classes. 7. Design the Kanban system Utilizing insights from the previous, design the Kanban system accordingly. Use WIP limits, explicit policies, cadences, and progress tracking. 8. Socialize the design and negotiate expectations Get feedback from internal and external parties. Hold workshops to sync the processes of other Kanban systems. Data Model Canvas The Data Product Canvas is a framework for developing data products based organized into 10 blocks within 3 domain areas. https://www.acronymat.com/2023/08/22/data-model-canvas/ How it works? It aims to create a roadmap and understanding of the3 domain areas. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on the problem, not just technology, and involves stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical and business areas. The Data Model Canvas guides the process from problem definition to strategic execution. It encourages iterative testing and adjustment while highlighting the significance of data quality and creating a data-driven culture ]]> 1119 1 Navigating interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job 20241206 hw20241213n1 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How would you feel if you had changed jobs 3 times in the past 3 years? How confident will you look during a job interview? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article --> → answer the questions ]]> Is being honest about the reason(s) of your lay-off always a good strategy? Why / why not? 〆don't be systematically transparent in a multi-active environment ✓ might help build rapport by attracting empathy e.g. family run business → might weaken your profile by being too emotional about it ✓ adapt your answer to corporate cultural expectations e.g. multinational or FAANG = be blunt in a linear-active context ✓ shouldn't ruin your negotiation process → don't share information that could be used against you In what circumstances could blaming former colleagues or bosses be relevant? Perhaps you left for ethical reasons as you couldn't agree with the company's corporate goals... ✓ unethical, double standard policies when criticising obvious extremists vs diverse personalities → hate speech should not be allowed = no exceptions ✓ distinguish professional mistakes from behavioural ones and the undesirable blaming of colleagues e.g. disrespect, discrimination, toxic team... → ensure professional mistakes are learnt from = blameless corporate culture ✓ deal with conflicts rather than blame colleagues → focus on drawing a line between social responsibility & politics In what ways have these lay-offs influenced your career choices? suggested answer ✓ unveiled new career path alternatives ✓ reinforced your instinct about following a given direction ✓ avoided a greater waste of time & resources by identifying obstacles to growth earlier How have you managed the period following the lay-off? ✓ managed financial constraints → anticipated for such contingencies by making savings or with a garden leave / lump sum ✓ accepted current market conditions → don't fight a wave a lay-offs 〆didn't optimise for immediate recovery → focus on long term plans but make concessions ✓ identified new motivational factors → make sure your job hunt is sustainable ✓ prepared interviews thoroughly = don't over-engineer your job hunt ✓ didn't burn out while preparing → set proper expectations lump sum = amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor How can you prove your resilience after being laid off? ✓ still working in the same industry ✓ may arguably have got an even higher position ✓ was between jobs for a short period of time (during garden leave) resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor Have you learnt any lessons that you wouldn't have experienced otherwise? suggested answer ✓ invest in continuous learning which benefits both to you and the company message for your target employer ✓ don't try to become an irreplaceable employee = signal that you are ready to be replaced (whether you succeed or not doesn't matter) 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ being loyal to employers doesn't always pay = contradictory to what is recommended telling your target employer Could these setbacks have strengthened your self-confidence? suggested answer ✓ always succeeded in securing a job even in dire market conditions ✓ not afraid of taking risks 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ how to prepare for your next job without sacrificing commitments to current employer ✓ work as long as you are paid but don't feel emotionally attached to your employer → don't lose your identity if you are made redundant = workplace is just a shell, the real 'you' is able to move somewhere else ✓ don't be anxious → might be successful in another company too! What are you looking forward to in your next role? ✓ making greater business impact ≠ developing technology for the sake of technology! ✓ being treated as a human being rather than just a cogwheel = transparent relationships → no back-stabbing ✓ utilisation of all your skills → avoid feeling mediocre because of misuse or being underexploited ✓ unambiguous framework & career path opportunities → no hiring to fire ✓ genuine, timely, mutual feedback → treat feedback as a gift rather than just criticism ✓ meeting new people from different cultures → gather even more diverse opinions ≠ previous experiences weren't lacking in richness = you are just eager to set out on a new journey → find a balance how you can support your next team back-stabbing = action of criticizing someone in a treacherous manner despite pretending friendship with them 1118 1117 20241122 17:15-18:45 MSK | 15:15-16:45 CET 1.5 30 440 20241117 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -410 = -440 euros + 440 = 0]]> active Scheduling offers from tier 1 2 3 companies By the end of this session you will have studied Support stories update ✓ add more recent support stories which are relevant to your current job aspirations → refresh your support stories using the BLUF & Minto Pyramid techniques → input your support stories into AI for improving vocab & narrative (ask AI to structure with the Minto Pyramid & BLUF techniques) → use bullet points, infinitive clauses and/or noun phrases ! make sure sentences are not too long ! avoid use of gerunds & present participle phrases → add 3-5 follow-up questions to each support story → answer the questions → practise STAR, BLUF & Minto Pyramid todo - check alternative video conferencing tool(s) BlueJeans https://www.techradar.com/reviews/bluejeans

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1113 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnTwZNbKFES6ScJkaKjtPoIilVSykFmYSa_zpysvbDk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 Practise some behavioural questions with Hello Interview (Story builder) Story Builder is an AI powered tool to help you craft the perfect story for any behavioral interview question. Practise some behavioural questions with alternative large language models. → use the same answer as previously for a comparative analysis

https://chatgpt.com/ ]]> 1112 1 Review of behavioural questions for a mock interview active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are you able to go through a lengthy session of behavioural and follow-up questions without losing confidence or burning out? You are going to practise a 30min session without interruptions for feedback. Your questions for a management position will focus on 3 key areas: 1) cross-team & cross functional collaboration 2) conflict resolution 3) ability to drive projects at organisation level Goals: 1) teasing or whetting the appetite of a recruiter (see 2024517 How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview?) 2) not over-selling yourself or underestimating your skills (see 20240510 Do you seem as senior as you actually are?) 3) exceeding expectations by breaking the interviewing rules Methodology: → provide specific examples about what you did and the resulting impact → critique yourself and share what you learned from a past situation → discuss why you’d like to make a change Timing: * 2-5min general introduction → discuss items in your CV → include current projects and details * 30min behavioural questions 4min per question 2min follow-up questions ~ 6min → 4-5 questions * 5min reverse questions Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> How did you negotiate and improve cross functional communication with outsourced companies? cross-team & cross functional collaboration Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. cross-team & cross functional collaboration Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? conflict resolution Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. conflict resolution How would you prioritise tasks of two rival teams from different departments that were assigned the same objectives? conflict resolution Have you ever had to escalate an issue because you felt some of the customer requests were slowing down your project? How were you treated as a result? ability to drive projects at organisation level Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. ability to drive projects at organisation level 1111 active textbook 1110 1109 20241108 17:15-18:45 MSK | 16:15-17:45 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -350 = -380 euros]]> active Behavioural questions | Answering questions for a senior level position (2/3) Behavioural questions | OBS recording By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnTwZNbKFES6ScJkaKjtPoIilVSykFmYSa_zpysvbDk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 schedule

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1108 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnTwZNbKFES6ScJkaKjtPoIilVSykFmYSa_zpysvbDk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 Practise some behavioural questions with Hello Interview (Story builder) Story Builder is an AI powered tool to help you craft the perfect story for any behavioral interview question. Practise some behavioural questions with alternative large language models. → use the same answer as previously for a comparative analysis

https://chatgpt.com/ ]]> 1107 1 Answering questions for a senior level position (2/3) active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Imagine you were applying for a senior-level position: what questions would evidence your skills & experience? How would you deal with a new, experienced manager who is not well-perceived by their team members? ✓ address the issue face-to-face in some informal setting ✓ strike a compromise between beating about the bush and expressing or reporting direct criticism → show cultural awareness & people skills e.g. power distance ✓ provide feedback, possible coaching How would you prioritise tasks of two rival teams from different departments that were assigned the same objectives? ✓ focus on impact assessment → optimise for company results rather than teams or individuals ✓ stress only limited resources are available → run experiments with various options ✓ make decision based on data-driven results of experiments → take responsibility for reallocating/restructuring teams How would you explain to new staff members that they need or don't need to stay at work after 6pm? ✓ different work-life balance → focus on consistent performance rather than performance boosts due to immediate needs ✓ don't discourage or promote staying after business hours → don't give impression that others should do so ✓ avoid risks of people feeling guilty of underperforming = spiral leading to burnout ! answer depends on corporate culture of target company → should match company expectations How do you manage a conflict with the working style of your peers? How would you react to a customer request for a refund? Would you rather deal with a horse-sized duck, or many duck-sized horses? 1106 1105 20241101 17:15-18:45 MSK | 16:15-17:45 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -320 = -350 euros]]> active Behavioural questions | Answering questions for a senior level position (1/3) | Teal organisations Answering questions for a senior level position (2/2) | Behavioural questions | OBS recording (tbc) By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnTwZNbKFES6ScJkaKjtPoIilVSykFmYSa_zpysvbDk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 schedule

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1104 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnTwZNbKFES6ScJkaKjtPoIilVSykFmYSa_zpysvbDk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 Practise some behavioural questions with Hello Interview (Story builder) Story Builder is an AI powered tool to help you craft the perfect story for any behavioral interview question. Practise some behavioural questions with alternative large language models. → use the same answer as previously for a comparative analysis

https://chatgpt.com/ ]]> 1103 1 Answering questions for a senior level position (1/3) active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Imagine you were applying for a senior-level position: what questions would evidence your skills & experience? To begin with, can you tell us about your experience in cross-team & cross-functional project leadership? ✓ focus on projects involving very different people e.g. not those with only impressive sales metrics ✓ exceed recruiter expectations provided your experience is genuine e.g. cross-org. level ≠ over-selling yourself Can you tell about a time when you provided your team with equity rather than just equality? Hersey & Blanchard - Situational leadership

]]> How did you support senior staff members who had encountered difficulty coaching junior staff without discrediting them? ✓ acknowledge that senior staff are not teachers ✓ conduct one-to-one sessions to achieve consensus on how to achieve goals ≠ telling how to do vs telling what to do → focus on SMART objectives How do you deal with many urgent requests from multiple teams? ✓ distinguish requests from deadlines → prioritise to satisfy requests e.g. apply the Paretto Principle & accept missed objectives → escalate to meet deadlines e.g. have more resources allocated ✓ do you understand the choices/sacrifices the company expects you to make? → demonstrates your level of seniority = show you understand the big picture & take responsibility for risks e.g. technical debt Why is being a tech lead not enough to lead a team? ✓ some teams need to trust their lead ✓ some staff members may be over-sensitive to micro-management e.g. the more senior team members are, the less they are likely to appreciate excessive directing / telling Have you ever taken a reputational risk that you don't regret? ✓ delegated technical decisions 〆staff failed to meet deadlines → was held accountable 〆took 2 extra weeks to mitigate results 〆completed the job of inexperienced engineers ✓ well-perceived by team members ≠ not sustainable approach 1102 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Teal organisations active wip xml_multi_dd_row Would you like to work in a company where workers are self-managed? Teal Organisation is a term coined in 2014 by Frederic Laloux in his book Reinventing Organizations. Laloux uses a descriptive model in which he describes different types of organizations in terms of colour, and he cites studies by evolutionary and social psychologists including Jean Gebser, Clare W. Graves, Don Edward Beck, Chris Cowan and Ken Wilber. (adapted from Wikipedia) → match the expressions with the definitions → describe a real-life or fictional situation with each expression ]]> 22 12 left Red Organizations Amber Organizations Orange Organizations Green Organizations Teal Organisations Self-management Wholeness Evolutionary purpose ]]> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1101 2 Organisation models for L7 / managing positions active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png If you were responsible for an organisation's management, what model(s) would you choose? What does it depend on? What kind of organisations are typically red? ✓ state agencies e.g. national railways In which countries are amber organisations probably more frequent? ✓ the USA How can you set work conditions reminiscent of a Teal organisation? ✓ build an environment within the company that is free of top management politics ✓ delegate technical decisions → ensure staff members may thrive while achieving objectives = more sustainable environment 〆contradictory to the concept of not being irreplaceable 〆take not only reputational risks for results to thrive = to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc 1100 red organizations = organisations characterized by authoritarian structures and control through fear amber organizations = organisations structured around rigid hierarchies and top-down command orange organizations = organisations operating on meritocratic principles, emphasizing competition and performance green organizations = organisations focusing on consensus and stakeholder values, often emphasizing culture and empowerment teal organisations = (greenish-blue colour) organisations where management is based on worker autonomy and peer relationships self-management = according the theory of Teal organizations, this replaces traditional hierarchy with a system where employees manage themselves and collaborate on decisions, distributing authority more evenly wholeness = according the theory of Teal organizations, this encourages employees to integrate their personal and professional identities, fostering a work environment that prioritizes emotional well-being and authenticity evolutionary purpose = according the theory of Teal organizations, this means organisations are living entities that adapt and evolve naturally, guided by their own sense of direction rather than rigid strategic plans or profit motives turquoise company = organization which does not have a classic hierarchical structure, with a CEO at the head and other department managers below him. It is a system based on a flat structure with self-management, not power and positions Teal companies = organisations which are characterized by power decentralization, self-discipline, natural hierarchies, and a high degree of employee responsibility. The concept of a Teal organization was created by Frederic Laloux, a former McKinsey and Company executive, and introduced in his book “Reinventing Organizations”. rigid = (often disapproving) (of rules, methods, etc.) very strict and difficult to change; (of a person) not willing to change their ideas or behaviour; (of an object or substance) stiff and difficult to move or bend to thrive = to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc 1099 20241025 17:15-18:45 MSK | 16:15-17:45 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -290 = -320 euros]]> active Answering questions for a senior level position (1/3) By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnTwZNbKFES6ScJkaKjtPoIilVSykFmYSa_zpysvbDk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 schedule

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1095 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnTwZNbKFES6ScJkaKjtPoIilVSykFmYSa_zpysvbDk/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 ]]> 1094 1 CV follow-up questions active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Imagine you have been recommended to join a team. Are you ready to answer follow-up questions based on your CV? Are you open to possibly slightly different tasks than what you were applying for? ✓ show you are ready to upskill → target more teams How can you explain that your latest position was lower than the penultimate one? ✓ challenging economic outlook ✓ better compensation package ✓ smaller company but actually more important role If you joined their team, how could you contribute most? ✓ make sure you are complimentary but not irreplaceable ✓ supposing this year was dedicated to 'efficiency', I would... → next year should focus on... scarcity Should you be ready to (re)join a company you used to work for at a lower position? 〆no, unless you really failed some interview 1093 1092 20241004 17:15-18:45 MSK | 16:15-17:45 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -230 = -260 euros]]> active Job hunting or team matching? | CV review | (skipped) Do you want to seem more senior than you really are? (2/2) | (skipped) Negotiation set phrases for a job interview By the end of this session you will have studied Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing Pondering People Video clip | podcast series project description https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit#heading=h.gnpsb7baisv9 hide for obs -->

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Do you want to seem more senior than you really are? 20240906 hw20240913 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png ✓ while you do want to prepare & make a positive impression during interviews, you probably don't want to come across as more senior than you actually are... → focus on how not to over-perform (rather than underperform) → answer the questions ]]> 1091 1 Job hunting or team matching? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Can you still get a job without knowing what team you would be integrating? Can you still find a job without knowing what team you would be integrating? 〆nowadays, no interview without advance team matching ✓ more soft skills are expected → interpersonal skills → cross-functionality → cross-cultural awareness How can you draw attention of a VP director to your profile? ✓ find some engineering manager (often feat. 'I'm hiring' banner in LinkedIn) → chat to obtain contact details of the VP director rationale: it is above their level ✓ be ambitious ✓ include an Aspirations section before Summary in your CV → describe where you'd see yourself in 5 years → show evidence of exponential growth ! don't attempt to negotiate any salary at this stage How do you convince a VP director (vice-president) you are a desirable candidate? ✓ pretend it is your dream company = prioritise joining a company ✓ you don't want to go back to your previous employer → their closest peer is them ✓ play down team matching phase → (ask to) speak to different teams How can you adapt your CV to join a particular team? ✓ add / put in top positions skills relevant to a team's needs e.g. known language(s), software, technologies ✓ rank your achievements perhaps lower to match their expectations ✓ self-check question(s) Can the team be successful without me? What divergent ideas, background, added value... can you bring to the team? How can you make the Skills section less cliche? Best SuperGlue on the market for international teams! Skilled at leading teams without being a leader Mentor people by repeating 'Do as I say, not as I do' → use a touch of humour 1090 1 Do you want to seem more senior than you really are? 20240906 hw20240913 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What are the risks of over-selling yourself? ✓ while you do want to prepare & make a positive impression during interviews, you probably don't want to come across as more senior than you actually are... → focus on how not to over-perform (rather than underperform) → answer the questions ]]> What is a common misconception regarding skills assessment? 〆answering properly during interview doesn't validate skills = risk of over-selling → beware of time constraints influencing results = double-edged sword Do you always prepare for a job interview? Why / why not? ✓ some candidates may feel already quite experienced 〆unprepared 〆self-confident or even too assertive → may have negative consequences e.g. downgrading How do you make sure you are preparing enough for a job interview? ✓ prepare individually → practise mock interviews with colleagues ✓ don't make support stories more colourful than they actually are → gather feedback ✓ hone specific skills following up initial feedback → self-assess your application prep e.g. AOI, weak points How can you avoid over-engineering / preparing too well for a job interview? 〆don't reach a level of perfection reminiscent of rote-learning = not thinking any more during the interview → prepare bullet points rather than scripted answers ✓ sound natural, casual and not automated ✓ make sure you don't burnout → like traffic jams, stop & change directions (interview prep activities) before it's too late Should you practise breaking the rules at higher levels? ✓ bear in mind the relevance of breaking rules → consider unexpected narrative twists only at senior levels ✓ answer questions → include evidence of your critical thinking skills that wasn't a prerequisite in the initial task = signal you have a given (or potential) target level e.g. solve a problem AND provide a generalisation / a platform ✓ tackle challenges at a greater level of seniority than yours = thinking ahead & beyond requirements → show you are aware of the bigger picture ! insist these are 'just' best practice / recommendations Are you able to fail an interview fast? (i.e. cut your losses) → not being a good fit ≠ incompetent ✓ recognising your insufficient skills is a proof of seniority → don't wait for the end of a probation period e.g. 6-month period in the UK (unlike only 3 months in many countries) Is over-performing a consequence of excessive screening? = rather philosophical question 〆competition on the labour market 〆inconsistent industry standards 1089 active textbook Pondering People series | Questions & answers Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers (2/2) --> ]]> 1088 active textbook https://disk.yandex.ru/d/jrNeOuek5SRY8A T / Cl

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Analysis of options (e.g. in Zurich some jobs can be better paid than in the US) Compiled stories Interview drills How to secure an offer Negotiations Pre-departure steps Relocating logistics Settling ]]> 1087 3 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Negotiation set phrases Negotiation set phrases 20240704 hw20240705_n2 wip active xml_multi_dd_row What expressions can you use to navigate a negotiation? Aren't they too assertive? How can you sound both confident & yet open to suggestions? 14 18 left → break the ice Ingratiation
→ be amiable Anchoring
→ ask rhetorical questions Exploring each other's needs
→ ask diagnostic questions Signalling for movement
→ show there is room for manoeuvre Active listening
→ paraphrase ]]> 1;2;3 4;5;6 7;8;9 10;11 12;13;14;15 16;17;18 Establishing connection → break the ice Nice to meet you! How was your journey? Have you had a nice trip? Ingratiation → be amiable We're very excited to meet you today. We've heard a lot about your company. Feedback from your product / services is excellent. Anchoring → ask rhetorical questions Are you satisfied with...? Wouldn't you like...? Have you ever thought you could work faster if...? Exploring each other's needs → ask diagnostic (open) questions How much do you usually pay for...? What quantities would you...? Signalling for movement → show there is room for manoeuvre I think there's material for discussion My company might accept such terms if... Perhaps we could... I'd need to check if... Active listening → paraphrase So, you're saying... I get it I do see where you're coming from --> ]]> 1086 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Negotiation set phrases for a job interview active wip xml_multi_dd_row Imagine you are interviewing for a job. What questions can you ask the recruiter to negotiate a better contract? 21 10 left (what is NOT listed in the job description) Stalling for time Not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer Probing with proposals Signalling for movement & make concessions Putting pressure Pretending to have a very competing offer ]]> 1;2;3 4 5;6;7 8;9 10;11 12;13 14;15;16 Exploring the recruiter's needs / hidden agenda
(what is NOT listed in the job description) Are you looking for any additional skills which are not listed in the job description? Why are you recruiting for such a position? What are the forthcoming challenges in this job? Stalling for time I'm just at the beginning of my job hunting. Not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer I am now seeing different recruiters to compare remuneration. Why are you giving me such a salary? How did you come up with such figures? Probing with proposals I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer if... Signalling for movement & make concessions I'm willing to drop all other offers if... How much wiggle room have you got if... Putting pressure As you know I'm not ready to confirm anything because... When could you make me a final offer? Pretending to have a very competing offer Is that really your best offer? I can't give you more details now but... I will give you my answer by (date) ]]> 1085 1 Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you plan your job hunt? What do you need to assess? ✓ do your research → would you be proud to be part of the company? ✓ assess your values → is it important for you to work for a market leader? → open source → inclusive environment → eco-friendliness → innovative ✓ assess company values → would you mind working for a company that has poor reputation? → is CSR an important criterion? 3 preliminary stages Once you have multiple offers, how do you go about short-listing them? What if you are not happy the basic salary? ✓ don't quibble over a few thousands / a few noughts if it's your dream job ✓ don't end a long conversation just by a polite e-mail → bypass the hiring manager = speak to the person in charge to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail When is it worth negotiating an offer? ✓ depends on how much wiggle room you have = room for manoeuvre usually ~10% more e.g. state companies usually aren't particularly flexible because they tend to be bureaucratic wiggle room = ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed room for manoeuvre = chance to change the way that sth happens and influence decisions that are made When should you simply discard an offer? ✓ if you have already ruined trust/reputation when over-negotiating = being greedy e.g. asking petty perks that won't add to the overall agreement or are just not feasible greedy for sth = wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need to discard = to get rid of sth that you no longer want or need What is a common mistake in the initial stages of screening? 〆job hunters skip diligent research into possible points of negotiation 〆close options by refusing certain work conditions e.g. fixed term contract 〆easier lay-off ✓ higher salary ≠ not necessarily a bad option (even if you are moving abroad with all your family) → perhaps at present they have only a limited need for your skills but will want to prolong work with you in another position they haven't identified yet e.g. open ended contract ✓ greater job stability 〆lower salary diligent = showing care and effort in your work or duties What can you actually try negotiating, beside the base salary? e.g. equity, bonuses, restricted stock units → base salary obviously the most challenging point in a negotiation → equity usually the most common item to be negotiated - eg. doubled 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year... = total compensation will decrease over time → annual bonus RSU (restricted stock units) ≠ stock options → only during the initial new hire grant (valid 4 years) worth negotiating only if not planning to stay long with the company (could be +50% of basis salary) after 4-year cliff (ie. once a new employee has worked more than 4 years) → stock options to be negotiated worth negotiating if planning to stay long with the company e.g. 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year RSU = restricted stock units What 3 stages (periods) of negotiation with headhunters should you go through? stage 1 I'm just at the beginning of my job hunting You haven't shared your financial expectations = not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer stage 2 I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. pretending to have a very competing offer → enquire if they could improve their offer stage 3 I'm willing to drop all others pretending to still have multiple offers = last option before accepting ↔ reverse used car salesman pitch ! use as last resort ]]> resort = last course of action that you should or can take in a particular situation What are the differences between American & European job compensation negotiations? What cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations could you encounter? ✓ in the USA, you are expected to want to negotiate further = explicit, low context culture ✓ in Europe, they may think that was your last word... and drop negotiations often due to unacceptable, unequal pay situation (which is possible in the US) → read between the lines = implicit, high context culture European vs American motivational factors ✓ bigger salary | work life balance 〆past level of compensation is not an argument if you have actually been laid off → compete only with alternative offers US extended offer ≠ final compensation package = low-ball offer Europe extended offer incl. final compensation package → non negotiable offer ≠ low-ball offer low-ball offer (AmEn) = slang term for an offer that is significantly below the seller's asking price, or a quote that is deliberately lower than the price the seller intends to charge. To lowball also means to deliberately give a false estimate for something What may happen when applying for a job in a Russian company? won't bump an offer 〆downgrading offer 〆take it or leave it attitude ≠ frugality = Russian mentality? to bump an offer = to enter into a contract with a buyer but continue to market the property. If the seller then receives a better offer, they can bump the original buyer to get them to waive their contingency or offer more 1084 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Negotiation strategies for a job interview wip active xml_multi_dd_row 17 6 left 1 stalling for time 2 putting pressure 3 not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer 4 pretending to have a very competing offer 5 1083 2 Role play 20231103 hw20231110 active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. ✓ If you give me your best offer, I'll give you my best consideration → never give exact figures ]]> You are a head hunter. You've spent many months trying to find the ideal candidate for a big tech. You are impressed by the CV & want to make a compelling offer. What would make you happy? How much do you want for...? Do other offers reach a 6-figure salary? A head hunter has contacted you to make an offer after you'd submitted your CV. This is not your dream job but you want to keep all options in your pocket. Stall for time (the interview for your dream job is in 2 weeks!). Negotiate terms: ask for more holidays, relocation package... ✓ I'm afraid I already have some very competitive offers. ✓ I don't feel comfortable enough to share these figures with you because it is confidential. ✓ I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. 1082 ghosting | simmering | icing = practice of suddenly ending all communication and avoiding contact with another person without any apparent warning or explanation and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate shambolic = lacking order or organization, disorganised auto-rejection = application rules based on an applicant's answer to a question, so that they will automatically be rejected as a potential candidate forthcoming = going to happen, be published, etc. very soon to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail wiggle room = ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed room for manoeuvre = chance to change the way that sth happens and influence decisions that are made equity = any of three separate but related values: 1. the money value of a property or of an interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it; 2. a risk interest or ownership right in property; 3. the common stock of a corporation haggling ~ (with sb) (over sth) = arguing with sb in order to reach an agreement, especially about the price of sth bargain = thing bought for less than the usual price; (with sb) an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do sth for each other to defer = to delay sth until a later time; to postpone to stall ~ (on / over sth) = to try to avoid doing sth or answering a question so that you have more time; to make sb wait so that you have more time to do sth to probe (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth; to touch, examine or look for sth, especially with a long thin instrument 1081 20240920 17:15-18:45 MSK | 16:15-17:45 CET 1.5 30 active OBS + chroma key + usb audio - setup & config details Do you want to seem more senior than you really are? (2/2) Do you want to seem more senior than you really are? (2/2) | Negotiation set phrases for a job interview | OBS recording (tbc) By the end of this session you will have studied Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing Pondering People Video clip | podcast series project description https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit#heading=h.gnpsb7baisv9 hide for obs -->

### pulse audio → configuration → built-in audio: ✓ profile Pro audio → Webcam C270 〆profile: off → Focusrite: ✓ profile Pro Audio ### pulse audio → input devices → Built-in audio pro 100% plugged-in earphones (mic disabled in config...) ! doesn't show input level in vumeter, only in OBS → Focusrite 100|130% = no echo ### pulse audio → output devices = only for hearing better ✓ doesn't impact recording levels EITHER → Built-in audio pro = OBS recording + sharing html5 to Zoom guest 〆not heard by host ~ compromise ✓ unmuted 110% OR → Built-in audio pro input level will NOT impact on input level into OBS = OBS recording only (heard by host but NOT shared with Zoom guest) 〆muted 120% plugged-in earphones → Built-in audio pro 3 7 8 〆muted → Focusrite input level will impact on input level into OBS ← double-check 100% ### pulse audio → recording (check first in OBS → Advanced → Monitoring device) option 1 ✓ Built-in audio pro → use headphones plugged into laptop to monitor sound todo: no html5 in zoom... option 2 (current choice - should delegate CPU usage?) ✓ Focusrite 〆Built-in audio pro generates echo! → use headphones plugged into Focusrite box (and NOT laptop) to monitor sound = wrong workaround? → double-check after updating solution 1 → OBS: Desktop audio ✓ monitor of built-in audio pro input level WILL impact on input level into OBS 120% → OBS: Desktop audio 2 〆monitor of built-in audio pro would produce echo... muted → OBS: Mic/Aux ✓ Focusrite input level WILL impact on input level into OBS 100% automagically created → Zoom voice engine: rec stream from ✓ Focusrite 100% ### pulse audio → playback devices can probably all be muted safely when piped earlier through OBS recording → OBS-monitor: desktop audio on 〆focusrite muted → OBS-monitor: desktop audio 2 on ✓ built-in audio pro 100% → OBS-monitor: mic/aux on ✓|〆focusrite mute | 100% = playback irrelevant to OBS recording automagically created → mpv: built-in audio pro = mmfiles, html5... input level WILL impact on input level into OBS 80/100% → consider decreasing if much louder than other audio srcs → poor quality when played back into Zoom (per recording test ← check w/ guest) automagically created → Zoom voice-engine ✓ built-in audio pro 80/100% T / Cl Zoom setup (run while setting up OBS!) * drag & drop Zoom talking head into 2nd monitor (or Xrandr virtual monitor) OBS → XSHM screen capture: VGA | virtual * Mute icon → microphone → Focusrite Speaker → Built-in audio pro (will pipe into OBS Desktop audio) ~80% Microphone → Focusrite ~60% (try louder - shouldn't impact on OBS recording) * camera icon select a camera → virtual cam (start in OBS beforehand!) → mirror my video T / Cl OBS setup ### video sources obs → Sources → + add source → XSHM → screen: old VGA OR Screen virtual (800x900 @ 0,0) ### OBS audio mixer check if can assign host to left & guest to right channels OR Zoom & html5 separately ! in audio mixer → settings → balance L/R only available for mic/aux → control (bottom right) → settings → audio tab * Desktop audio ✓ Built-in audio pro = Zoom (incl. html5?) -20dB * Desktop audio 2 ✓ Built-in audio pro ! muted * Mic/Aux ✓ Focusrite -18dB ### Virtual cam * output type ✓ internal * output selection ✓ program output (in Zoom → select camera → virtual cam) ### OBS - setting up scenes → load profile(s) * scene host Sources → + add source → V4L2 * crop = alt + left click on red border's cardinal arrows + pad → resize red box (to undo crop to default: right click → transform → reset) * shrink = click on corner, drag to resize consider chroma key, filter to blur background, jpg background consider https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/obs-backgroundremoval * scene guest Sources → + add source → Window capture → guest from Zoom (VGA OR virtual monitor) * crop = alt + left click on red border's cardinal arrows + pad → resize red box (to undo crop to default: right click → transform → reset) * shrink = click on corner, drag to resize → consider / request / send green chroma key background (or filter to blur background, jpg background) * scene Chrome Wayland Sources → + add source → Window capture (pipewire) → Chrome Xorg Sources → + add source → Window capture (X composite) → Chrome Xorg + tigervnc (not used anymore) Sources → + add source → Screen Capture XSHM → Advanced settings → X server :1 * scene Chrome + talking heads scene host scene guest scene Chrome T / Cl WIP - practice ✓ Focusrite audio input & monitor fine ✓ Zoom audio monitor fine 〆Zoom audio input into OBS too low doesn't match monitoring → why? → how to increase audio input levels from Zoom into OBS audio mixer? 〆slight echo in html5 embedded audio recording (= same as when monitoring output from Focusrite?) ♣ solution = updated conf - done 〆need better audio mixing of various sources (e.g. fine-tune html5 audio output, Zoom, reduce bass on Focusrite...) ✓ OBS virtual cam instead of screen sharing in Zoom 〆no sound sharing available? → find workaround to sound sharing 〆chroma key background in daylight → blackout windows | shoot late pm 〆improve resolution of video → replace laptop 〆upgrade DP external webcam? → Full HD (or 2K) → test 912x514

]]> 1079 1078 20240913 17:15-18:45 MSK | 16:15-17:45 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -200 = -230 euros active Why would you not want to leave? By the end of this session you will have studied Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing Pondering People Video clip | podcast series project description https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit#heading=h.gnpsb7baisv9

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1074 1 Do you want to seem more senior than you really are? 20240906 hw20240913 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What are the risks of over-selling yourself? ✓ while you do want to prepare & make a positive impression during interviews, you probably don't want to come across as more senior than you actually are... → focus on how not to over-perform (rather than underperform) → answer the questions ]]> What is a common misconception regarding skills assessment? 〆answering properly during interview doesn't validate skills = risk of over-selling → beware of time constraints influencing results = double-edged sword Do you always prepare for a job interview? Why / why not? ✓ some candidates may feel already quite experienced 〆unprepared 〆self-confident or even too assertive → may have negative consequences e.g. downgrading How do you make sure you are preparing enough for a job interview? ✓ prepare individually → practise mock interviews with colleagues ✓ don't make support stories more colourful than they actually are → gather feedback ✓ hone specific skills following up initial feedback → self-assess your application prep e.g. AOI, weak points How can you avoid over-engineering / preparing too well for a job interview? 〆don't reach a level of perfection reminiscent of rote-learning = not thinking any more during the interview → prepare bullet points rather than scripted answers ✓ sound natural, casual and not automated ✓ make sure you don't burnout → like traffic jams, stop & change directions (interview prep activities) before it's too late Should you practise breaking the rules at higher levels? ✓ bear in mind the relevance of breaking rules → consider unexpected narrative twists only at senior levels ✓ answer questions → include evidence of your critical thinking skills that wasn't a prerequisite in the initial task = signal you have a given (or potential) target level e.g. solve a problem AND provide a generalisation / a platform ✓ tackle challenges at a greater level of seniority than yours = thinking ahead & beyond requirements → show you are aware of the bigger picture ! insist these are 'just' best practice / recommendations Are you able to fail an interview fast? (i.e. cut your losses) → not being a good fit ≠ incompetent ✓ recognising your insufficient skills is a proof of seniority → don't wait for the end of a probation period e.g. 6-month period in the UK (unlike only 3 months in many countries) Is over-performing a consequence of excessive screening? = rather philosophical question 〆competition on the labour market 〆inconsistent industry standards 1073 1072 20240830 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -140 = -170 euros active JH | Pondering People | Scheduling job hunt activities | Pondering People: Can you rely on story builders in AI for a job interview? By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.linkedin.com/comm/feed/update/share:7231928884319952896?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Aemail_email_network_conversations_01%3BaU56J%2FJmQNuw6WlsehPFhw%3D%3D&midToken=AQGa-PGEnGRZsw&midSig=3fkdYIT19GDbo1&trk=eml-email_network_conversations_01-network~post~cta-0-read~more&trkEmail=eml-email_network_conversations_01-network~post~cta-0-read~more-null-18rhmk~m0b70csv~xj-null-null&eid=18rhmk-m0b70csv-xj&otpToken=MTUwMDFmZTgxNzI4Y2ZjNGJlMmYwMmU4NDIxOGVmYmM4OWNlZDg0NTljYWY4NTZmNzRjZjA2Njc0NjVkNWNmMmZjOTI5ZmJlNzVkYWZjZjAwMmU1ZmE2ZDU4NmI1NzFjZTc4Njk1YmEwOTE1MjE1ZmZlLDEsMQ%3D%3D Learn Exactly What to Say in Your Interview Story Builder is an AI powered tool to help you craft the perfect story for any behavioral interview question. https://www.hellointerview.com/tools/story-builder Your Perfect Story About Conflict Resolution We're Stefan and Evan, a former FAANG hiring manager and staff engineer who want to make it easy for candidates like you to prepare for behavioral interviews. We built Story Builder to help you craft the perfect story for any question, so you can walk into your interview feeling confident, prepared, and ready to land your dream job. Not convince? Checkout an example of a story built with Story Builder → compare both versions (complete story vs STAR bullets) https://www.hellointerview.com/tools/story-builder/clno1qar7000vmc0ysvj0ehwg Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing Pondering People Video clip | podcast series project description https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit#heading=h.gnpsb7baisv9

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1071 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Scheduling job hunt activities active wip xml_multi_dd_row How do you plan your job hunt over a period of time to avoid burnout? When do you schedule the most important interviews? 21 14 left listing target companies Preliminaries
individual prep Core performance
team matching interviews Finalisation ]]> 1;2 3;4;5 6;7 8;9 → industry-related skills
prep with a private coach
→ behavioural questions mock interview #1 coding
mock interview #2 systems design mock interview #3 behavioural questions (virtual) on-site interviews (skills + behaviour) low-ball offers (at least) one secured competitive offer 1st round of negotiations (time consuming)
2nd round of negotiations ]]> Red tape listing target companies CV reviews & updates networking & leveraging referrals Preliminaries individual prep (optional) prep with a current or ex-employee → industry-related skills (optional) prep with a private coach → behavioural questions mock interview #1 coding mock interview #2 systems design mock interview #3 behavioural Core performance team matching interviews (virtual) on-site interviews (skills + behaviour) low-ball offers Finalisation (at least) one secured competitive offer 1st round of negotiations (time consuming) 2nd round of negotiations ]]> 1070 1 Story building with a pre-trained AI model for job interviews active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Can you rely on story builders in AI for preparing a job interview? Hello Interview (Story builder) Story Builder is an AI powered tool to help you craft the perfect story for any behavioral interview question. Choose target company → Meta Choose position → staff software engineer Choose competency → Collaboration & Teamwork

Hello Interview (Story builder) Can you describe a time when your communication and collaboration skills were pivotal in achieving a team goal? ]]> Back in the day in 2019 at Yandex I was a tech lead of the video streaming service. We were very close to the service launch. Just 2 weeks before the launch I raised a concern that our competitors do have multiple modelisation models support whereas our product supported just 2 of them. I highlighted the danger of launching the product with current functionality & not bridging the gap with competitors. I put together a technical analysis & then transferred this into stake holder language to make it unambiguously clear that if we launched as we had planned we would spend 5x more engineering resources to bridge the gap with competitors and it would require to impose a downtime for our users. On the contrary if we spent 3 additional engineering weeks then, which meant delaying the launch date accordingly - then we would save the engineering cycles and make 'a great initial impression on our customers'. That's what I did. The stakeholders including the CEO approved the proposal. We indeed spent 3 additional weeks & bridged the gap, and successfully launched the product. Afterwards, we received at least 5 data driven hints that the product decision was right. We ended up with a better product but we also made our architecture upgradable, that also reduced the technical debt & also sped up the future development. ]]> Hello Interview (Story builder) Can you elaborate on the specific challenges the team faced due to the limited modelisation models support, and how it impacted the project? ]]> 〆already answered Back in the day in 2019 at Yandex I was a tech lead of the video streaming service. We were very close to the service launch. Just 2 weeks before the launch I raised a concern that our competitors do have multiple modelisation models support whereas our product supported just 2 of them. Hello Interview (Story builder) Could you describe the team dynamics and the initial reaction when you proposed the delay for the launch? ]]> The initial reaction was the pushback of the launch. I was told that business wise it was enough to have what we had back then. I received feedback that it would have been great if I focused on the technical stuff & the right people on the product. Hello Interview (Story builder) How did the limited support for modelisation models specifically threaten the success of the product launch? ]]> As I said, functions parity with competitors plus introducing the technical debt which in turn created operational burden and made it expensive to upgrade the product features / architecture after the launch. Hello Interview (Story builder)? ]]> ✓ free of charge ✓ GUI ✓ typical questions for little experienced job seekers → use for brainstorming Hello Interview (Story builder)? ]]> 〆provides only anonymous guidelines to scratch the surface 〆questions don't follow-up answers → consider using only for recalling potential support stories 〆no FAANG related vocab or expertise in building follow-up questions → a human interviewer with even little knowledge in a given industry should be able to follow-up better 〆no sparring partner role played by Hello Interview AI ≠ developing/building stories... → consider more sophisticated large language models? 1069 2 Story building with a general large language model (ChatGPT) active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How can AI assist recruiters and job seekers in going through a job interview? Can you rely on story builders in AI for preparing a job interview? https://chatgpt.com/ Prompt Elaborate on the specific challenges the team faced due to the limited modelisation models support, and how it impacted the following project: Back in the day in 2019 at Yandex I was a tech lead of the video streaming service. We were very close to the service launch. Just 2 weeks before the launch I raised a concern that our competitors do have multiple modelisation models support whereas our product supported just 2 of them. I highlighted the danger of launching the product with current functionality & not bridging the gap with competitors. I put together a technical analysis & then transferred this into stake holder language to make it unambiguously clear that if we launched as we had planned we would spend 5x more engineering resources to bridge the gap with competitors and it would require to impose a downtime for our users. On the contrary if we spent 3 additional engineering weeks then, which meant delaying the launch date accordingly - then we would save the engineering cycles and make 'a great initial impression on our customers'. That's what I did. The stakeholders including the CEO approved the proposal. We indeed spent 3 additional weeks & bridged the gap, and successfully launched the product. Afterwards, we received at least 5 data driven hints that the product decision was right. We ended up with a better product but we also made our architecture upgradable, that also reduced the technical debt & also sped up the future development. ]]> Challenges Due to Limited Modelization Models Support In 2019, as the tech lead of Yandex’s video streaming service, the team faced significant challenges related to the limited support for modelization models. The core issue was that the product was initially designed to support only two modelization models, while competitors in the market supported a wider range. This disparity posed several specific challenges: Competitiveness: With only two modelization models supported, the product lacked the versatility that competitors offered. This gap meant that our service could potentially fail to meet diverse customer needs, putting us at a disadvantage in a competitive market where customers expect flexibility and a broad range of options. Customer Expectations and Initial Impressions: At the time of launch, customer expectations were high, and first impressions were critical. Launching with limited functionality could lead to dissatisfaction and poor reviews, which could be hard to recover from. A lack of diverse modelization models could have been perceived as an incomplete or subpar product offering. Increased Future Costs and Technical Debt: If we launched with only two supported models, catching up with competitors later would require significantly more engineering resources—estimated to be 5 times the effort compared to addressing the issue pre-launch. This not only implied higher costs but also risked technical debt accumulation, which would further complicate and delay future development. Operational Downtime: Launching without bridging the gap with competitors could have necessitated a downtime period for the users in the future to implement the necessary upgrades. This downtime would not only disrupt user experience but could also lead to potential loss of user base and trust. Impact on the Project and Decision-Making Given these challenges, a critical decision was required: to either proceed with the launch as planned and risk these consequences or delay the launch and enhance the product. The Technical Analysis and Stakeholder Communication To address the problem, a comprehensive technical analysis was conducted, focusing on the long-term impacts of the limited model support. This analysis outlined: Resource Implications: By quantifying the additional engineering effort required post-launch, it highlighted the inefficiency and resource wastage that would result from launching with limited functionality. User Impact: It also projected potential downtime and the negative user experience associated with making significant changes after launch. Competitor Analysis: The analysis demonstrated how competitors’ broader model support could overshadow the product’s capabilities, leading to a loss of market share. This analysis was then translated into stakeholder language to ensure that the technical challenges were clearly understood from a business perspective. The communication strategy emphasized: Cost-Efficiency: Illustrating how a three-week delay would save substantial resources in the long run. Market Positioning: Highlighting the importance of launching a robust product that could compete effectively and provide a great initial impression. Strategic Advantage: Demonstrating that enhancing the architecture pre-launch would reduce technical debt and speed up future development, offering a long-term strategic advantage. Outcome and Benefits The stakeholders, including the CEO, approved the proposal based on this clear, data-driven argument. The decision to delay the launch by three weeks allowed the team to enhance the product, bridging the gap with competitors and setting a strong foundation for future growth. Successful Launch: The product was launched successfully with improved functionality, matching the competitors in model support. Positive Market Reception: Post-launch, at least five data-driven indicators confirmed that the decision was correct, suggesting positive user reception and satisfaction. Reduced Technical Debt: The upgraded architecture not only resolved immediate challenges but also made the system more scalable and adaptable for future enhancements, reducing technical debt and streamlining future developments. Conclusion The strategic decision to delay the launch and expand model support had profound implications. It avoided the pitfalls of launching with a limited product, saved considerable engineering resources, and ensured a smooth user experience without future disruptions. This proactive approach not only delivered a superior product but also positioned the video streaming service for continued success in a competitive market. ]]> https://chatgpt.com/ Prompt What three questions an interviewer might ask regarding this experience? ]]> sample answer Can you elaborate on the process you used to identify the gap in modelization models and how you assessed the competitive landscape? This question aims to understand how you identified the limitation in the product and what steps you took to compare it against competitors. It also probes into your analytical and strategic thinking skills. How did you effectively communicate the technical challenges to stakeholders who may not have a technical background, and what strategies did you use to gain their buy-in for delaying the launch?What specific metrics or data points did you use to determine that the decision to delay the launch was the right one, and how did you measure the success of the product post-launch? This question seeks to explore your decision-making process, your use of data to support those decisions, and how you measure the impact of your decisions in real-world scenarios. It also indicates your ability to reflect on outcomes and learn from them. ]]> https://chatgpt.com/ Prompt What can you suggest to answer these 3 questions effectively? ]]> Can you elaborate on the process you used to identify the gap in modelization models and how you assessed the competitive landscape? Example Answer: "To identify the gap in modelization models, I first conducted a thorough analysis of our product’s capabilities and compared them against our top competitors. I gathered data from various sources, including industry reports, competitor product documentation, and customer feedback. By benchmarking our service against the competition, I identified that our competitors supported multiple modelization models, whereas we only supported two. This gap highlighted a significant limitation that could impact our market competitiveness and user satisfaction, prompting further investigation and action." How did you effectively communicate the technical challenges to stakeholders who may not have a technical background, and what strategies did you use to gain their buy-in for delaying the launch? Example Answer: "To communicate the technical challenges effectively, I first considered the stakeholders’ perspectives and what they cared most about: cost, risk, and user satisfaction. I simplified the technical details by using analogies that related to their experiences, and I created visual aids that illustrated the potential impact of the limited modelization models on our competitive positioning. I also conducted a cost-benefit analysis that clearly showed the long-term savings and risk mitigation that delaying the launch would provide. By focusing on the business outcomes and presenting a clear, actionable plan, I was able to gain their buy-in and secure approval for the delay." What specific metrics or data points did you use to determine that the decision to delay the launch was the right one, and how did you measure the success of the product post-launch? Example Answer: "To determine that delaying the launch was the right decision, I initially used metrics such as projected engineering hours, estimated downtime costs, and competitive feature gaps to build a compelling case. Post-launch, I measured success through several KPIs, including user adoption rates, customer satisfaction scores, and market share growth. Additionally, we tracked the reduction in technical debt and the speed of future development cycles as a direct result of the architectural improvements we made during the delay. These metrics showed a positive trend, confirming that the decision to delay had not only improved the product’s reception in the market but also enhanced our long-term agility and scalability. This experience underscored the importance of making data-driven decisions and considering long-term impacts in project planning." By structuring your responses in this way, you can effectively demonstrate your analytical abilities, strategic thinking, and impact-driven approach, while also showcasing your ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively. ]]> ✓ yes, by all means more relevant (and impressive) than Hello Interview ✓ more business English & industry related expressions (e.g.technical debt, KPIs, long term agility. scalability...) ✓ clearer narrative ✓ pertinent justifications & explanations 〆may want to shorten answers to be closer to a real-life scenario → use example answers as role models for both native & non-native speakers Can you consider ChatGPT as a sparring partner? ✓ probably depends on target position level → expect AI to outperform most recruiters in the near future → look forward to AI assisting recruiters in conducting interviews at a higher pace e.g. stress interviews, behavioural questions → consider AI for generating case studies - under human supervision (beware of hallucinations!) 1068 1067 20240823 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -110 = -140 euros active Ukrainian attack on Kursk By the end of this session you will have studied Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1066 active textbook https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/21/ukraine-launches-moscow-drone-attack-as-kursk-offensive-continues ]]> 1065 1064 20240816 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -80 = -110 euros active My experience getting offers in 2024 (2/2) | Position levels in FAANG By the end of this session you will have studied Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1063 active textbook 1062 active textbook https://www.teamblind.com/post/My-experience-getting-offers-in-2024-nO7wjJxJ T / Cl Is the current economic situation indeed making job hunting more difficult? 〆most likely, though it probably can't get any worse Have you experienced many auto-rejections in spite of your experience? 〆years of coding experience in a given language What worries you the most? 〆down levels and low-ball offers Why is it appalling that tier 3 companies may down-level your application while it is accepted at tier 2 and tier 3 companies? 〆evidences the lack of transparency in recruitment practice = shit show How can you stand out for an L6 position? ✓ be confident & vocal about your achievements → signal you are experienced with well-prepared support stories = you are among the best 5-10% 〆even if you are among the best 5% ! be psychologically ready for being down levelled in 2024-2025 〆bear in mind current randomness of recruiting practices ]]> 1061 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Position levels in FAANG active wip xml_multi_dd_row What professional skills are needed at each level in FAANG companies? Can you find evidence to be hired at your target level? 17 12 left 1;2;3 4;5;6 7;8;9;10 11;12;13 1060 1059 20240809 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 30 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + -50 = -80 euros active Navigating interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job (3/3) | My experience getting offers in 2024 (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing schedule

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a layoff in your previous job 20240719 hw20240809 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article → answer the questions ]]> 1058 active textbook https://www.teamblind.com/post/My-experience-getting-offers-in-2024-nO7wjJxJ T / Cl Is the current economic situation indeed making job hunting more difficult? 〆most likely, though it probably can't get any worse Have you experienced many auto-rejections in spite of your experience? 〆years of coding experience in a given language What worries you the most? 〆down levels and low-ball offers Why is it appalling that tier 3 companies may down-level your application while it is accepted at tier 2 and tier 3 companies? 〆evidences the lack of transparency in recruitment practice = shit show How can you stand out for an L6 position? ✓ be confident & vocal about your achievements → signal you are experienced with well-prepared support stories = you are among the best 5-10% 〆even if you are among the best 5% ! be psychologically ready for being down levelled in 2024-2025 〆bear in mind current randomness of recruiting practices ]]> 1057 1 LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job 20240719 hw20240809 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How would you feel if you had changed jobs 3 times in the past 3 years? How confident will you look during a job interview? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article → answer the questions ]]> Is being honest about the reason(s) of your lay-off always a good strategy? Why / why not? 〆don't be systematically transparent in a multi-active environment ✓ might help build rapport by attracting empathy e.g. family run business → might weaken your profile by being too emotional about it ✓ adapt your answer to corporate cultural expectations e.g. multinational or FAANG = be blunt in a linear-active context ✓ shouldn't ruin your negotiation process → don't share information that could be used against you In what circumstances could blaming former colleagues or bosses be relevant? Perhaps you left for ethical reasons as you couldn't agree with the company's corporate goals... ✓ unethical, double standard policies when criticising obvious extremists vs diverse personalities → hate speech should not be allowed = no exceptions ✓ distinguish professional mistakes from behavioural ones and the undesirable blaming of colleagues e.g. disrespect, discrimination, toxic team... → ensure professional mistakes are learnt from = blameless corporate culture ✓ deal with conflicts rather than blame colleagues → focus on drawing a line between social responsibility & politics In what ways have these lay-offs influenced your career choices? suggested answer ✓ unveiled new career path alternatives ✓ reinforced your instinct about following a given direction ✓ avoided a greater waste of time & resources by identifying obstacles to growth earlier How have you managed the period following the lay-off? ✓ managed financial constraints → anticipated for such contingencies by making savings or with a garden leave / lump sum ✓ accepted current market conditions → don't fight a wave a lay-offs 〆didn't optimise for immediate recovery → focus on long term plans but make concessions ✓ identified new motivational factors → make sure your job hunt is sustainable ✓ prepared interviews thoroughly = don't over-engineer your job hunt ✓ didn't burn out while preparing → set proper expectations lump sum = amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor How can you prove your resilience after being laid off? ✓ still working in the same industry ✓ may arguably have got an even higher position ✓ was between jobs for a short period of time (during garden leave) resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor Have you learnt any lessons that you wouldn't have experienced otherwise? suggested answer ✓ invest in continuous learning which benefits both to you and the company message for your target employer ✓ don't try to become an irreplaceable employee = signal that you are ready to be replaced (whether you succeed or not doesn't matter) 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ being loyal to employers doesn't always pay = contradictory to what is recommended telling your target employer Could these setbacks have strengthened your self-confidence? suggested answer ✓ always succeeded in securing a job even in dire market conditions ✓ not afraid of taking risks 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ how to prepare for your next job without sacrificing commitments to current employer ✓ work as long as you are paid but don't feel emotionally attached to your employer → don't lose your identity if you are made redundant = workplace is just a shell, the real 'you' is able to move somewhere else ✓ don't be anxious → might be successful in another company too! What are you looking forward to in your next role? ✓ making greater business impact ≠ developing technology for the sake of technology! ✓ being treated as a human being rather than just a cogwheel = transparent relationships → no back-stabbing ✓ utilisation of all your skills → avoid feeling mediocre because of misuse or being underexploited ✓ unambiguous framework & career path opportunities → no hiring to fire ✓ genuine, timely, mutual feedback → treat feedback as a gift rather than just criticism ✓ meeting new people from different cultures → gather even more diverse opinions ≠ previous experiences weren't lacking in richness = you are just eager to set out on a new journey → find a balance how you can support your next team back-stabbing = action of criticizing someone in a treacherous manner despite pretending friendship with them 1056 ghosting | simmering | icing = practice of suddenly ending all communication and avoiding contact with another person without any apparent warning or explanation and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate shambolic = lacking order or organization, disorganised auto-rejection = application rules based on an applicant's answer to a question, so that they will automatically be rejected as a potential candidate back-stabbing = action of criticizing someone in a treacherous manner despite pretending friendship with them 1055 20240719 12:00-13:00 MSK | 11:00-12:00 CET 1 20 ((-20*1)=-20) + -30 = -50 euros active LinkedIn - All collaborative articles (Explore) | Navigating interview questions about a layoff in your previous job (2/3) Pondering people - OBS recording test | 5min excerpt (tbc) | Navigating interview questions about a layoff in your previous job By the end of this session you will have studied Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing schedule

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a layoff in your previous job 20240705 hw20240711 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article → answer the questions ]]> 1054 1 LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job 20240719 hw20240809 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How would you feel if you had changed jobs 3 times in the past 3 years? How confident will you look during a job interview? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article → answer the questions ]]> Is being honest about the reason(s) of your lay-off always a good strategy? Why / why not? 〆don't be systematically transparent in a multi-active environment ✓ might help build rapport by attracting empathy e.g. family run business → might weaken your profile by being too emotional about it ✓ adapt your answer to corporate cultural expectations e.g. multinational or FAANG = be blunt in a linear-active context ✓ shouldn't ruin your negotiation process → don't share information that could be used against you In what circumstances could blaming former colleagues or bosses be relevant? Perhaps you left for ethical reasons as you couldn't agree with the company's corporate goals... ✓ unethical, double standard policies when criticising obvious extremists vs diverse personalities → hate speech should not be allowed = no exceptions ✓ distinguish professional mistakes from behavioural ones and the undesirable blaming of colleagues e.g. disrespect, discrimination, toxic team... → ensure professional mistakes are learnt from = blameless corporate culture ✓ deal with conflicts rather than blame colleagues → focus on drawing a line between social responsibility & politics In what ways have these lay-offs influenced your career choices? suggested answer ✓ unveiled new career path alternatives ✓ reinforced your instinct about following a given direction ✓ avoided a greater waste of time & resources by identifying obstacles to growth earlier How have you managed the period following the lay-off? ✓ managed financial constraints → anticipated for such contingencies by making savings or with a garden leave / lump sum ✓ accepted current market conditions → don't fight a wave a lay-offs 〆didn't optimise for immediate recovery → focus on long term plans but make concessions ✓ identified new motivational factors → make sure your job hunt is sustainable ✓ prepared interviews thoroughly = don't over-engineer your job hunt ✓ didn't burn out while preparing → set proper expectations lump sum = amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor How can you prove your resilience after being laid off? ✓ still working in the same industry ✓ may arguably have got an even higher position ✓ was between jobs for a short period of time (during garden leave) resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor Have you learnt any lessons that you wouldn't have experienced otherwise? suggested answer ✓ invest in continuous learning which benefits both to you and the company message for your target employer ✓ don't try to become an irreplaceable employee = signal that you are ready to be replaced (whether you succeed or not doesn't matter) 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ being loyal to employers doesn't always pay = contradictory to what is recommended telling your target employer Could these setbacks have strengthened your self-confidence? suggested answer ✓ always succeeded in securing a job even in dire market conditions ✓ not afraid of taking risks 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ how to prepare for your next job without sacrificing commitments to current employer ✓ work as long as you are paid but don't feel emotionally attached to your employer → don't lose your identity if you are made redundant = workplace is just a shell, the real 'you' is able to move somewhere else ✓ don't be anxious → might be successful in another company too! What are you looking forward to in your next role? ✓ making greater business impact ≠ developing technology for the sake of technology! ✓ being treated as a human being rather than just a cogwheel = transparent relationships → no backstabbing ✓ utilisation of all your skills → avoid feeling mediocre because of misuse or being underexploited ✓ unambiguous framework & career path opportunities → no hiring to fire ✓ genuine, timely, mutual feedback → treat feedback as a gift rather than just criticism ✓ meeting new people from different cultures → gather even more diverse opinions ≠ previous experiences weren't lacking in richness = you are just eager to set out on a new journey → find a balance how you can support your next team 1053 forthcoming = going to happen, be published, etc. very soon to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail wiggle room = ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed room for manoeuvre = chance to change the way that sth happens and influence decisions that are made equity = any of three separate but related values: 1. the money value of a property or of an interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it; 2. a risk interest or ownership right in property; 3. the common stock of a corporation haggling ~ (with sb) (over sth) = arguing with sb in order to reach an agreement, especially about the price of sth bargain = thing bought for less than the usual price; (with sb) an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do sth for each other to defer = to delay sth until a later time; to postpone to stall ~ (on / over sth) = to try to avoid doing sth or answering a question so that you have more time; to make sb wait so that you have more time to do sth to probe (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth; to touch, examine or look for sth, especially with a long thin instrument 1052 20240705 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + 0 = -30 euros active OBS setup guidelines | Navigating interview questions about a layoff in your previous job Pondering people - OBS recording test | 5min excerpt (tbc) | Navigating interview questions about a layoff in your previous job By the end of this session you will have studied Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing schedule

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a layoff in your previous job 20240628 hw20240705 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article → answer the questions ]]> 1051 1 LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job 20240705 hw20240711 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How would you feel if you had changed jobs 3 times in the past 3 years? How confident will you look during a job interview? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article → answer the questions ]]> Is being honest about the reason(s) of your lay-off always a good strategy? Why / why not? 〆don't be systematically transparent in a multi-active environment ✓ might help build rapport by attracting empathy e.g. family run business → might weaken your profile by being too emotional about it ✓ adapt your answer to corporate cultural expectations e.g. multinational or FAANG = be blunt in a linear-active context ✓ shouldn't ruin your negotiation process → don't share information that could be used against you In what circumstances could blaming former colleagues or bosses be relevant? Perhaps you left for ethical reasons as you couldn't agree with the company's corporate goals... ✓ unethical, double standard policies when criticising obvious extremists vs diverse personalities → hate speech should not be allowed = no exceptions ✓ distinguish professional mistakes from behavioural ones and the undesirable blaming of colleagues e.g. disrespect, discrimination, toxic team... → ensure professional mistakes are learnt from = blameless corporate culture ✓ deal with conflicts rather than blame colleagues → focus on drawing a line between social responsibility & politics In what ways have these lay-offs influenced your career choices? suggested answer ✓ unveiled new career path alternatives ✓ reinforced your instinct about following a given direction ✓ avoided a greater waste of time & resources by identifying obstacles to growth earlier How have you managed the period following the lay-off? ✓ managed financial constraints → anticipated for such contingencies by making savings or with a garden leave / lump sum ✓ accepted current market conditions → don't fight a wave a lay-offs 〆didn't optimise for immediate recovery → focus on long term plans but make concessions ✓ identified new motivational factors → make sure your job hunt is sustainable ✓ prepared interviews thoroughly = don't over-engineer your job hunt ✓ didn't burn out while preparing → set proper expectations lump sum = amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor How can you prove your resilience after being laid off? ✓ still working in the same industry ✓ may arguably have got an even higher position ✓ was between jobs for a short period of time (during garden leave) resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor Have you learnt any lessons that you wouldn't have experienced otherwise? suggested answer ✓ invest in continuous learning which benefits both to you and the company message for your target employer ✓ don't try to become an irreplaceable employee = signal that you are ready to be replaced (whether you succeed or not doesn't matter) 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ being loyal to employers doesn't always pay = contradictory to what is recommended telling your target employer Could these setbacks have strengthened your self-confidence? suggested answer ✓ always succeeded in securing a job even in dire market conditions ✓ not afraid of taking risks 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ how to prepare for your next job without sacrificing commitments to current employer ✓ work as long as you are paid but don't feel emotionally attached to your employer → don't lose your identity if you are made redundant = workplace is just a shell, the real 'you' is able to move somewhere else ✓ don't be anxious → might be successful in another company too! What are you looking forward to in your next role? ✓ making greater business impact ≠ developing technology for the sake of technology! ✓ being treated as a human being rather than just a cogwheel = transparent relationships → no backstabbing ✓ utilisation of all your skills → avoid feeling mediocre because of misuse or being underexploited ✓ unambiguous framework & career path opportunities → no hiring to fire ✓ genuine, timely, mutual feedback → treat feedback as a gift rather than just criticism ✓ meeting new people from different cultures → gather even more diverse opinions ≠ previous experiences weren't lacking in richness = you are just eager to set out on a new journey → find a balance how you can support your next team 1050 1049 20240628 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + 30 = 0 euros active Pondering people - audio hardware recording test | 5min excerpt (tbc) | Negotiation strategies for a job interview (updates) By the end of this session you will have studied LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a layoff in your previous job → read the following article → how can Pondering People add value? → should we prepare a 5min Pondering People series on this topic? 1 Honesty First 2 Positive Spin 3 Future Focus 4 Lesson Learned 5 No Blame Game 6 Confidence Counts 7 Here’s what else to consider https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing schedule

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1048 active textbook ]]> 1047 active textbook 1046 1 LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a lay-off in your previous job 20240628 hw20240705 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How would you feel if you had changed jobs 3 times in the past 3 years? How confident will you look during a job interview? https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 → read the article → answer the questions ]]> Is being honest about the reason(s) of your lay-off always a good strategy? Why / why not? 〆don't be systematically transparent in a multi-active environment ✓ might help build rapport by attracting empathy e.g. family run business → might weaken your profile by being too emotional about it ✓ adapt your answer to corporate cultural expectations e.g. multinational or FAANG = be blunt in a linear-active context ✓ shouldn't ruin your negotiation process → don't share information that could be used against you In what circumstances could blaming former colleagues or bosses be relevant? Perhaps you left for ethical reasons as you couldn't agree with the company's corporate goals... ✓ unethical, double standard policies when criticising obvious extremists vs diverse personalities → hate speech should not be allowed = no exceptions ✓ distinguish professional mistakes from behavioural ones and the undesirable blaming of colleagues e.g. disrespect, discrimination, toxic team... → ensure professional mistakes are learnt from = blameless corporate culture ✓ deal with conflicts rather than blame colleagues → focus on drawing a line between social responsibility & politics In what ways have these lay-offs influenced your career choices? suggested answer ✓ unveiled new career path alternatives ✓ reinforced your instinct about following a given direction ✓ avoided a greater waste of time & resources by identifying obstacles to growth earlier How have you managed the period following the lay-off? ✓ managed financial constraints → anticipated for such contingencies by making savings or with a garden leave / lump sum ✓ accepted current market conditions → don't fight a wave a lay-offs 〆didn't optimise for immediate recovery → focus on long term plans but make concessions ✓ identified new motivational factors → make sure your job hunt is sustainable ✓ prepared interviews thoroughly = don't over-engineer your job hunt ✓ didn't burn out while preparing → set proper expectations lump sum = amount of money that is paid at one time and not on separate occasions garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor How can you prove your resilience after being laid off? ✓ still working in the same industry ✓ may arguably have got an even higher position ✓ was between jobs for a short period of time (during garden leave) resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc garden leave = practice whereby an employee leaving a job – having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated – is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor Have you learnt any lessons that you wouldn't have experienced otherwise? suggested answer ✓ invest in continuous learning which benefits both to you and the company message for your target employer ✓ don't try to become an irreplaceable employee = signal that you are ready to be replaced (whether you succeed or not doesn't matter) 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ being loyal to employers doesn't always pay = contradictory to what is recommended telling your target employer Could these setbacks have strengthened your self-confidence? suggested answer ✓ always succeeded in securing a job even in dire market conditions ✓ not afraid of taking risks 1st hand advice to job seekers ✓ how to prepare for your next job without sacrificing commitments to current employer ✓ work as long as you are paid but don't feel emotionally attached to your employer → don't lose your identity if you are made redundant = workplace is just a shell, the real 'you' is able to move somewhere else ✓ don't be anxious → might be successful in another company too! What are you looking forward to in your next role? ✓ making greater business impact ≠ developing technology for the sake of technology! ✓ being treated as a human being rather than just a cogwheel = transparent relationships → no backstabbing ✓ utilisation of all your skills → avoid feeling mediocre because of misuse or being underexploited ✓ unambiguous framework & career path opportunities → no hiring to fire ✓ genuine, timely, mutual feedback → treat feedback as a gift rather than just criticism ✓ meeting new people from different cultures → gather even more diverse opinions ≠ previous experiences weren't lacking in richness = you are just eager to set out on a new journey → find a balance how you can support your next team 1045 1044 20240621 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 300 20240621 ((-20*1.5)=-30) -240 + 300 = 30 euros active USDT, interactive brokers, e-banking solutions | Pondering people business English edutainment Pondering people - audio hardware recording test | Meeting with Sergey (tbc) By the end of this session you will have studied Как пройти собеседование продакта в Meta (Facebook)? От отправки резюме до оффера. Евгения Есипова → watch some fragments if relevant → how can Pondering People add value? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwab1P3YzwI LinkedIn advice - Here's how you can navigate interview questions about a layoff in your previous job → read the following article → how can Pondering People add value? → should we prepare a 5min Pondering People series on this topic? 1 Honesty First 2 Positive Spin 3 Future Focus 4 Lesson Learned 5 No Blame Game 6 Confidence Counts 7 Here’s what else to consider https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/heres-how-you-can-navigate-interview-questions-xadyf?trk=cah2 LinkedIn post - Oliver Yonchev Co-Founder of Flight Story | Public Speaker → read the following post → how can Pondering People add value? → should we prepare a 5min Pondering People series on this topic? “99% of customers are f*****g idiots… not my customers, they’re f*****g brilliant” 😂 Although I didn’t think I’d be taking business advice from Noel Gallagher this morning, there’s a hell of a lot of wisdom in this video. The customer doesn’t always know best. Steve jobs famously said: “If I asked a 1000 people in a focus group what they wanted in a phone you’d never get the iPhone” This philosophy is one of the key principles that set Apple apart from others. They didn’t allow the majority group to decide what they did. They acted from first principles and delivered from their values. One of the challenges of business and marketing is that we can test and measure every action. This means we optimise what we do at all times, but optimising everything, often means we’re not producing anything groundbreaking. For most companies, good repeated is enough. However for the best companies, creators, artists, good isn’t good enough. Nathan Baird Design Thinking & Innovation Author, Strategist, Facilitator, Trainer & Speaker / Founder of Methodry There is some truth in that and also a whole lot of misinformed opinion. It doesn't have to be as absolute as listen to your customer or don't listen to your customer. It's about when and how. I wouldn't necessarily use customers to come up with the ideas or creative, but I whole heartedly would spend time first of all understanding my customers and potential customers, what is important to them, and what pains and delights them. And then use that as a starting point to generate ideas and creative. I believe we’ve been using the Steve Jobs and Henry Ford quote as an excuse to not be customer-centric for too long! It’s a straw man fallacy! If you're asking customers what they want, then you're asking them the wrong question. Customers don't necessarily know what solutions and technologies are possible, but they do know who they are and what their needs and pains are. You should be asking (and observing) them about these. Steve Jobs also said: “You‘ve got to start with the customer experience and work back toward the technology, not the other way around.” https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7209117096650178562/ Pondering People - excerpts → look at the following topics - subject to changes → make comments → add your own topics https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1043 active textbook https://ibkr.notion.site/EUR-IB-a114bf1003a94c96ab37ba815b56e065 ## IB + Raiffeisen 〆20 000 euro minimum transactions from Raiffeisen ✓ no minimum in receiving to Raiffeisen from IB https://ibkr.notion.site/IB-EUR-0241a853d717476999f9e9e2b85c0a1d ## transaction paths Raiffeisen ↔ IB ↔ Revolut... use Forex exchange rate euro ↔ USD ## BBR ✓ also worth considering 〆little history → check creditworthiness ✓ no minimum / maximum transactions send & receive to IB in yuan → yuan might be better than roubles for transfers... ## Revolut ! Revolut not designed as a savings or investment bank = rather for daily expenses ]]> 1042 active textbook 1041 1040 20240614 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-210) + 0 = -240 euros active Microphone comparative specs | Prodcast: Job search and Immigration to the US (review) | How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark 20240607 hw20240614 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png How to Keep AI Under Control | Max Tegmark | TED The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a few years, by creepily superintelligent AI – which top researchers and experts fear could disempower or wipe out humanity. Scientist Max Tegmark describes an optimistic vision for how we can keep AI under control and ensure it's working for us, not the other way around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNx_PxNHrY → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1039 active textbook https://www.akg.com/microphones/condenser-microphones/C1000_S.html Audio frequency bandwidth: 50 to 20000 Hz Equivalent noise level: 21 dB-A Sensitivity: 6 mV/Pa Signal to Noise: 73 dB-A Preattenuation Pad: 10 dB Bass cut filter: 80 Hz Electrical impedance: 200 Ohms Recommended load impedance: 2000 Ohms T / Cl What is self-noise (or equivalent noise level)? https://www.neumann.com/fr-fr/company/neumann-im-homestudio/homestudio-academy/what-is-self-noise-or-equivalent-noise-level/ WHY LOW NOISE IS IMPORTANT Noise can be a burden. While a relatively noisy mic must be placed very close to the source to achieve an acceptable signal-to-noise ratio, a low noise mic gives you much greater freedom of placement. Low microphone noise, thus, is more than just a technicality. It is your creative “elbow room”. For condenser microphones, noise is usually specified in terms of “equivalent noise level”. A more common term is “self-noise”, as this is the signal the microphone produces of itself, even when no sound source is present. The proper way to measure self-noise is to put the entire microphone into a soundproof container. However, some manufacturers simply measure the microphone without the capsule. The latter method gives (seemingly!) better figures. Usually, self-noise is given in dB-A. The “A” stands for A-weighting, which is a method to simulate human perception. For instance, we’re much less sensitive to noise in the low frequencies than we are to noise in the mid-band, where the human voice resides. Reputable manufacturers such as Neumann give additional noise figures according to other (stricter) measurement standards, but just about any manufacturer will give A-weighted self-noise, which happens to be the measurement method that results in the lowest figures. WHAT’S A GOOD SELF-NOISE FIGURE? Anything below 10 dB-A is extremely low noise. The exact figure is unimportant, as even a very quiet recording room will contribute quite a bit more ambient noise than 10 dB-A. Typically, extremely low self-noise figures are only found on modern day large diaphragm condenser mics, such as the Neumann TLM 103. 11-15 dB-A is still very good. You may be able to discern some very slight noise in critical applications. But usually, such noise is impossible to hear in the context of the whole mix. 11-15 dB-A is about as low a self-noise figure as you’ll find on a small diaphragm condenser (such as the Neumann KM 184) or an excellent large diaphragm condenser with tube electronics (such as the Neumann M 149 Tube). 16-19 dB-A is good enough for most purposes. You may hear some noise when you record relatively quiet instruments, but it’s usually unobtrusive. 20-23 dB-A is a pretty high self-noise figure for a studio microphone. This is an area where every decibel counts, because we’ve reached a noise level that’s clearly audible. Such noise figures may be acceptable when you record loud sources, but not for anything below speaking level. 24 dB-A and above: Such self-noise figures are unworthy of a studio microphone. Self-noise is rarely specified for dynamic microphones. That’s because their noise performance is largely dependent on the microphone preamp used. As a rule of thumb: Dynamic microphones on an ultra-low noise preamp reach self-noise figures of about 18 dB-A. ]]> 1038 active textbook https://www.youtube.com/@ProdcastRU T / Cl Как пройти собеседование продакта в Meta (Facebook)? От отправки резюме до оффера. Евгения Есипова https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwab1P3YzwI ]]> 1037 1036 20240607 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-180) + 0 = -210 euros active Pondering people - Trailers 1,2 | Session dedicated coaching by Pondering People How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview? | To be or not to be selling yourself as more senior than you are | Writing a self-introduction By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjfQ_koLCcXIRO5EZ8HzGzCV52JvbkBxt6xuIgBtWPY/edit?usp=sharing video

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1035 active textbook https://interviewing.io/guides/hiring-process --> T / Cl How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview? → edit a trailer → ask Dima for feedback = whether to continue independently (e.g Pondering People) or work for interviewing.io T / Cl option 1 Session dedicated coaching packages - interviewing.io ✓ anonymous mock interviews w/ senior engineers → Ivan ✓ behavioural interviews → Duncan T / Cl option 2 Pondering people - coaching series ✓ list possible topics for video series → Duncan ✓ decide if better to work independently or sub-contract for interviewing.io → Dima (?) → Ivan → Duncan ]]> 1034 wip active textbook Pondering people - coaching & mentoring series topics subject to changes 20230321 Interviews drills | STAR method vs Minto Pyramid 20220429 Describing success stories with the STAR approach (cont. from previous lesson) (tbc) 20240301 STAR, Minto Pyramid, 1PBL & BLUF 20240517 How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview? 20240419 Refining BLUF & Minto Pyramid answers with generative AI (tbc) 20240202 High and low context cultures 20231201 Hofstede cultural dimensions - How to use power distance, restraint & indulgence 20200903 Giving examples of mentorship 20200902 Answering leadership interview questions 20200831 Giving examples of mentorship 20210317 Thinking win/win 20210322 Negotiating within BATNA 20210324 Negotiating objectives 20210329 Making a negotiation plan 20231013 Pondering People series | Questions & answers Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers 20230616 Pondering People series | Cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations 20210331 Stalling for time in a negotiation 20230707 Pondering People series | Questions & answers episode 1 (dry-run) 20210215 Using voice modulation, posture, mannerism in presentations 20210211 Public speaking 20210208 Delivering an elevator pitch 20210204 Supporting your pitch with arguments (scalability, penetration, ROI...) 20210203 Comparing elevator pitches, sales pitches & presentations 20210201 Structuring an elevator pitch 20230306 Making staff feel safe (S.Kabanov) 20231103 Lewis model horizons (S.Kabanov) 20231113 Hofstede cultural dimensions - How to use power distance, restraint & indulgence (S.Kabanov) 20240304 Robert Cialdini's principles of influence (S.Kabanov) 20231016 Mentoring - Q&A session (S.Kabanov) 20230717 Management styles, successful managers (S.Kabanov) 20230728 Dealing with talented volatile managers (S.Kabanov) 20230403 Risk assessment (S.Kabanov) 20230410 Defusing tension (S.Kabanov) todo Corporate anthropology (S.Kabanov) todo Personal / Success stories (S.Kabanov) ]]> 1033 1 How to Keep AI Under Control - Max Tegmark 20240607 hw20240614 active wip prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Are you not worried AI may become too intelligent? Could we become slaves of machines? How to Keep AI Under Control | Max Tegmark | TED The current explosion of exciting commercial and open-source AI is likely to be followed, within a few years, by creepily superintelligent AI – which top researchers and experts fear could disempower or wipe out humanity. Scientist Max Tegmark describes an optimistic vision for how we can keep AI under control and ensure it's working for us, not the other way around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUNx_PxNHrY → watch the video → answer the questions]]> how_to_keep_ai_under_control_max_tegmark_ted_xUNx_PxNHrY.mp4 Why was Max Tegmark wrong 5 years ago when he warned about the dangers of AI? [01:20] ✓ governments have let AI companies develop without any meaningful regulation ✓ progress has been human faster than expected ✓ human intelligence will be far behind artificial intelligence perhaps in only a few years When will AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) be available? Why isn't AGI a long-term risk? What examples are given to show progress? [01:54-02:58] ✓ forecasts are plummeting from 20 years to 2-3 years [02:05] ✓ dancing robots [02:28] ✓ mid-journey prompt [02:39] ✓ deep-fake [02:58] to plummet = to fall suddenly and quickly from a high level or position What did Alan Turing predict? [03:59] Why was Alan Turing, and Sam Altman, Dario Amodei (...) and even Ursula von der Leyen are concerned? [05:20] The bad case is... lights out for all of us Sam Altman, co-founder of OPenAI ✓ chance that something goes... catastrophically wrong on the scale of human civilisation... might be... between 10 and 25% Dario Amodei ✓ Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear wars Ursula von der Leyen ]]> species /ˈspi:ʃi:z/ What is the problem? Why is the approach mistaken? [06:42] ✓ lack of a convincing plan for AI safety [06:11] ✓ excessive focus on evals & risky AI behaviour = train AI not to say bad things instead of not doing bad things → prove the presence of risk but not the absence of risk [06:42] How do Steve Omohundro and Max Tegmark plan to make AI safe? [06:50-11:04] ✓ AI can't violate laws of physics [07:23] e.g. guard rails → humans write a specification [08:03] ✓ don't need to understand how AI algos function [08:52] = easier to verify a proof than discover it → focus on proof checking code = impossible to run unsafe code ✓ use another AI to check the first one e.g. additions at primary school [10:10] ✓ use formal verification tool known as Dafny → prove that this program correctly adds up any numbers, not just the numbers that were in your training data = provably safe AI [11:04] guard rails = rails placed on the edge of a path, a cliff or a boat to protect people and prevent them falling over the edge Why shouldn't AI development be paused? [11:32] ✓ most sustainable development goals don't require super intelligence → don't pause AI → pause the reckless race to super intelligence ✓ stop obsessively training ever-larger models that we don't understand ✓ Hubris kills = illusory superiority → most people think they are better than they really are in most aspects of life → don't fly to the sun hubris = fact of sb being too proud; Hubris /ˈhjuːbrɪs/ - from Ancient Greek 'pride, insolence, outrage', describes a personality quality of extreme or excessive pride or dangerous overconfidence and complacency, often in combination with (or synonymous with) arrogance 1032 1031 20240524 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-150) + 0 = -180 euros active How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview? | Session dedicated coaching packages | Writing a self-introduction How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview? | To be or not to be selling yourself as more senior than you are | Writing a self-introduction Do you seem as senior as you actually are? Support stories w/ follow up qs - drill XXXXXXX By the end of this session you will have studied How can you whet the appetite of a recruiter? → watch the video → prepare any questions you may have (download the video to ensure better quality) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/aIv7WCVBEED0Cw

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Writing a self-introduction 20240517 hw20240524 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png How do you write a catchy self-introduction? deadline: 20240221 --> ]]> 1030 active textbook https://interviewing.io/guides/hiring-process T / Cl How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview? → edit a trailer → ask Dima for feedback = whether to continue independently (e.g Pondering People) or work for interviewing.io T / Cl option 1 Session dedicated coaching packages - interviewing.io ✓ anonymous mock interviews w/ senior engineers → Ivan ✓ behavioural interviews → Duncan T / Cl option 2 Pondering people - coaching series ✓ list possible topics for video series → Duncan ✓ decide if better to work independently or sub-contract for interviewing.io → Dima (?) → Ivan → Duncan ]]> 1029 1 Writing a self-introduction 20240517 hw20240524 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png active wip edit_ol_qa How do you write a catchy self-introduction? deadline: 20240221 --> ]]> Say hello to John Doe, the near-mythical creature in the realm of software development who not only masters the dark arts of distributed backend systems and microservice architecture but does so with an effortless flair that would make lesser mortals swoon. With his profound expertise in crafting scalable server APIs and a deep dive into the caverns of MongoDB, Cassandra, and Memcached, John’s not just playing in the big leagues—he’s making the rules. Dare to peek into the JVM ecosystem, and you’ll find John there, juggling Java and Scala with one hand tied behind his back, while also speaking Go and Hack as fluently as the tech gods themselves. And oh, let’s not forget his smooth moves with Unix-like operating systems and SQL—talk about a tech maestro! Now, while John has dazzled in the high towers of Afazon, Unter, Infinity, and Zantex, leading teams with the finesse of a chess grandmaster, he chooses to keep his boots on the ground. Yes, despite the siren call of management, our hero opts to stay in the action—front and centre—where the tech battles are fiercest. So, if you’re thinking John’s just another tech lead, think again. He’s the wizard in the shadows, the brain behind the operation, the guy who’s as invaluable in the tech trenches as he is leading the charge from the front. Ready to be out-teched? John’s your man, turning tech challenges into child’s play with a wink and a smile. ]]> ✓ whet the appetite & make a memorable impression ✓ show you are probably accessible despite senior position or substantial experience 〆W.Churchill wasn't accessible in spite of his humour ✓ humour is a positive emotion → good start for storytelling to whet the appetite = to increase desire for or interest in sth ✓ break the rules = 3rd person self-introduction ✓ learn by making mistakes → brainstorm different versions & choose a little from each → identify relevant metaphors e.g. companies like high towers 〆depends on the corporate culture (probably a start-up) 〆suggests perhaps a too young-minded spirit rather than a senior person able to take responsibilities ≠ doesn't represent the author → looks more like the portrait of a gamer metrics = measures of quantitative assessment commonly used for assessing, comparing, and tracking performance or production to alienate = to make sb feel that they do not belong in a particular group Which metaphors & use of language are arguably inappropriate? 〆near-mythical creature in the realm of software development 〆deep dive into the caverns 〆talk about a tech maestro! 〆leading teams with the finesse of a chess grandmaster = excessive metaphors realm /relm/ = area of activity, interest, or knowledge What logical mistakes are present? 〆leading teams with the finesse of a chess grandmaster ≠ chess grandmasters don't lead teams finesse = great skill in dealing with people or situations, especially in a delicate way; to deal with sth in a way that is clever but slightly dishonest with one hand tied behind his back ✓ in the LinkedIn About section → add media content with a pdf & urls ✓ focus on how you can add value ]]> 1028 realm /relm/ = area of activity, interest, or knowledge flair = natural ability to do sth well; quality showing the ability to do things in an interesting and imaginative way to swoon = to faint; to feel very excited, emotional, etc. about sb that you think is sexually attractive, so that you almost lose consciousness to craft = to make by hand and with much skill deep dive = in-depth examination or analysis of a topic cavern = cave, especially a large one to play in the big leagues = to work, compete, or participate in an area, echelon, or sphere of exceptional success, ability, power, achievement, etc dare = brave enough to do sth to peek into = to look at sth quickly and secretly because you should not be looking at it to juggle = to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time so that you can fit all of them into your life; to organize information, figures, the money you spend, etc. in the most useful or effective way to dazzle = to blind temporarily or confuse the sight of by an excess of light; to impress or overpower (a person) with knowledge, ability, or any brilliant display or prospect finesse = great skill in dealing with people or situations, especially in a delicate way; to deal with sth in a way that is clever but slightly dishonest fierce = (especially of people or animals) angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening; (especially of actions or emotions) showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent trench = long deep hole dug in the ground in which soldiers can be protected from enemy attacks to lead the charge = to be one of the first to do something and leading others to do it too 1027 20240517 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-150) + 0 = -150 euros active How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview? Do you seem as senior as you actually are? Support stories w/ follow up qs - drill XXXXXXX By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Do you seem as senior as you actually are? 20240510 hw20240517 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Do You Seem As Senior As You Actually Are? Watch an ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer and a negotiation/communication coach put a senior software/AI engineer to the test to see if he's presenting himself to be as senior as he actually is. Software engineers get downleveled and rejected oftentimes because of how they're perceived by the interviewer. Avoid that by workshopping your skills until there's no question about your perception matching the reality. Ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer: @dimakorolev Negotiation/communication coach: Kevin Landucci Senior software/AI engineer: Alex Bowe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbCne6_sBBs → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1026 1 pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Narrative structures (reminder) active wip xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row What tools & narrative approaches do you know to describe your achievements? When should you use one rather than another? 28 12 left (aka McKinsey Pyramid) BLUF ]]> 1;2 3;4 5;6;7 situation
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→ keep arguments & supporting details to anticipate follow-up questions Bottom Line Up First
→ shield your counterpart from unnecessary details
→ tell them the most important thing first
→ don’t make them wait til the end to hear why they should be listening at the beginning!
= the opposite approach of STAR → use as a 1-linear to describe success stories in your CV → use as a teaser during your self-introduction ]]> 1025 1 How can you tease or whet the appetite of a recruiter at a job interview? Do you seem as senior as you actually are? 20240510 hw20240517 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png If you are applying for a much coveted dream job, how can you ensure you don't get underestimated during the job interview? Do You Seem As Senior As You Actually Are? Watch an ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer and a negotiation/communication coach put a senior software/AI engineer to the test to see if he's presenting himself to be as senior as he actually is. Software engineers get downleveled and rejected oftentimes because of how they're perceived by the interviewer. Avoid that by workshopping your skills until there's no question about your perception matching the reality. Ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer: @dimakorolev Negotiation/communication coach: Kevin Landucci Senior software/AI engineer: Alex Bowe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbCne6_sBBs → watch the video → answer the questions]]> stopwatch do_you_seem_as_senior_as_you_actually_are_nbCne6_sBBs.mp4 What do you usually start your interview with? → practise with the stopwatch What should you avoid when the interviewer asks to introduce yourself? [01:20] → compare your answer with Alex's What can you do to make a good, first impression which will be the base for possibly the whole interview? How can this help you prepare better? [02:37] If you were an interviewer that just heard you give that intro how curious would you be about carrying that through to a whole interview [02:37] ✓ imagine the recruiter has never read your CV... → tease him/her with success stories → whet appetite with metrics ! don't explain how you have achieved them yet ✓ when preparing, skip some pieces of information to anticipate questions → allow the interviewer to elicit with follow-up questions = more natural conversation ]]> to tease = to harass someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); to provoke someone with persistent annoyances to whet the appetite = to increase desire for or interest in sth to elicit = to draw forth (what is latent); to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty How can you encourage the interviewer to ask you follow-up questions? [04:44-16:15] → give some examples → compare your answers with Alex's the breadcrumbs for your interviewer to follow up on [16:18] ✓ academic achievements ✓ funding (...) ]]> How can you bridge the gap between theory and practice at work? [17:35] What do you think of Alex's so-called 'no-mock interview' answer? [18:15] I'm positive that like I'm shamelessly positive that I I speak research I speak scientific language is better than most engineers and speak engineering language is better than most scientists [17:50] 〆avoid quick repetition of sentence beginnings → speak slowly, with confidence Alex So I seven years ago I finished my PhD in compressed data structures uh the Highlight there was that uh I co-invented a graph of uh DNA fragments that reduced the memory requirement from 300 gabt of ram to two gigabytes of RAM which made it uh which made complex analysis achievable on commodity hardware uh Since then though I was working at cruise I was one of the first 100 Engineers which gave me the opportunity to work on some core routing uh fine grain controls which directly led to us getting uh billions of investing from SoftBank um and that that gave me some opportunities to apply my research background to build uh Sorry what's the instrumentation to build instrumentation uh around spatio temporal graph analysis which allowed the or enabled the company to make data driven decisions each quarter 〆avoid long sentences with subordinate clauses 〆don't learn by heart at the risk of pausing (e.g. instrumentation) ]]> What can you tell about yourself in a way that invites questions that you expect to be asked and want to answer? What methods can you use? [20:36] → give the same answer using different narrative approaches STAR method structured manner of responding to a behavioural-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing → use the STAR method in a googledoc to brainstorm ideas & refresh all your achievements ✓ sort out relevant support stories, anecdotes ✓ prepare facts & figures ✓ find relevant metrics → imagine you are dating someone, trying to seduce = once refreshed & structured, try to forget about the STAR method! → focus on the Minto pyramid Minto Pyramid Principle 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/ → keep pts 2,3 for follow-up questions BLUF (Bottom Line Up First) Bottom Line Up Front is basically the staff-and-above-level special: it’s extraordinary at shielding your counterpart from unnecessary details; you tell them the most important thing first, don’t make them wait til the end to hear why they should be listening at the beginning! This is the opposite approach of STAR, which often buries the lede https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BLUF_(communication) ]]> How can you describe a time you had a conflict with a colleague if you've never really experienced such a strong argument? What mistakes should you avoid? [21:20] → practise with the stopwatch → compare your answers with Alex's annoyance that persisted over time [21:37] → re-assess what a strong argument is e.g. walking away, swearing Kevin the conflict is with somebody above you in the org I think that that represents you better [24:42] → choose a conflict with someone in a senior position rather than junior to you ✓ show how you have gained respect Dima you seem to be down playing this incident this conflict because it sounds like in your mind it's mining it's not worthy of attention but it's actually a staff level conflict that's the majority of conflicts senior Engineers deal with are of lower mag this one you could totally answer with this story at a step level interview so you're downplaying it as if it's something minor but you you will be how would he say it so he's so he's making it seem like it as as major as it how how how what would it what would a staff level engineer interview answer maybe sound like in this case [28:44] ✓ don't downplay an incident ]]> How can you start a rather long story in an engaging way (before even introducing the Minto Pyramid or STAR framework)? → practise answering the question below with the stopwatch e.g. Can you tell me about a time you drove a project forward? [44:35] → compare your answer with Alex's You know that part when you have to cross the street... [44:35] Kevin Do you know that really challenging thing on the app? [44:54] → start with a rhetorical question ]]> ✓ begin your support story with a rhetorical question ✓ include impact on the whole organisation What use of language (grammar) will make your delivery more natural? [45:10] You had spoken speech, asides, to yourself [45:10] That's a clue, I'm speaking like a real person [45:35] → don't learn by heart → feel free to hesitate (or pretend to be doing so) = example of self-confidence ]]> aside = remark, often made in a low voice, which is not intended to be heard by everyone present What body language can be misleading? What soft exposing giveaways can you fake? [46:07] Then you look to this side (...) Maybe when doing them, it's a good sign [46:07] ]]> giveaway = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb How can you tell a support story sounds convincing? [47:34] I almost forgot that you had sort of prepared it. It was so natural (...) If you told me, like out of 10 stories, these two are the ones I prepared, I would not point to this one. [47:34] ]]> How can you make the interviewer less intimidating during an on-line interview? [48:24] What can you do when you're running out of ideas? Emphasise lessons learnt? Anything else? [50:00] Whenever you feel you're out of steam, just end with 'Yeah, that was it' [50:47] → signal clearly you believe you have answered ~ bluffing Kevin You want them to have breadcrumbs [51:04] → leave room for follow-up questions ]]> Why aren't senior people using the STAR framework? [54:08] Crutches are useful to stand up but actually they'll be a hindrance when you develop the skill Kevin If senior people are using the STAR framework, you cannot tell [54:19] → no need to be dogmatic about it ]]> What does it mean when the interviewer is asking what lessons you've learnt & you can predict that moment? [54:32] What better follow-up question should you expect from perhaps a more experienced interviewer? [56:56] Is it really relevant? They lack the capacity & skill to do without [55:25] = situation when interviewer follows the STAR structure ✓ hints at interviewer's lack of insight → you are mentoring them = your answers might be the result of a self-intro which didn't tease enough → don't provide exhaustive answers Dima What would you do differently? [56:56] = typical, alternative follow-up question Kevin That is somewhat popular advice (...) but that's not the standard across companies [57:37] → don't be dogmatic / systematic about concluding with lessons learnt → focus on narrative structure (i.e. rest your case) ]]> to rest your case = to have no more to say about sth, especially because you think you have proved your point What 3 points should you focus on during your prep? Why should they give you a sense of ease during an interview? [01:02:33] You've got to know what you gonna say. You've got to believe in it. You've got to enjoy it 1) knowing → helps build structure 2) believing → helps show passion 3) enjoyment → suggests some kind of grace, effortlessness = builds confidence in skills relevant to the interview ]]> 1024 1 Writing a self-introduction 20240517 hw20240524 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png active wip prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa How do you write a catchy self-introduction? deadline: 20240221 --> ]]> Say hello to John Doe, the near-mythical creature in the realm of software development who not only masters the dark arts of distributed backend systems and microservice architecture but does so with an effortless flair that would make lesser mortals swoon. With his profound expertise in crafting scalable server APIs and a deep dive into the caverns of MongoDB, Cassandra, and Memcached, John’s not just playing in the big leagues—he’s making the rules. Dare to peek into the JVM ecosystem, and you’ll find John there, juggling Java and Scala with one hand tied behind his back, while also speaking Go and Hack as fluently as the tech gods themselves. And oh, let’s not forget his smooth moves with Unix-like operating systems and SQL—talk about a tech maestro! Now, while John has dazzled in the high towers of Afazon, Unter, Infinity, and Zantex, leading teams with the finesse of a chess grandmaster, he chooses to keep his boots on the ground. Yes, despite the siren call of management, our hero opts to stay in the action—front and centre—where the tech battles are fiercest. So, if you’re thinking John’s just another tech lead, think again. He’s the wizard in the shadows, the brain behind the operation, the guy who’s as invaluable in the tech trenches as he is leading the charge from the front. Ready to be out-teched? John’s your man, turning tech challenges into child’s play with a wink and a smile. ]]> ✓ whet the appetite & make a memorable impression ✓ show you are probably accessible despite senior position or substantial experience 〆W.Churchill wasn't accessible in spite of his humour ✓ humour is a positive emotion → good start for storytelling to whet the appetite = to increase desire for or interest in sth ✓ break the rules = 3rd person self-introduction ✓ learn by making mistakes → brainstorm different versions & choose a little from each → identify relevant metaphors e.g. companies like high towers 〆depends on the corporate culture (probably a start-up) 〆suggests perhaps a too young-minded spirit rather than a senior person able to take responsibilities ≠ doesn't represent the author → looks more like the portrait of a gamer metrics = measures of quantitative assessment commonly used for assessing, comparing, and tracking performance or production to alienate = to make sb feel that they do not belong in a particular group Which metaphors & use of language are arguably inappropriate? 〆near-mythical creature in the realm of software development 〆deep dive into the caverns 〆talk about a tech maestro! 〆leading teams with the finesse of a chess grandmaster = excessive metaphors realm /relm/ = area of activity, interest, or knowledge What logical mistakes are present? 〆leading teams with the finesse of a chess grandmaster ≠ chess grandmasters don't lead teams finesse = great skill in dealing with people or situations, especially in a delicate way; to deal with sth in a way that is clever but slightly dishonest with one hand tied behind his back ✓ in the LinkedIn About section → add media content with a pdf & urls ✓ focus on how you can add value ]]> 1023 coveted = greatly desired to tease = to harass someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); to provoke someone with persistent annoyances to whet the appetite = to increase desire for or interest in sth to elicit = to draw forth (what is latent); to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty aside = remark, often made in a low voice, which is not intended to be heard by everyone present giveaway = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb Minto Pyramid Principle (aka the McKinsey’s Pyramid Principle) = tool used to process and structure large amounts of information to convey a story, message or presentation without omitting important details. The principle of the McKinsey Pyramid is to cut to the chase in written texts or presentations. This ensures that the audience’s attention is captured and that a riveting story can be created that’s easy to remember and understand (src: https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/) to slip up = to make a mistake; to make a small mistake, often as a result of not thinking carefully slip-up = mistake or something that goes wrong; mistake that someone makes by not giving something enough attention to swoon = to faint; to feel very excited, emotional, etc. about sb that you think is sexually attractive, so that you almost lose consciousness 1022 20240510 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-120) + 0 = -120 euros Support stories with follow up questions | Do You Seem As Senior As You Actually Are? | How to improve mock interviews? Support stories w/ follow up qs - drill XXXXXXX By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland 20240405 hw20240412_n1 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland | TEDxSouthBank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cYIvfS-knA → watch the video → answer the questions ]]> 1 How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses 20240405 hw20240412_n2 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses Sylvain Duranton - TED@BCG Mumbai September 2019 Here's a paradox: as companies try to streamline their businesses by using artificial intelligence to make critical decisions, they may inadvertently make themselves less efficient. Business technologist Sylvain Duranton advocates for a "Human plus AI" approach -- using AI systems alongside humans, not instead of them -- and shares the specific formula companies can adopt to successfully employ AI while keeping humans in the loop https://www.ted.com/talks/sylvain_duranton_how_humans_and_ai_can_work_together_to_create_better_businesses?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1 What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? 20240405 hw20240412_n3 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? Generative AI is poised to transform the workplace, but we still need human brains for new ideas, says marketing expert Jessica Apotheker. She explores how marketers can find their niche in the world of AI based on their preference for data or creativity, offering a pragmatic and hopeful look at the future of business https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_apotheker_what_will_happen_to_marketing_in_the_age_of_ai?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1021 active textbook https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/use-these-smart-questions-in-your-interview-6724202/ T / Cl video

Do You Seem As Senior As You Actually Are? Ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer: @dimakorolev Negotiation/communication coach: Kevin Landucci Senior software/AI engineer: Alex Bowe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbCne6_sBBs T / Cl Arguable quality of AI refined recommendations → better break rules to stand out?... T / Cl Leveraging LinkedIn posts 〆arguably sensitive feedback 〆|✓ reputation & authority of self-taught influencers ✓ networking → focus on behavioural questions & language as a potential barrier to communication (rather than negotiating compensation packages at FAANG) ]]> 1020 active textbook 1019 1 Do you seem as senior as you actually are? 20240510 hw20240517 active wip prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png If you are applying for a much coveted dream job, how can you ensure you don't get underestimated during the job interview? Do You Seem As Senior As You Actually Are? Watch an ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer and a negotiation/communication coach put a senior software/AI engineer to the test to see if he's presenting himself to be as senior as he actually is. Software engineers get downleveled and rejected oftentimes because of how they're perceived by the interviewer. Avoid that by workshopping your skills until there's no question about your perception matching the reality. Ex-Google, ex-Microsoft super senior software engineer: @dimakorolev Negotiation/communication coach: Kevin Landucci Senior software/AI engineer: Alex Bowe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbCne6_sBBs see also The 5 Interview Stages (With Steps and Tips) Ali Khalil Empowering Your Career Journey: Specializing in Job Placement in Luxembourg and UAE https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-interview-stages-steps-tipswhat-ali-khalil-5nuze/ The 3 Stage Interview Process - A beginner's guide Hannah Kuspira Tech and Creative Recruiter | Passionate Collaborator | Studier of People and Leadership https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-stage-interview-process-beginners-guide-hannah-kuspira/ → watch the video → answer the questions]]> stopwatch do_you_seem_as_senior_as_you_actually_are_nbCne6_sBBs.mp4 What do you usually start your interview with? → practise with the stopwatch What should you avoid when the interviewer asks to introduce yourself? [01:20] → compare your answer with Alex's What can you do to make a good, first impression which will be the base for possibly the whole interview? How can this help you prepare better? [02:37] If you were an interviewer that just heard you give that intro how curious would you be about carrying that through to a whole interview [02:37] ✓ imagine the recruiter has never read your CV... → tease him/her with success stories and metrics ! don't explain how you have achieved them yet ✓ when preparing, skip some pieces of information to anticipate questions → allow the interviewer to elicit with follow-up questions = more natural conversation ]]> to tease = to harass someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); to provoke someone with persistent annoyances to elicit = to draw forth (what is latent); to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty How can you encourage the interviewer to ask you follow-up questions? [04:44-16:15] → give some examples → compare your answers with Alex's the breadcrumbs for your interviewer to follow up on [16:18] ✓ academic achievements ✓ funding (...) ]]> How can you bridge the gap between theory and practice at work? [17:35] What do you think of Alex's so-called 'no-mock interview' answer? [18:15] I'm positive that like I'm shamelessly positive that I I speak research I speak scientific language is better than most engineers and speak engineering language is better than most scientists [17:50] 〆avoid quick repetition of sentence beginnings → speak slowly, with confidence Alex So I seven years ago I finished my PhD in compressed data structures uh the Highlight there was that uh I co-invented a graph of uh DNA fragments that reduced the memory requirement from 300 gabt of ram to two gigabytes of RAM which made it uh which made complex analysis achievable on commodity hardware uh Since then though I was working at cruise I was one of the first 100 Engineers which gave me the opportunity to work on some core routing uh fine grain controls which directly led to us getting uh billions of investing from SoftBank um and that that gave me some opportunities to apply my research background to build uh Sorry what's the instrumentation to build instrumentation uh around spatio temporal graph analysis which allowed the or enabled the company to make data driven decisions each quarter 〆avoid long sentences with subordinate clauses 〆don't learn by heart at the risk of pausing (e.g. instrumentation) ]]> What can you tell about yourself in a way that invites questions that you expect to be asked and want to answer? What methods can you use? [20:36] → give the same answer using different narrative approaches STAR method structured manner of responding to a behavioural-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing → use the STAR method in a googledoc to brainstorm ideas & refresh all your achievements ✓ sort out relevant support stories, anecdotes ✓ prepare facts & figures ✓ find relevant metrics → imagine you are dating someone, trying to seduce = once refreshed & structured, try to forget about the STAR method! → focus on the Minto pyramid Minto Pyramid Principle 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/ → keep pts 2,3 for follow-up questions BLUF (Bottom Line Up First) Bottom Line Up Front is basically the staff-and-above-level special: it’s extraordinary at shielding your counterpart from unnecessary details; you tell them the most important thing first, don’t make them wait til the end to hear why they should be listening at the beginning! This is the opposite approach of STAR, which often buries the lede https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BLUF_(communication) ]]> How can you describe a time you had a conflict with a colleague if you've never really experienced such a strong argument? What mistakes should you avoid? [21:20] → practise with the stopwatch → compare your answers with Alex's annoyance that persisted over time [21:37] → re-assess what a strong argument is e.g. walking away, swearing Kevin the conflict is with somebody above you in the org I think that that represents you better [24:42] → choose a conflict with someone in a senior position rather than junior to you ✓ show how you have gained respect Dima you seem to be down playing this incident this conflict because it sounds like in your mind it's mining it's not worthy of attention but it's actually a staff level conflict that's the majority of conflicts senior Engineers deal with are of lower mag this one you could totally answer with this story at a step level interview so you're downplaying it as if it's something minor but you you will be how would he say it so he's so he's making it seem like it as as major as it how how how what would it what would a staff level engineer interview answer maybe sound like in this case [28:44] ✓ don't downplay an incident ]]> How can you start a rather long story in an engaging way (before even introducing the Minto Pyramid or STAR framework)? → practise answering the question below with the stopwatch e.g. Can you tell me about a time you drove a project forward? [44:35] → compare your answer with Alex's You know that part when you have to cross the street... [44:35] Kevin Do you know that really challenging thing on the app? [44:54] → start with a rhetorical question ]]> ✓ begin your support story with a rhetorical question ✓ include impact on the whole organisation What use of language (grammar) will make your delivery more natural? [45:10] You had spoken speech, asides, to yourself [45:10] That's a clue, I'm speaking like a real person [45:35] → don't learn by heart → feel free to hesitate (or pretend to be doing so) = example of self-confidence ]]> aside = remark, often made in a low voice, which is not intended to be heard by everyone present What body language can be misleading? What soft exposing giveaways can you fake? [46:07] Then you look to this side (...) Maybe when doing them, it's a good sign [46:07] ]]> giveaway = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb How can you tell a support story sounds convincing? [47:34] I almost forgot that you had sort of prepared it. It was so natural (...) If you told me, like out of 10 stories, these two are the ones I prepared, I would not point to this one. [47:34] ]]> How can you make the interviewer less intimidating during an on-line interview? [48:24] What can you do when you're running out of ideas? Emphasise lessons learnt? Anything else? [50:00] Whenever you feel you're out of steam, just end with 'Yeah, that was it' [50:47] → signal clearly you believe you have answered ~ bluffing Kevin You want them to have breadcrumbs [51:04] → leave room for follow-up questions ]]> Why aren't senior people using the STAR framework? [54:08] Crutches are useful to stand up but actually they'll be a hindrance when you develop the skill Kevin If senior people are using the STAR framework, you cannot tell [54:19] → no need to be dogmatic about it ]]> What does it mean when the interviewer is asking what lessons you've learnt & you can predict that moment? [54:32] What better follow-up question should you expect from perhaps a more experienced interviewer? [56:56] Is it really relevant? They lack the capacity & skill to do without [55:25] = situation when interviewer follows the STAR structure ✓ hints at interviewer's lack of insight → you are mentoring them = your answers might be the result of a self-intro which didn't tease enough → don't provide exhaustive answers Dima What would you do differently? [56:56] = typical, alternative follow-up question Kevin That is somewhat popular advice (...) but that's not the standard across companies [57:37] → don't be dogmatic / systematic about concluding with lessons learnt → focus on narrative structure (i.e. rest your case) ]]> to rest your case = to have no more to say about sth, especially because you think you have proved your point What 3 points should you focus on during your prep? Why should they give you a sense of ease during an interview? [01:02:33] You've got to know what you gonna say. You've got to believe in it. You've got to enjoy it 1) knowing → helps build structure 2) believing → helps show passion 3) enjoyment → suggests some kind of grace, effortlessness = builds confidence in skills relevant to the interview ]]> 1018 1017 20240426 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-90) + 0 = -90 euros active How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland 20240405 hw20240412_n1 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland | TEDxSouthBank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cYIvfS-knA → watch the video → answer the questions ]]> 1 How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses 20240405 hw20240412_n2 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses Sylvain Duranton - TED@BCG Mumbai September 2019 Here's a paradox: as companies try to streamline their businesses by using artificial intelligence to make critical decisions, they may inadvertently make themselves less efficient. Business technologist Sylvain Duranton advocates for a "Human plus AI" approach -- using AI systems alongside humans, not instead of them -- and shares the specific formula companies can adopt to successfully employ AI while keeping humans in the loop https://www.ted.com/talks/sylvain_duranton_how_humans_and_ai_can_work_together_to_create_better_businesses?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1 What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? 20240405 hw20240412_n3 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? Generative AI is poised to transform the workplace, but we still need human brains for new ideas, says marketing expert Jessica Apotheker. She explores how marketers can find their niche in the world of AI based on their preference for data or creativity, offering a pragmatic and hopeful look at the future of business https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_apotheker_what_will_happen_to_marketing_in_the_age_of_ai?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1016 1 Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland 20240405 hw20240412_n1 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Why do we need AI in education? How could AI help you design webinars & presentations in a more engaging manner? Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland | TEDxSouthBank Currently around 63% of students are disengaged at school, meaning that they withdrawal either physically or mentally before they have mastered the skills that are required to flourish in later life. In this talk Scott Bolland explores the science of learning, the mismatch between how we teach and how the brain natural learns, and the important role that artificial intelligence could take in addressing the limitations in our current education system. Dr Scott Bolland is the founder of New Dawn Technologies, a high-tech software company aiming to revolutionise education through the use of artificial intelligence. He has spent the last 20 years actively researching and teaching in the field of cognitive science – the scientific study of how the mind works – which spans disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and computer science. He holds a PhD in this field, as well as a university medal for outstanding academic scholarship. (2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cYIvfS-knA → watch the video → answer the questions ]]> neuroscience_ai_and_the_future_of_education_scott_bolland_cYIvfS-knA.mp4 Why is Facebook so “attractive” according to Dr Scott Bolland? How can you apply the same principles when posting on LinkedIn? [02:58-03:21] ✓ provides a constant stream of new information ✓ strives to remain on the periphery of one's knowledge → keeps the platform engaging and addictive = avoids being monotonous or overly familiar ✓ attract followers on LinkedIn by challenging their skills ✓ post creative thoughts that tease their professional ego → touch followers' narcissistic soft point to tease = to laugh at sb and make jokes about them either in a friendly way or in order to annoy or embarrass them narcissistic /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ = having too much interest in and admiration for yourself Dr Scott Bolland provided a diagram of the learning centres of the brain that release endorphins depending on the degree of familiarity with the material. [02:28] How can we apply this to designing presentations, webinars & sales pitches? ✓ hard-wired to learn = brain rewards learning with pleasure through endorphins and dopamine → introduce new concepts, solutions, products that challenge audience / prospective buyers without overwhelming them → discovery & learning process should be successive = new information should be layered on existing knowledge → sales pitches should create demand for a product on the periphery of your needs = identify unmet needs of clients hard-wired = automatically thinking or behaving in a particular way How does the described experiment with the robot reflect humans' learning process? [05:15] ✓ demonstrates the importance of inner motivation and self-exploration ✓ robot & humans engage in random behaviour = trial and error → aimless exploration brings minimal results = boredom ✓ robot encounters useful interactions e.g. make an object swing, trigger music by pressing a button ✓ shift to purposeful action → experience positive emotions → begin to value some behaviours (i.e. those that result in a new positive outcome) → discard other behaviours (i.e. that are already learnt and boring) → happiness = learning catalyst ✓ promote engagement ✓ encourage skill acquisition ✓ stimulate inner drive to explore & understand the world ✓ ensure presentations / webinars feature some purposeful interactions e.g. show of hands, multiple choice questions, debating in breakout rooms → define the purpose of the presentation at the beginning to explain the expected end state ✓ engage attendees in a webinar by conducting case studies → generate satisfaction in achieving results → make use of friendly competition among participants as a learning catalyst purposeful /ˈpə:pəsful/ = having or indicating purpose, intentional What’s wrong with the educational system and arguable with webinars & sales pitches in general? [05:48] 〆mismatch between how we teach and how the brain naturally learns 〆some people are going to be ahead and bored 〆others are left behind → learning feels aversive = few members of the audience are getting the information on the periphery of their knowledge → what is required for optimal learning and pleasure 63% students disengaged ✓ design graded presentations / webinars → activities should be of varied difficulties, perhaps at the discretion of the moderator / keynote speaker e.g. feature 2-3 sets of questions (for managers, staff members, clients) aversive = making someone feel a strong dislike for something, or making them not want to do it How does spaced repetition enhance learning performance? What significant advantage does it offer over traditional study methods? [09:26] ✓ review information just before it is about to be forgotten → refresh knowledge at optimal intervals ✓ forgetting curve becomes less steep → improved recall and performance ✓ active recall = testing oneself on the information being studied (e.g. flashcards) ≠ passive methods (e.g. re-reading or highlighting) → better understanding and practical use of information ✓ distinguish cramming from spaced repetition to cram for sth = to learn a lot of things in a short time, in preparation for an exam What three levels can AI support? [08:42] ✓ level 1 - rote learning → memorize information passively → use space repetition individualised thanks to AI ✓ level 2 - generative AI [11:35] → focus on active learning through problem-solving and creativity ✓ consider each person's unique learning style ✓ stimulate critical thinking abilities e.g. ask personal questions = use AI to create contents suited to the person's skill level, enhancing engagement and skill development ✓ level 3 - integrative AI [13:15] → integrate generative AI with tools like virtual reality, gesture recognition, and other advanced technologies ✓ create immersive & interactive learning scenarios tailored to individual members of the audience e.g. video conferencing software can recognise attendees' body language (thumbs up) generative /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/ = able to produce or create something; ~ AI: use or study of artificial intelligences that are able to produce text, images, etc integrative /ˈɪn.tə.ɡrə.tɪv/ = combining two or more things in order to make them more effective immersive /ɪˈmɜː.sɪv/ = seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something What does ‘the kindling of a flame” rather than ‘the filling of a vessel’ suggest about the role of educators / keynote speakers in engaging their audience? [14:54] ✓ use kindling (small dry pieces of wood) to start a fire ↔ true education involves "igniting" the intrinsic curiosity and joy within each person ✓ like "sparks" that help minds and feelings grow → instil thirst for knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a passion for lifelong learning 〆discard passive process of "filling a vessel" ↔ don't just give knowledge ✓ webinars must encourage viewers to participate (i.e. become active participants) and want to learn more → use of AI to design compelling presentations will soon become the norm ✓ new information should be layered on existing knowledge → focus on the periphery of knowledge → keep learners engaged ✓ reward purposeful action → refresh knowledge at optimal intervals → make forgetting curve less steep kindling = small dry pieces of wood to instil sth (in / into sb) = to gradually make sb feel, think or behave in a particular way over a period of time 1015 1 How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses 20240405 hw20240412_n2 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Have you ever experienced high-tech bureaucracy? What could this look like? How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses Sylvain Duranton - TED@BCG Mumbai September 2019 Here's a paradox: as companies try to streamline their businesses by using artificial intelligence to make critical decisions, they may inadvertently make themselves less efficient. Business technologist Sylvain Duranton advocates for a "Human plus AI" approach -- using AI systems alongside humans, not instead of them -- and shares the specific formula companies can adopt to successfully employ AI while keeping humans in the loop https://www.ted.com/talks/sylvain_duranton_how_humans_and_ai_can_work_together_to_create_better_businesses?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> how_humans_and_AI_can_work_together_to_create_better_businesses_53024.mp4 what is algocracy? [01:03] ✓ situation when AI takes more and more critical decisions according to rules outside of any human control ✓ bureaucracy favours rules and procedures over human judgement ✓ AI decides solely based on rules (mostly inferred from past data) What is the human-zero mindset? Why is it so tempting? [01:46] ✓ situation when many corporate executives behave like bureaucrats from the past → take costly, old-fashioned humans out of the loop → rely only upon AI to take decisions ✓ "Human plus AI" route is long, costly & difficult → business teams, tech teams, data-science teams have to iterate for months to craft exactly how humans and AI can best work together to craft = to make sth using special skills, especially with your hands What examples of silly AI behaviour are given? [02:41] visual

"Had the same situation with my mother's burial urn." [03:11] "For months after her death, I got messages from Amazon, saying, 'If you liked that ...' " → necessity ≠ empathy 〆rejection of a student application for university → AI had "learned" on past data characteristics of students that will pass and fail e.g. if in the past all students from a given postal code have failed → AI will likely make this a rule → will reject every student with this postal code ≠ no opportunity to prove the rule wrong ]]> What is the algocratic nightmare? [04:10] ✓ AI constantly learning → no one can check all the rules 〆nobody is accountable ✓ fair because the same set of objective rules has been applied to everyone 〆cannot reconsider answer because algorithms don't change their mind What is the formula of 'Human plus AI'? [04:53] 10% algorithms + 20% technology + 70% people & processes ✓ 10% algorithms = code algos → both data scientists AND domain experts → domain experts should check each variable of the model [07:16] e.g. double-check false negatives of the risk of a heart attack after taking drugs ✓ 20% technology = build tech around the algorithms → collect data → build UI → integrate into legacy systems ✓ 70% people & processes = weave together AI with people and processes → maximize real outcome to weave = to put facts, events, details, etc. together to make a story or a closely connected whole What did a competition to forecast sales of a fashion retailer organized with human buyers and AI demonstrate? [08:05] → recreate a new model = model where human intervention improves AI answers and not the opposite! ]]> How was the fashion retailer sales forecast model improved? [09:40] ✓ humans don't try to guess when AI is wrong → AI takes real input from human buyers = change of user interface ✓ AI queries about missing data e.g. "Hey, humans! I don't know the trends for next year. → Could you share with me your top creative bets?" e.g. I cannot find any good comparables in the past for them. → "Hey, humans! Could you help me quantify those few big items? ✓ "Human plus AI" win → reduce forecast errors by 50% ]]> How to deal with the use of AI in the grey zone? [11:22] ✓ defining ethical rules and standards ✓ help business & tech teams ✓ set limits between personalization & manipulation ✓ distinguish customization of offers from discrimination ✓ differentiate targeting & intrusion What should organisations do to win? [13:27] ✓ invest in human knowledge, not just AI and data → recruit, train, reward human experts 〆data said to be the new oil ✓ human knowledge will make the difference = only derrick available to pump the oil hidden in the data derrick = tall structure over an oil well for holding a drill (which makes the hole in the ground for getting the oil out) 1014 1 What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? 20240405 hw20240412_n3 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png How do you seize the productivity opportunity brought about by artificial intelligence? What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? Generative AI is poised to transform the workplace, but we still need human brains for new ideas, says marketing expert Jessica Apotheker. She explores how marketers can find their niche in the world of AI based on their preference for data or creativity, offering a pragmatic and hopeful look at the future of business https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_apotheker_what_will_happen_to_marketing_in_the_age_of_ai?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> Sample questions Can access to big data help tap into the emotional needs of consumers? Can brainstorming with a computer help come up with a perfect product or innovation to meet consumer needs? Can AI help generate a sales pitch to convince a prospect buyer at the point of sale? ]]> what_will_happen_to_marketing_in_the_age_of_ai_121579.mp4 Why and by how much could productivity increase in marketing thanks to AI [02:51]? ✓ marketing has traditionally been a right brain type of function → generative AI will bring about the next productivity revolution [01:19] e.g. the Boston Consulting Group conducted with Harvard a study ✓ ChatGPT (in 2023) already improves the right-brain performance of marketers by 40 percent [02:51] What will happen to marketers once AI can help them generate more? What risk may AI lead to in marketing? [03:58] ✓ more personalised contents & ideas 〆content overload [04:22] = feeling chased by contents What is the danger of relying on generative AI in marketing? [04:47] ✓ generative AI has been trained on existing content and data → reduces divergence of outcomes ≠ equalization of marketing is not a productive increase divergence = difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions How can you solve the negative outcomes of generative AI? [05:02] ✓ need to develop a left AI brain → reskill & reorganize with left brain type human resources → build, use and diffuse predictive AI tools in the heart of decision-making = build solutions to predict outcomes ✓ identify and protect top right-brained talent left brain type = logical, analytical, orderly. The theory suggests that people who are left-brain dominant do well in careers that involve linear thinking, math, and verbal information. This includes careers such as accountant, scientist, or computer programmer right brain type = creative, emotional, intuitive. More likely imaginative and innovative thinkers, often drawn to fields where they can express themselves freely and help others What typical questions & answers generated by AI to distribute to marketers could be provided by teams of marketing data scientists & marketing data engineers? [05:38] ✓ what audience creative couples are really hitting it off ✓ what product is working with which consumer ✓ why or how is the marketing funnel evolving to hit it off = to be naturally friendly or well suited funnel = device that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; in marketing: e.g. discovery, interest, appraisal, confirmation If you are successful with a given target generation, what are the risks when envisaging marketing for a new consumer segment? [07:18] ✓ brand could get trapped in current territory ... e.g. if a brand is strong with millennials 〆lack of data and content existing on millennials that will help you to be successful with Gen Z 〆conducting a market survey is more a left brain type of activity (= confirmation of a sales hypothesis) ✓ interpreting trends & decision making = more right brain type → need a combination of both types → don't rely only on AI for your market survey What 2 steps should marketers follow when making use of AI? [07:52] 1 identify who could provide most relevant data = recognise content partners ✓ think outside the box, beyond your eco-system → contact financial institutions, insurances (= already common practice to buy data from other service providers) e.g. a construction company decides to market to architects for the first time → find data on architects 〆construction companies (= direct competitors) 2 set up a federated model ✓ train algorithms = don't believe in the first answers → always rephrase What is the impact on creativity if all right brain tasks rely on generative AI? [08:51] 〆drop by 40% of collective divergent ideas 〆true innovation is being stifled to stifle /'staifəl/ = to prevent sth from happening; to prevent a feeling from being expressed How can you protect the identity of your brand and differentiation on the market? [09:25] ✓ identify true innovators e.g. those who usually disagree with you ✓ strategically reskill to use AI efficiently e.g.how to develop new prototypes fast & multiply their impact → protect & teach how to use AI = keep juices flowing → protect brand identity & differentiation in the market to keep juices flowing = to become inspired to greater creativity, productivity, or energy, or to cause such a feeling in someone What should marketers do to survive? [10:06] ✓ identify whether talents are left brain or right brain type ✓ specialise their skills → choose their brain 1013 to tease = to laugh at sb and make jokes about them either in a friendly way or in order to annoy or embarrass them narcissistic /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ = having too much interest in and admiration for yourself hard-wired = automatically thinking or behaving in a particular way purposeful /ˈpə:pəsful/ = having or indicating purpose, intentional aversive = making someone feel a strong dislike for something, or making them not want to do it generative /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/ = able to produce or create something; ~ AI: use or study of artificial intelligences that are able to produce text, images, etc integrative /ˈɪn.tə.ɡrə.tɪv/ = combining two or more things in order to make them more effective immersive /ɪˈmɜː.sɪv/ = seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something kindling = small dry pieces of wood to instil sth (in / into sb) = to gradually make sb feel, think or behave in a particular way over a period of time 1012 algocracy = situation in which algorithm-based systems structure and constrain the opportunities for human participation in, and comprehension of, public decision- making divergence = difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions left brain type = logical, analytical, orderly. The theory suggests that people who are left-brain dominant do well in careers that involve linear thinking, math, and verbal information. This includes careers such as accountant, scientist, or computer programmer right brain type = creative, emotional, intuitive. More likely imaginative and innovative thinkers, often drawn to fields where they can express themselves freely and help others funnel = device that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; in marketing: e.g. discovery, interest, appraisal, confirmation to stifle /'staifəl/ = to prevent sth from happening; to prevent a feeling from being expressed to keep juices flowing = to become inspired to greater creativity, productivity, or energy, or to cause such a feeling in someone to craft = to make sth using special skills, especially with your hands derrick = tall structure over an oil well for holding a drill (which makes the hole in the ground for getting the oil out) 1011 algocracy = situation in which algorithm-based systems structure and constrain the opportunities for human participation in, and comprehension of, public decision- making human-zero mindset = situation when costly, old-fashioned humans are taken out of the loop and management rely only upon AI to take decisions to craft = to make sth using special skills, especially with your hands data scientist = professional who creates programming code and combines it with statistical knowledge to create insights from data domain expert | subject-matter expert (SME) = person who has accumulated great knowledge in a particular field or topic and this level of knowledge is demonstrated by the person's degree, licensure, and/or through years of professional experience with the subject to weave = to put facts, events, details, etc. together to make a story or a closely connected whole derrick = tall structure over an oil well for holding a drill (which makes the hole in the ground for getting the oil out) divergence = difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions left brain type = logical, analytical, orderly. The theory suggests that people who are left-brain dominant do well in careers that involve linear thinking, math, and verbal information. This includes careers such as accountant, scientist, or computer programmer right brain type = creative, emotional, intuitive. More likely imaginative and innovative thinkers, often drawn to fields where they can express themselves freely and help others funnel = device that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; in marketing: e.g. discovery, interest, appraisal, confirmation to stifle /'staifəl/ = to prevent sth from happening; to prevent a feeling from being expressed to keep juices flowing = to become inspired to greater creativity, productivity, or energy, or to cause such a feeling in someone 1010 20240419 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-60) + 0 = -60 euros active Refining BLUF & Minto Pyramid answers with generative AI By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland 20240405 hw20240412_n1 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland | TEDxSouthBank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cYIvfS-knA → watch the video → answer the questions ]]> 1 How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses 20240405 hw20240412_n2 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses Sylvain Duranton - TED@BCG Mumbai September 2019 Here's a paradox: as companies try to streamline their businesses by using artificial intelligence to make critical decisions, they may inadvertently make themselves less efficient. Business technologist Sylvain Duranton advocates for a "Human plus AI" approach -- using AI systems alongside humans, not instead of them -- and shares the specific formula companies can adopt to successfully employ AI while keeping humans in the loop https://www.ted.com/talks/sylvain_duranton_how_humans_and_ai_can_work_together_to_create_better_businesses?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1 What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? 20240405 hw20240412_n3 pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? Generative AI is poised to transform the workplace, but we still need human brains for new ideas, says marketing expert Jessica Apotheker. She explores how marketers can find their niche in the world of AI based on their preference for data or creativity, offering a pragmatic and hopeful look at the future of business https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_apotheker_what_will_happen_to_marketing_in_the_age_of_ai?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> 1009 1 Refining BLUF & Minto Pyramid answers with generative AI active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png BLUF / Minto Pyramid Principle 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas 1PBL 1 liner problem (+ solution) biggest challenge lesson learnt https://rockcontent.com/blog/bluf-meaning/ ]]> stopwatch What is your biggest achievement? 1 liner Can you sum up the project & result (with metrics)? ]]> (sample answer from googledocs) Problem (+ solution)]]> How did you narrow down the list of options? ✓ conducted brainstorming ✓ hired external consulting ✓ empirical trial & error Problem (+ solution)]]> Why did you choose this solution? ✓ limited time for further testing ✓ gut instinct ✓ professional expertise (...) Problem (+ solution)]]> What were the drawbacks of this choice? 〆costs 〆questionable reliability 〆technical debt 〆reputational risk Problem (+ solution)]]> What other methods, technologies or services had you taken into account? Why did you turn them down? ✓ open source alternatives 〆lack of support ✓ proprietary solutions 〆expensive license ✓ competitive supply chain 〆significant lead time Problem (+ solution)]]> Did management fully endorse your recommendations? Was your team reluctant to deploying your strategy? 〆lacked authority 〆in dire needs of experienced staff members to support your solution Biggest challenge What was the most demanding aspect of this mission? ]]> ✓ meeting deadlines ✓ cutting costs to beat the competition ✓ pioneering this solution (...) Lesson learnt What would you do next time? ]]> ✓ mitigate risks ✓ favour another technology ✓ anticipate staff turnover ✓ retain talents 1008 1007 20240412 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30) + 0 = -30 euros active The unwritten rules (till now) of negotiating with Meta By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1006 active textbook If you had to get an interview in 30 minutes, this is the most effective tactic. Pick your niche. Get a list of 20-50 companies. Write a very specific email, so specific to that niche that if someone outside of that niche read it it wouldn't make sense. Schedule the email for the ideal receiving time with an optimized subject line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y63wqHDaqoM T / Cl The unwritten rules (till now) of negotiating with Meta By Aline Lerner | Published: February 27, 2024; Last updated: March 27, 2024 At interviewing.io, one of the services we offer our users is salary negotiation. Even though I’m the founder, I still do many of the sessions myself because they give me an invaluable insider’s perspective on what’s actually going on in the engineering market, what different companies’ offers look like, how companies extend offers, what kinds of deadlines they give, and how much they go up in compensation, under what circumstances https://interviewing.io/blog/how-to-negotiate-with-meta ]]> 1005 1004 20240405 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 240 20240322 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -210 + 240 = 0 euros active Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses What will happen to marketing in the age of AI? When cultures collide - Lewis model Lewis model horizons By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1003 1 Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland 20240405 hw20240412_n1 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Why do we need AI in education? How could AI help you design webinars & presentations in a more engaging manner? Neuroscience, AI and the Future of Education | Scott Bolland | TEDxSouthBank Currently around 63% of students are disengaged at school, meaning that they withdrawal either physically or mentally before they have mastered the skills that are required to flourish in later life. In this talk Scott Bolland explores the science of learning, the mismatch between how we teach and how the brain natural learns, and the important role that artificial intelligence could take in addressing the limitations in our current education system. Dr Scott Bolland is the founder of New Dawn Technologies, a high-tech software company aiming to revolutionise education through the use of artificial intelligence. He has spent the last 20 years actively researching and teaching in the field of cognitive science – the scientific study of how the mind works – which spans disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, artificial intelligence and computer science. He holds a PhD in this field, as well as a university medal for outstanding academic scholarship. (2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cYIvfS-knA → watch the video → answer the questions ]]> Why is Facebook so “attractive” according to Dr Scott Bolland? How can you apply the same principles when posting on LinkedIn? ✓ provides a constant stream of new information ✓ strives to remain on the periphery of one's knowledge → keeps the platform engaging and addictive = avoids being monotonous or overly familiar ✓ attract followers on LinkedIn by challenging their skills ✓ post creative thoughts that tease their professional ego → touch followers' narcissistic soft point to tease = to laugh at sb and make jokes about them either in a friendly way or in order to annoy or embarrass them narcissistic /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ = having too much interest in and admiration for yourself Dr Scott Bolland provided a diagram of the learning centres of the brain that release endorphins depending on the degree of familiarity with the material. How can we apply this to designing presentations, webinars & sales pitches? ✓ hard-wired to learn = brain rewards learning with pleasure through endorphins and dopamine → introduce new concepts, solutions, products that challenge audience / prospective buyers without overwhelming them → discovery & learning process should be successive = new information should be layered on existing knowledge → sales pitches should create demand for a product in the periphery of your needs = identify unmet needs of clients hard-wired = automatically thinking or behaving in a particular way How does the described experiment with the robot reflect humans' learning process? ✓ demonstrates the importance of inner motivation and self-exploration ✓ robot & humans engage in random behaviour = trial and error → aimless exploration brings minimal results = boredom ✓ robot encounters useful interactions e.g. make an object swing, trigger music by pressing a button ✓ shift to purposeful action → experience positive emotions → begin to value some behaviours (i.e. those that result in a new positive outcome) → discard other behaviours (i.e. that are already learnt and boring) → happiness = learning catalyst ✓ promote engagement ✓ encourage skill acquisition ✓ stimulate inner drive to explore & understand the world ✓ ensure presentations / webinars feature some purposeful interactions e.g. show of hands, multiple choice questions, debating in breakout rooms → define the purpose of the presentation at the beginning to explain the expected end state ✓ engage attendees in a webinar by conducting case studies → generate satisfaction in achieving results → make use of friendly competition among participants as a learning catalyst purposeful /ˈpə:pəsful/ = having or indicating purpose, intentional What’s wrong with the educational system and arguable with webinars & sales pitches in general? 〆mismatch between how we teach and how the brain naturally learns 〆some people are going to be ahead and bored 〆others are left behind → learning feels aversive = few members of the audience are getting the information on the periphery of their knowledge → what is required for optimal learning and pleasure 63% students disengaged ✓ design graded presentations / webinars → activities should be of varied difficulties, perhaps at the discretion of the moderator / keynote speaker e.g. feature 2-3 sets of questions (for managers, staff members, clients) aversive = making someone feel a strong dislike for something, or making them not want to do it What three levels can AI support? ✓ level 1 - rote learning → memorize information passively ✓ level 2 - generative AI → focus on active learning through problem-solving and creativity ✓ consider each person's unique learning style ✓ stimulate critical thinking abilities e.g. ask personal questions = use AI to create contents suited to the person's skill level, enhancing engagement and skill development ✓ level 3 - integrative AI → integrate generative AI with tools like virtual reality, gesture recognition, and other advanced technologies ✓ create immersive & interactive learning scenarios tailored to individual members of the audience e.g. video conferencing software can recognise attendees' body language (thumbs up) generative /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/ = able to produce or create something; ~ AI: use or study of artificial intelligences that are able to produce text, images, etc integrative /ˈɪn.tə.ɡrə.tɪv/ = combining two or more things in order to make them more effective immersive /ɪˈmɜː.sɪv/ = seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something What does ‘the kindling of a flame” rather than ‘the filling of a vessel’ suggest about the role of educators / keynote speakers in engaging their audience? ✓ use kindling (small dry pieces of wood) to start a fire ↔ true education involves "igniting" the intrinsic curiosity and joy within each person ✓ like "sparks" that help minds and feelings grow → instil thirst for knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a passion for lifelong learning 〆discard passive process of "filling a vessel" ↔ don't just give knowledge ✓ webinars must encourage viewers to participate (i.e. become active participants) and want to learn more → use of AI to design compelling presentations will soon become the norm ✓ new information should be layered on existing knowledge → focus on the periphery of knowledge → keep learners engaged ✓ reward purposeful action → refresh knowledge at optimal intervals → make forgetting curve less steep kindling = small dry pieces of wood to instil sth (in / into sb) = to gradually make sb feel, think or behave in a particular way over a period of time 1002 1 How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses 20240405 hw20240412_n2 active wip edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-movie-100_white.png Have you ever experienced high-tech bureaucracy? What could this look like? How humans and AI can work together to create better businesses Sylvain Duranton - TED@BCG Mumbai September 2019 Here's a paradox: as companies try to streamline their businesses by using artificial intelligence to make critical decisions, they may inadvertently make themselves less efficient. Business technologist Sylvain Duranton advocates for a "Human plus AI" approach -- using AI systems alongside humans, not instead of them -- and shares the specific formula companies can adopt to successfully employ AI while keeping humans in the loop https://www.ted.com/talks/sylvain_duranton_how_humans_and_ai_can_work_together_to_create_better_businesses?language=en → watch the video → answer the questions]]> how_humans_and_AI_can_work_together_to_create_better_businesses_53024.mp4 What is algocracy? [01:03] ✓ situation when AI takes more and more critical decisions according to rules outside of any human control ✓ bureaucracy favours rules and procedures over human judgement ✓ AI decides solely based on rules (mostly inferred from past data) What is the human-zero mindset? Why is it so tempting? [01:46] ✓ situation when many corporate executives behave like bureaucrats from the past → take costly, old-fashioned humans out of the loop → rely only upon AI to take decisions ✓ "Human plus AI" route is long, costly & difficult → business teams, tech teams, data-science teams have to iterate for months to craft exactly how humans and AI can best work together to craft = to make sth using special skills, especially with your hands What examples of silly AI behaviour are given? [02:41] visual

]]> 1 2 3 999 3 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Adapting your communication style according to the Lewis model wip active xml_multi_dd_row visual aid

]]> 30 20 left 1;2;3 4;5;6 7;8;9 be concise, precise, and factual avoid interruptions and distractions follow a clear agenda and timeline be friendly, enthusiastic, and empathetic allow for some flexibility and improvisation use stories and examples to illustrate your points be polite, respectful, and humble listen attentively and patiently use indirect and subtle cues to convey your messages 998 4 Pros and cons of the Lewis model (Richard D.Lewis) 20231021-8ach hw20231028-14ach-n1 wip prep_ol_qa edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What are the pros of this model? The Lewis Model, born in an era of rampant globalisation of business, is particularly appropriate for assessing an individual’s likely performance in a commercial role. The design of the questionnaire is based on business situations. The nomenclature of the typologies is succinct: Linear-active, Multi-active, Reactive. While the three types are distinctive, each possesses behavioural elements from the other two categories. It is a question of which one is dominant. Many individuals deviate from the national type in a work situation e.g. engineers and accountants tend to be Linear, sales people Multi-active, lawyers and doctors Reactive. A Training Officer, on being told that “Candidate A is basically monochronic and low-context but high on uncertainty avoidance, has a tendency towards collectivism and femininity and is past-oriented,” may well ask, “What shall I do with him?” If the description is Linear-active, Multi-active or Reactive, the answer is clear and succinct: The location of each individual shows how close he or she is in behaviour or affinity to different cultures. How does this information help training officers, headhunters or others engaged in the placement of new recruits in the company structure? After assessment, the individual’s cultural profile is pinpointed inside the triangle, showing how close or how far it is to the world’s major cultural groups. It indicates not only how much affinity their behaviour has to that of other countries but also shows their similarity to or deviation from their own national norm, as well as their compatibility with other people tested. This is particularly useful if members of a proposed team are tested simultaneously. What are the cons of this model? The Lewis model has its limitations and criticisms, such as oversimplifying or stereotyping cultures, disregarding individual differences and personal preferences, not reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of cultures and communication, and not accounting for other factors such as power, gender, age, education, religion, etc. It is important to use the Lewis model as a starting point for cross-cultural communication but not as an end point. You should always be open-minded, curious, and respectful of other perspectives and experiences; furthermore, you should seek feedback and clarification when in doubt. 997 to tease = to laugh at sb and make jokes about them either in a friendly way or in order to annoy or embarrass them narcissistic /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ = having too much interest in and admiration for yourself hard-wired = automatically thinking or behaving in a particular way purposeful /ˈpə:pəsful/ = having or indicating purpose, intentional aversive = making someone feel a strong dislike for something, or making them not want to do it generative /ˈdʒen.ər.ə.tɪv/ = able to produce or create something; ~ AI: use or study of artificial intelligences that are able to produce text, images, etc integrative /ˈɪn.tə.ɡrə.tɪv/ = combining two or more things in order to make them more effective immersive /ɪˈmɜː.sɪv/ = seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in something kindling = small dry pieces of wood to instil sth (in / into sb) = to gradually make sb feel, think or behave in a particular way over a period of time 996 algocracy = situation in which algorithm-based systems structure and constrain the opportunities for human participation in, and comprehension of, public decision- making divergence = difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions left brain type = logical, analytical, orderly. The theory suggests that people who are left-brain dominant do well in careers that involve linear thinking, math, and verbal information. This includes careers such as accountant, scientist, or computer programmer right brain type = creative, emotional, intuitive. More likely imaginative and innovative thinkers, often drawn to fields where they can express themselves freely and help others funnel = device that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; in marketing: e.g. discovery, interest, appraisal, confirmation to stifle /'staifəl/ = to prevent sth from happening; to prevent a feeling from being expressed to keep juices flowing = to become inspired to greater creativity, productivity, or energy, or to cause such a feeling in someone to craft = to make sth using special skills, especially with your hands derrick = tall structure over an oil well for holding a drill (which makes the hole in the ground for getting the oil out) 995 divergence = difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions left brain type = logical, analytical, orderly. The theory suggests that people who are left-brain dominant do well in careers that involve linear thinking, math, and verbal information. This includes careers such as accountant, scientist, or computer programmer right brain type = creative, emotional, intuitive. More likely imaginative and innovative thinkers, often drawn to fields where they can express themselves freely and help others funnel = device that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids or powders into a small opening; in marketing: e.g. discovery, interest, appraisal, confirmation to stifle /'staifəl/ = to prevent sth from happening; to prevent a feeling from being expressed to keep juices flowing = to become inspired to greater creativity, productivity, or energy, or to cause such a feeling in someone 994 20240315 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -180 = -210 euros active How to end the war in Ukraine? By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 993 1 pix/icons8-microscope-100_white.png How to end the war in the Ukraine? active wip xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row xml_multi_dd_row What steps could be taken to end the conflict in the Ukraine? How many scenarios could be envisaged? → find & compare events with identical numbers → put each event under the likely resulting scenario → decide if you agree or disagree with the hypothetical chain of events ]]> I think that if... 1 Trump wins the 2024 presidential elections → Putin wins the war On the other hand, if... 1 Biden wins the 2024 presidential elections and increases the USA's war effort in the Ukraine → Zelensky wins the war because... ]]> 31 34 left

Putin annexes most of the Ukraine's eastern territories, including Crimea Putin & Zelensky reach a peace agreement

The eastern territories annexed by Russia, as well as Crimea, are officially recognised as part of the Russian Federation Zelensky wins the war

The Ukraine recovers its territorial sovereignty (incl. Crimea, though not officially recognised by the Russian Federation) ]]> 1;2;3;4 5;6;7;8;9;10 11;12;13;14;15;16 A moderator - perhaps from Germany, e.g. A.Merkel who was on good terms with Putin, or O.Scholz who has always defended his refusal to send Taurus missiles - is chosen to make it clear to Putin that these forces will have only a peace keeping role 4 European ground troops don't intervene in the name of NATO because their countries fear the USA would leave the alliance and Russia would strike back 5 The presence of European ground troops is strictly limited to training on the ground and logistics 6 Over time, European ground troops take on the role of preserving some line of demarcation which will become in effect a new border (e.g. North/South Korea) 1 Biden wins the 2024 presidential elections and increases the USA's war effort in the Ukraine 2 Macron & other European leaders (invigorated by USA on-going support) decide to support the Ukraine with human resources on the Ukrainian battlefield 3 The role of European ground troops progressively transforms from logistics into a reaction force 4 Russia has by now fully changed its industries to procure for military needs, it still has more population available to be mobilised than Europe, and therefore continues its never-ending bombings and attacks on the front-line despite (or as a response to?) the increasing military defence made available to the Ukraine 5 For some strange (unlikely?) reason (unknown at the time of this writing) Putin's popularity is on the wane, the government (and perhaps the public opinion) start questioning the objectives of this never-ending war 6 The Russian government decides to treat Putin as a hero, and thanks to propaganda manages to make the special operation in the Ukraine a success.
The Nazis have been exterminated, people of the eastern republics now enjoy freedom, etc. Even Crimea is given independence: it has the status of a special republic of XYZ. The war is ended because it is perceived as a victory by Russians ]]> Putin wins the war Trump wins the 2024 presidential elections (he had promised to end the war) Trump threatens the USA will quit NATO if European member countries continue to provide military support in the Ukraine Most of Western European countries fear their warfare is not ready without the USA's membership in NATO & decide to back down despite earlier political commitments/agreements to provide the Ukraine with aid Zelensky can't mobilise enough human resources, lacks support from the Ukrainian public opinion, he is forced to make concessions to end the war Putin annexes most of the Ukraine's eastern territories, including Crimea Putin & Zelensky reach a peace agreement European leaders are determined not to lose face but realise they can't afford to prolong their war effort European leaders need to signal to the public opinion they have supported the Ukraine politically, financially as well as with warfare, and finally send troops to the Ukraine Neither Europe nor the USA want to get entangled in a nuclear conflict with Russia. A moderator - perhaps German, e.g. A.Merkel who was on good terms with Putin, or O.Scholz who has always defended his refusal to send Taurus missiles - is chosen to make it clear to Putin that these forces will have only a peace keeping role European ground troops don't intervene in the name of NATO because their countries fear the USA would leave the alliance and Russia would strike back The presence of European ground troops is strictly limited to training on the ground and logistics Over time, European ground troops take on the role of preserving some line of demarcation which will become in effect a new border (e.g. North/South Korea) The eastern territories annexed by Russia, as well as Crimea, are officially recognised as part of the Russian Federation Zelensky wins the war Biden wins the 2024 presidential elections and increases the USA's war effort in the Ukraine Macron & other European leaders (invigorated by USA on-going support) decide to support the Ukraine with human resources on the Ukrainian battlefield The role of European ground troops progressively transforms from logistics into a reaction force Russia has by now fully changed its industries to procure for military needs, it still has more population available to be mobilised than Europe, and therefore continues its never-ending bombings and attacks on the front-line despite (or as a response to?) the increasing military defence made available to the Ukraine For some strange (unlikely?) reason (unknown at the time of this writing) Putin's popularity is on the wane, the government (and perhaps the public opinion) start questioning the objectives of this never-ending war The Russian government decides to treat Putin as a hero, and thanks to propaganda manages to make the special operation in the Ukraine a success.
The Nazis have been exterminated, people of the eastern republics now enjoy freedom, etc. Even Crimea is given independence: it has the status of a special republic of XYZ. The war is ended because it is perceived as a victory by Russians The Ukraine recovers its territorial sovereignty (incl. Crimea, though not officially recognised by the Russian Federation) ]]> 992 991 20240301 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -150 = -180 euros active STAR, Minto Pyramid, 1PBL & BLUF By the end of this session you will have studied https://applypass.com/star-format-burned-out-faded-away/

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 990 1 Communication strategies active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What communication strategies do you use to describe your achievements & goals? https://applypass.com/star-format-burned-out-faded-away/ → answer the questions ]]> https://applypass.com/star-format-burned-out-faded-away/ The Minto Pyramid Principle (aka the McKinsey’s Pyramid Principle) Minto Pyramid Principle, also referred to as the McKinsey’s Pyramid Principle, is a tool used to process and structure large amounts of information to convey a story, message or presentation without omitting important details. The principle of the McKinsey Pyramid is to cut to the chase in written texts or presentations. This ensures that the audience’s attention is captured and that a riveting story can be created that’s easy to remember and understand. https://www.toolshero.com/communication-skills/minto-pyramid-principle/ BLUF Bottom Line Up Front is basically the staff-and-above-level special: it’s extraordinary at shielding your counterpart from unnecessary details; you tell them the most important thing first, don’t make them wait til the end to hear why they should be listening at the beginning! This is the opposite approach of STAR, which often buries the lede https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BLUF_(communication) ]]> What is the STAR method? When do you use it? (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result = technique used by interviewers to gather all the relevant information about a specific capability that the job requires What typical mistakes could you make when using the STAR method? 〆may promote windbag answers 〆is reminiscent of a playbook → suggests filling up time (2-3min / qs) rather than focusing on relevance 〆doesn't allow a natural exchange with the interlocutor → may ignore follow-up questions → prefer a faster answer (to leave room for follow-up questions) windbag = person who talks too much, and does not say anything important or interesting playbook = set of rules, suggestions, or methods that are considered to be suitable for a particular activity, industry, job, etc In what other communicative situations could you use STAR? ✓ need to explain a challenge to a new audience from scratch → is probably not relevant when the situation is internal to an organisation ✓ report results at a presentation / webinar ✓ story telling Less is more?]]> ✓ focus on results → start with the conclusion ✓ provide only details to support your answer → invert the narrative progression from introduction (situation) to bottom-line first What is the Minto Pyramid (aka McKinsey Pyramid)? 1. answer, thesis or key point 2. arguments & main points 3. supporting details & ideas Minto Pyramid = effective communication tool to quickly and clearly communicate complex issues to busy business executives. Developed in 1987 by Barbara Minto, a McKinsey consultant, and is used not only by McKinsey but by most top consulting firms What is BLUF? ✓ Bottom Line Up Front ✓ relevant to senior staff & management levels = busy, time-constrained, or overloaded with lots of information → shields counterpart from unnecessary details ✓ tell the most important thing first → don’t make audience wait for the end = understand the rationale from the start → relevant to presentations ✓ don't give empty instructions = if they need to read you, explain why at the beginning 989 2 Job interview strategies active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What strategies can you use to describe your career & ambitions at job interview? https://applypass.com/star-format-burned-out-faded-away/ → answer the questions ]]> visual

]]> How can the STAR method help you answer behavioural questions? ✓ (S) situation → The interviewer wants you to present a recent challenging situation in which you found yourself. ✓ (T) task What were you required to achieve? → The interviewer will be looking to see what you were trying to achieve from the situation. Some performance development methods use “Target” rather than “Task”. Job interview candidates who describe a “Target” they set themselves instead of an externally imposed “Task” emphasize their own intrinsic motivation to perform and to develop their performance. ✓ (A) action What did you do? → The interviewer will be looking for information on what you did, why you did it and what the alternatives were. ✓ (R) results What was the outcome of your actions? What did you achieve through your actions? Did you meet your objectives? What did you learn from this experience? Have you used this learning since? (src: Wikipedia) To what extend could you use STAR? ✓ only use its breakdown to prepare for a job interview 〆don't use it during the interview itself! → identify most significant support stories using the STAR approach ≠ don't regurgitate a script learnt by heart → anticipate follow-up questions Methodology: Improving instant, visual access to support stories ✓ list relevant experiences in a googledocs ✓ write down the first introductory sentence for the Situation paragraph only → save this sentence as the title (e.g. ctrl + alt + 3 = heading style 3) = should become visible in the outline in the left margin for quick access ✓ use bullet points & noun phrases instead of prose → Time spent on each STAR part is not equal 〆avoid describing the situation in granular detail ≠ doesn't show what you can do → describe your task = explain its impact at all levels of the company (if relevant) → spend more time on describing your actions What is 1PBL? https://applypass.com/star-format-burned-out-faded-away/ ]]> What should you focus on more: context & team or your contribution? ✓ individual contribution (80%) → support with metrics/impact 988 windbag = person who talks too much, and does not say anything important or interesting playbook = set of rules, suggestions, or methods that are considered to be suitable for a particular activity, industry, job, etc Minto Pyramid = effective communication tool to quickly and clearly communicate complex issues to busy business executives. Developed in 1987 by Barbara Minto, a McKinsey consultant, and is used not only by McKinsey but by most top consulting firms 987 20240216 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -120 = -150 euros active Chemical burns, poisoning and prison: the persecution of Alexei Navalny (The Guardian) By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 986 active textbook https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/16/chemical-burns-poisoning-prison-alexei-navalny-persecution Putin critic remained defiant despite facing years of abuse including 2020 attempt on his life. In his last court hearing on Thursday, Alexei Navalny looked frail. Appearing via video link, close-shaven and face gaunt, his deteriorating appearance reflected years in jail that were plagued by allegations of systematic abuse. But his mind was defiant. Infused with a heavy touch of irony and humour, a distinctive hallmark of the opposition leader, Navalny joked with journalists and scolded the authorities. He ironically asked the judge for part of his “enormous salary”. “Because I am running out of money thanks to your decisions,” Navalny said, referring to numerous fines imposed on him. The next day, Russian authorities said he had died in a maximum-security prison in the country’s far north. His demise, if confirmed, will be widely seen as the final chapter in what looks like the Kremlin’s systematic effort to silence the most vocal and prominent thorn in the side of the Russian government. For years, Navalny was harassed, intimidated and jailed as his prominence in Russia grew. In 2017, a doctor told him he had lost 80% of the sight in one eye after suffering a chemical burn when an assailant threw a green liquid in his face. But those attacks looked like child’s play when in 2020 he survived an elaborate FSB plot to poison him with Soviet-era novichok. Navalny soon became unwell after getting on a plane in the Siberian city of Tomsk for a flight back to Moscow. The change in his condition was sudden and violent. Navalny went to the toilet at the back of the plane. He did not re-emerge, instead collapsing. Video footage shows the crew scurrying towards him. Passengers described grim, animal-like howls of pain. An unauthorised, on the spot decision by the pilot to divert the plane to a nearby city, where he received emergency treatment, appeared to have saved his life. A long and uncertain road to recovery in Europe followed the poisoning. Step by step Navalny grew stronger. He started to walk and recognise people. German doctors soon confirmed he had been poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent from the novichok family. Navalny later duped his attackers into admitting to putting poison in underwear in Tomsk. Asked why he survived, the FSB office told Navalny it was probably because his plane had made an emergency landing. If he had continued to Moscow – a journey of another three hours or so – he would probably have died, the officer said. The agent stressed his superiors had got the poison dose right. But while Navalny survived the first attempt on his life it would mark the start of a grim series of repressions that would eventually lead to his death on Thursday. Five months after falling victim to the FSB operation, he decided to go home, risking his own freedom to issue a direct challenge to the Kremlin. It was apparent from the start that his return would not be appreciated by the Kremlin. Navalny’s plane landed at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport, diverted from its original destination of Vnukovo airport where hundreds of supporters and media had been waiting. But he was in good spirits. “What bad things can happen to me inside Russia?” he quipped on the plane, telling reporters: “We won’t be able to take off unless you sit down.” Navalny kissed his wife, Yulia, goodbye as he was arrested upon arrival in Moscow. It would be the last time the two would hold each other. A court soon handed him a three-and-a-half-year prison term, which would be followed by more and more sentences. At the time of his death, Navalny was due to serve a cumulative three decades in prison. It was made clear he would remain in jail as long as Putin remained in power. In jail, Russia’s most famous opposition leader faced some of the worst excesses of the Russian prison system. He said the Kremlin wanted to break him, as a punishment for staying alive. His team feared worse. Navalny went on hunger strike after being denied urgent medical treatment in prison. He said the authorities subjected him to psychological pressure and sleep deprivation, detailing a fellow inmate to wake him every hour on the pretext of making sure he had not escaped. He halted the hunger strike on the advice of his doctors but his torment continued. Navalny complained of numbness in one leg so severe that he could not put weight on it. Defying personal risks, hundreds of Russian doctors signed open letters asking Putin to “stop abusing” Navalny in jail. Much of his time in jail would be spent alone, in the notorious punitive isolation cell, or ShIzo, for minor infringements of prison rules or without any explanation at all. Last April worries grew when Navalny started grappling with severe stomach pain that his allies said could be the result of slow-acting poison. “His situation is critical, we are all very concerned,” his close ally Ruslan Shaveddinov told the Guardian at the time, foreshadowing events to come. “We believe that they are gradually killing him, using slow-acting poison which is applied through food.” Shaveddinov called the withholding of care a slow-motion assassination attempt by the Russian government. In December, Navalny disappeared from view, triggering new fears over his wellbeing. His whereabouts was unknown for almost three weeks before his allies located him in a remote penal colony in Russia’s far north. Navalny’s final destination would be the Kharp high-security prison. Even by Russian standards, the Gulag-era “Polar Wolf” colony was rough. Surrounded by mountains and tundra, with freezing dark winters making way for short, mosquito-infested summers, Navalny was virtually cut off from the outside world. But he remained positive, making light of his grim ordeal. “I’m still in a good mood, as befits a Santa Claus,” he said, referring to his winter clothing of sheepskin coat and fur hat and the beard he grew during his transportation. But his allies expressed grave concern about the harsh conditions his already frail body would face. “This prison will be much worse than the one that was before,” warned his spokesperson Kira Yarmysh. Navalny appeared to persevere. His last letter, passed to his lawyers on Valentine’s Day, was dedicated to Yulia. “Baby, between us there are cities, takeoff lights of airfields, blue snowstorms and thousands of kilometres. But I feel that you are near every second, and I love you with all my strength.” Navalny prepared a message in case of the worst-case scenario. Shortly before flying out to Moscow in January 2021, he was asked what he would say to the Russian people if he was killed. “My message for the situation if I am killed is very simple: don’t give up.” ]]> 985 active textbook 984 983 20240202 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -90 = -120 euros active High and low context cultures By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 3 Beyond Culture - Summary and Review 20240112 hw20240119 → read a summary of the best seller 'Beyond Culture' by Edward T.Hall → answer the questions 982 3 Beyond Culture - Summary and Review active 20240112 hw20240119 edit_short_reading_floating prep_short_reading_floating edit_reading_floating Why is culture still a divider? → read a summary of the best seller 'Beyond Culture' by Edward T.Hall → answer the questions What are the advantages & disadvantages of using implicit communication? ✓ less attention can be paid to spoken words, which speeds up communication considerably 〆is faster in the moment but much slower to change overall What are the advantages & disadvantages of using explicit communication? ✓ meanings can be changed quickly 〆is slower, requiring more spoken information and longer messages Why is being late to an appointment is much more tolerated in Latin America than it is in the United States? ✓ in Latin America you might need to prioritize an issue. Changing plans last minute, however, is seen as rude in the US and Northern Europe, as people from these cultures expect you to plan your schedule in advance According to the text, how is space perceived in Europe as opposed to Japan? ✓ people from Western cultures tend to associate space with private ownership and personal status. A stranger moving your stuff is just wrong. What example(s) of a country's former social organisation do you know of? ✓ bowing practice in Japan stems from its feudal history What can questioning your own beliefs help you understand? ✓ may help better understand foreign cultures Beyond Culture - summary Beyond Culture - summary Edward T.Hall https://lifeclub.org/books/beyond-culture-edward-hall-review-summary

Beyond Culture Key Idea #1: Your actions and thoughts are shaped by the culture in which you grow up. Human beings are cultural by nature. Regardless of where a person is born and raised, her culture – the ideas, customs and social mores of her community – will inevitably have an effect on the way she acts and thinks throughout her life. ]]> From birth, we begin to learn from the people around us. In this way, a person’s actions are changeable, as they suit the cultural context in which the person exists. Over time, learned actions develop into ingrained habits. Eventually, these habits become second nature, almost automatic. By the time we’ve reached adulthood, these learned actions have become internalized, unconscious behaviours, specific to the culture in which we were raised. A good example of this can be found in the way people greet each other. While the Japanese bow, Inuits rub noses. Such behaviours are taken for granted within each culture and are performed automatically. Both actions, however different, convey respect or gratitude, yet only when performed in the context of each respective culture. Beyond Culture Key Idea #2: You perform learned cultural rituals on a daily basis – often without even realizing it. The sequence of actions that people perform together differs from culture to culture. Settling disputes is one particular practice that is often culturally determined. A person from England or America, for example, might first offer subtle verbal hints that something is wrong. He might then send a message through an emissary, before directly confronting the other party. If none of these actions resolve the dispute, he might resort to legal action.]]> People from Latin America or Mediterranean cultures, on the other hand, see handling disputes much differently. In general, people from these cultures try to avoid confrontation with co-workers or family members unless they feel that they must engage directly. Beyond Culture Key Idea #3: Different cultures have different ways of communicating, and each has its pros and cons. Have you ever struggled to plan an event with people from different cultural backgrounds? This situation isn’t uncommon and results from cultural differences in communication. In short, different cultures have different ways of communicating. Some communicate explicitly while others communicate implicitly. ]]> Cultures that communicate explicitly include those in Germany, Switzerland, the countries of Scandinavia and (although to a lesser extent) the United States. In the context of these cultures, plans are typically set clearly and plainly, using words. The downside of such communication is that a message must contain all the necessary information so there can be communication at all. This can slow things down, as messages are long and complex. Other cultures, however, rely more on implicit communication. This means that a lot of communicated information is embedded in context and the body language of the people involved. In Asian cultures, for example, people are on the lookout for verbal symbols or physical gestures as part of a conversation, and such gestures are easily understood by the group. Using implicit communication means that less attention can be paid to spoken words, which speeds up communication considerably. There are pros and cons, of course, to both styles. Explicit communication is slower, requiring more spoken information and longer messages. But the upside is that meanings can be changed quickly. Implicit communication, in contrast, is faster in the moment but much slower to change overall. Physical gestures, in particular, rely on historical tradition for meaning. Gestures can’t take on new meanings quickly, but spoken language can. If a culture is stable for a long time, people become more able to efficiently communicate, often through developing implicit signs to speed things up. But if a culture is changing rapidly, communication remains explicit, as it allows for more flexible communication. Beyond Culture Key Idea #4: Cultural differences shape the way you walk, and the way you perceive time. In Northern Europe and America, people view time as a straight line, moving forward into the future. Such a view leads people to schedule work hours strictly, setting deadlines for specific tasks. People from cultures in the Middle East and Latin America, in contrast, tend to focus on the present moment. They often prioritize tasks on the fly, based on what is most pressing at that moment. For people in these cultures, time is flexible, and deadlines are seldom hard or fast. Differences in the perception of time can certainly explain many cultural differences. For instance, being late to an appointment is much more tolerated in Latin America than it is in the United States. In Latin America, it is understood that you might need to prioritize an issue that you feel is more pressing than your appointment. Changing plans last minute, however, is seen as rude in the US and Northern Europe, as people from these cultures expect you to plan your schedule in advance. Beyond Culture Key Idea #5: You see the world through the lens of your culture, which can lead to a lot of misunderstanding. Actions deemed “appropriate” are in particular a sensitive area between cultures. You may be startled or even offended by the actions of a person from another culture, especially when the gesture clashes or conflicts with what you see as correct or acceptable. ]]> Japanese hotels offer a useful example. Here it’s common practice for hotel staff to move your luggage to a new room without asking your permission. Staff will do this if your room is needed urgently by another party (for example, a large family). For the Japanese, this is a completely normal practice, and even connotes familiarity and a sense of inclusion for the guest who is being moved. Yet American and European guests, when faced with such a situation, are often shocked and insulted. Why? People from Western cultures tend to associate space with private ownership and personal status. A stranger moving your stuff is just wrong. In Western cultures, children are trained to get ready for the job market, thus schooling is competitive and task-driven. Regular exams measure student achievement and awards are given to those who excel. In contrast, children of Pueblo Indian descent are educated by peers and role models, spending time with them and absorbing their knowledge. This system is informal, and children play more than study before their working lives begin. Pueblo Indians prefer this method, feeling that the Western system is unfair to children and therefore damaging to society. Beyond Culture Key Idea #6: It takes a lot of work to understand another culture, but it’s worth it. Understanding other cultures is difficult, often because it requires knowledge of a culture’s particular historical and social context.]]> In Japan, for example, people are expected to use an appropriate degree of politeness depending on their relationship to a person – whether the person is a superior, a teacher, a friend or family. This practice stems from Japan’s feudal history. Until recently, social standing was determined by a person’s status and wealth. People from lower ranks were required to show respect to people from higher ranks. Today’s degrees of politeness is just one consequence of the country’s former social organization. https://lifeclub.org/books/beyond-culture-edward-hall-review-summary)]]> implicit = suggested without being directly expressed; forming part of sth (although perhaps not directly expressed) explicit = (of a statement or piece of writing) clear and easy to understand ingrained = (of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change emissary = /ˈemɪsərɪ/ person who is sent to deliver an official message, especially from one country to another, or to perform a special task resort = to make use of sth, especially sth bad, as a means of achieving sth, often because there is no other possible solution embedded = (of feelings) felt very strongly and difficult to change lookout = to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want pressing = needing to be dealt with immediately; urgent startled = excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement connote = to suggest a feeling, an idea, etc. as well as the main meaning role model = person that you admire and try to copy stem = to come from, to originate feudal = connected to the social system in medieval Europe whereby a vassal held land from a superior in exchange for allegiance and service

981 1 Pros and cons of high context and low context culture model (Edward T.Hall) 20231014-6ach hw20231021-8ach-n2 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What are the advantages and possible limitations or disadvantages of the high context and low context culture model by Edward T.Hall? . → find examples → search the internet if relevant]]> What are the pros of this model? ✓ popular framework in intercultural-communication studies ✓ help inform and educate individuals on how to better facilitate communication between individuals of different cultural backgrounds ✓ anticipate if a given group is likely to be inclusive enough for outsiders or additional team building is required → more inclusive in low-context ✓ predict how long the decision making process may last & when you still have time to change something → faster in low-context ✓ schedule negotiations with informal meetings before negotiating rather than after (to celebrate) → priority is given to building strong, long-term relationships in high context culture inclusive = including a wide range of people, things, ideas, etc What are the cons of this model? 〆lacks (or has been criticised for lacking) empirical validation 〆cultural context can also shift and evolve e.g. a study has argued that both Japan and Finland (high-context cultures) are becoming lower-context with the increased influence of Western Europe and United States culture 〆might oversimplify cultural differences and ignore other factors that contribute to communication styles, such as individual characteristics and personal experiences of team members 〆could run the risk of prioritizing task-oriented communication or under-estimating the value of relationship-building when dealing with partners from a low-context culture 〆can lead to ethnocentric views that place one communication style above another. Some people may perceive the communication style in their own culture as superior or more effective (ethnocentrism) 〆may emphasise the role of traditions and consequently hinder innovation 〆could underestimate a group's abilities to adapt to change = risk of stereotyping or making assumptions 〆According to Zaidman, Edward T.Halls' model doesn’t explain variations within a culture or variations among cultures. e.g. it fails to distinguish between the high-context communication of a Japanese businessman and the high-context communication of an Indian → see also Stephen B. Ryan criticism for the creation of harmful stereotypes leading to an increase in misunderstandings and miscommunication Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen. Albert Einstein 980 5 Communication breakdown How to avoid and/or mitigate communication breakdowns using the low context and high context culture approaches wip pix/icons8-microscope-100_white.png edit_2columns_2qa prep_2columns_2qa edit_1qa How can you use the high context vs low context approach to cultures to avoid a communication breakdown? Explain what went wrong on both sides. Díaz was quite certain Mr Chen had said he was coming. Mr Chen was quite certain he had communicated that he absolutely could not come because he was going to be celebrating his daughter’s birthday with his family. Suggest how the manager could have avoided this misunderstanding. 979 1 Fish can't see water 20231025 hw20231101 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png What do you understand by the expression 'Fish can't see water'? Management and the board are often, if not always, blind to their own culture – fish can’t see water – and may not realise derailing cultural dynamics, in time leading to under-performance or, in the worst case, financial disaster. The message of this book is simple: national culture, through its influence on corporate culture, has a powerful but often invisible impact on the success of global companies. Fish Can't See Water: How National Culture can Make or Break Your Corporate Strategy, by Richard D.Lewis & Kai Hammerich - 2013 Watch the video to find out more about the Lewis model. video

The Lewis Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T98wFx73V0 Answer the questions.]]> visual aid

]]> Fish can't see water in the same way as you can't see your own culture. It is your natural environment that's why we don’t know we are in water, and as a consequence we don’t understand our surroundings. ]]> the_lewis_model_fish_cant_see_water.mp4 the looser model differs from older models in that most cross-cultural misfortune oh the monochromic people who did one thing at a time the pollak like people who tried to do many things at a time and that was about it I felt that one category had been forgotten and that's the Asians who are neither monotonic are polychronic the Lewis model shows three different types of human being we call them linear active multi active and reactive linear active people are Germans and Americans they do one thing at a time they're quite definite they go forward they plan well ahead the job oriented you know multi active people they're people oriented emotional try to do many things at once get excited where he see me it's aliens are a good example and then of course the reactive people are the Asians Chinese Japanese Koreans Vietnamese what do they do they try to make you speak first to establish what your aims and intentions are and that enables them to modify the reply so they don't sound you know too worried about it they accept certain things and and that way and they can create a slightly harmonious response and a harmonious attitude from the beginning when we're doing business with different countries we should ascertain to which cultural category the country belongs you have to study the the category and then respond to that category by adapting to it so your own behavior will have to correspond in a suitable manner to the people you're doing business with How does the Lewis model differ from most cross-cultural models? 〆older models focus mostly on the distinction between monotonic & polychronic cultures 〆omit people from Asian cultures who are neither monotonic, nor polychronic Lewis considered that previous cross-culturalists, in accumulating the multiplicity of dimensions listed in the preceding paragraph, ran the risk of creating confusion for those who sought clarity and succinctness. Moreover, he pointed out that the experts’ preoccupation with north/south, mono-chronic/poly-chronic dichotomies, had caused them to overlook or ignore the powerful Asian mindset (comprising, in fact, half of humanity). He named this behavioural category Reactive, thereby creating a model that is essentially tripartite and cites the following characteristics: What nationalities are typically linear active? What are their characteristics? Germans, Americans(...) Linear-Actives are task-oriented, highly-organized planners, who complete action chains by doing one thing at a time, preferably in accordance with a linear agenda. loquacious = talkative What nationalities are typically multi active? What are their characteristics? Italians Multi-Actives are emotional, loquacious and impulsive people who attach great importance to family, feelings, relationships, people in general. They like to do many things at the same time and are poor followers of agendas. What nationalities are typically reactive? What are their characteristics? Chinese, Japanese, Koreans(...) Reactives are good listeners, who rarely initiate action or discussion, preferring first to listen to and establish the other’s position, then react to it and form their own opinion. 978 high-context culture and low-context culture = ends of a continuum of how explicit the messages exchanged in a culture are and how important the context is in communication. The continuum pictures how people communicate with others through their range of communication abilities: utilizing gestures, relations, body language, verbal messages, or non-verbal messages. Typically refer to language groups, nationalities, or regional communities. However, the concept may also apply to corporations, professions, and other cultural groups, as well as to settings such as online and offline communication. autocracy = system of government in which absolute power is held by the ruler, known as an autocrat. It includes most forms of monarchy and dictatorship, while it is contrasted with democracy and feudalism. Various definitions of autocracy exist. They may restrict autocracy to a single individual, or they may also apply autocracy to a group of rulers who wield absolute power. The autocrat has total control over the exercise of civil liberties within the autocracy, choosing under what circumstances they may be exercised, if at all. Governments may also blend elements of autocracy and democracy, forming an anocracy subtle = (often approving) not very noticeable or obvious, using indirect methods, in order to achieve sth contemplative /kən'templətiv/ = thinking quietly and seriously about sth; meditative, reflective 977 20240126 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -60 = -90 euros active Making a career without burning out By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 3 Beyond Culture - Summary and Review 20240112 hw20240119 → read a summary of the best seller 'Beyond Culture' by Edward T.Hall → answer the questions 976 active textbook 975 974 20240112 12:00-13:30 MSK | 10:00-11:30 CET 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -30 = -60 euros active Melting the cultural iceberg | Low vs high-context cultures By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 973 1 Lead in Understanding the differences between low context and high context cultures active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png Look at this photo of Erin Meyer, author of 'The Culture map'. 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Leadership Speaker Erin Meyer: Low Context vs. High Context Societies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oYfhTC9lIQ → are the statements below true or false?]]> erin_meyer_low_context_vs_high_context_societies_9oYfhTC9lIQ.mp4 Audio transcript in a low context society while we are communicating we assume that we have a low level of shared context what does that mean it means that we don't have the same reference points or the same body of knowledge or relationships that we have a low level of shared context so in a low context society we believe that good effective professional communication is a communication that's very explicit it's very simple and very clear in a low conduct society we're trained that if I want you to understand blue then I have to say blue literally we're trained in a low context culture that if I give a presentation I should tell you what I'm going to tell you and then I should tell you and then I should tell you what I've told you why do I tell you the same thing three times because we're focused overall on making sure that the message was passed simply and clearly in a high context society while we're communicating we assume or consider that we have a larger body of shared context that we have the same reference points body of knowledge information and because we assume all of this shared context in a high context society we believe good effective communication is a communication that's more implicit or layered or nuanced I had a German individual who said to me you know Aaron in Germany at the end of a meeting we almost always do a recap first we do a verbal recap and then we do a written recap that's low context right clarification clarification clarification he said now that I've been working frequently with the French I often find that at the end of a meeting I'll get ready to do a recap and my French colleagues will just stand up and someone will say eh voila there it is and I'll think to myself but voila what and then I'll be very surprised to see that it just seems that people know what's been sited that they know what's supposed to happen next without going through all of those levels of clarification that I'm so used to in my own culture I had a second example I was doing some work a while ago in Istanbul and I had a Turkish client who was telling me about all of these issues that he was having with his new American boss and I said when your boss was here did you tell him what you're telling me now and he said well you know Aaron I made it known so that he could see it if he wanted to see it and I thought to myself he probably didn't see it right I'll give you a third example from China I was giving a presentation at a conference in China last year and all the people in the room worked for the same multinational American company before I worked within the Chairman who was this American from New York City gave a presentation that went very well and then he left afterwards when I was working with the group we were talking about this and I had the Chinese human resource director raise his hand and he said you know Aaron this concept is very interesting to me because the whole time the chairman was talking I was trying to make sure that I was listening with all of my senses that I was picking up all of the levels of meaning that he might be trying to pass now that I look at this I'm asking myself the question is it possible that there was no meaning beyond that you know first those simple words that he was saying and I thought to myself that that chairman would have been really surprised to note think that anyone was trying to understand his message beyond the first degree When you give a presentation in a low context culture you should tell people what you're going to tell them, then you should tell them, and then you should tell them what you've told them. ✓ true → you tell the same thing three times because you are focused overall on making sure that the message was passed simply and clearly In a low context culture you are focused overall on making sure that the message was passed simply and clearly because while you are communicating you assume you have a large body of shared context. 〆false → you assume you haven't got a large body of shared context In a high context society people believe good effective communication is more explicit. 〆false → it is more implicit Germany has low context culture because (for example) at the end of a meeting they almost always do a recap first, then do a verbal recap, and then do a written recap . ✓ true → low context clarification In Istanbul, a Turkish client had problems with his new American boss, so he made it known so that his boss could see it if he wanted to see it. His American boss probably got the message. 〆false → the American boss is probably not used to reading implicit, high context clues 972 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Traits of high context and low context cultures 20231018 hw20231025 active xml_multi_dd_row What are the characteristics of people from low and high context cultures? How do they interact with each other? harmony and the well-being of the group are preferred over individual achievement is more typical of a high context culture. → For example, when a person has succeeded in a project, they tend to remain modest. → Therefore, they may not feel comfortable with direct, verbal praise from a low context person (i.e. how they interact) because it would distinguish them from others.]]>45 20 left 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 8;9;10;11;12;13;14 relies heavily on explicit verbal skills members' communication must be more explicit, direct, and elaborate individuals are not expected to have knowledge of each other's histories or backgrounds communication is not necessarily shaped by long-standing relationships between speakers meaning of messages is more dependent on the words being spoken than on the interpretation of more subtle or unspoken cues individualism prefer the uncompromising and dominating communication style often exhibit less-direct verbal and non-verbal communication utilize small communication gestures read more meaning into less-direct messages harmony and the well-being of the group are preferred over individual achievement relational, collectivist, intuitive, and contemplative close-knit community prefer the avoiding and obliging conflict styles 971 3 Beyond Culture - Summary and Review active 20240112 hw20240119 prep_short_reading_floating edit_short_reading_floating edit_reading_floating Why is culture still a divider? → read a summary of the best seller 'Beyond Culture' by Edward T.Hall → answer the questions What are the advantages & disadvantages of using implicit communication? ✓ less attention can be paid to spoken words, which speeds up communication considerably 〆is faster in the moment but much slower to change overall What are the advantages & disadvantages of using explicit communication? ✓ meanings can be changed quickly 〆is slower, requiring more spoken information and longer messages Why is being late to an appointment is much more tolerated in Latin America than it is in the United States? ✓ in Latin America you might need to prioritize an issue. Changing plans last minute, however, is seen as rude in the US and Northern Europe, as people from these cultures expect you to plan your schedule in advance According to the text, how is space perceived in Europe as opposed to Japan? ✓ people from Western cultures tend to associate space with private ownership and personal status. A stranger moving your stuff is just wrong. What example(s) of a country's former social organisation do you know of? ✓ bowing practice in Japan stems from its feudal history What can questioning your own beliefs help you understand? ✓ may help better understand foreign cultures Beyond Culture - summary Beyond Culture - summary Edward T.Hall https://lifeclub.org/books/beyond-culture-edward-hall-review-summary

970 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The cultural iceberg active xml_multi_dd_column deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Do you always know how to behave in another country? Are cultural differences always visible? → match the descriptions with the categories → find examples to illustrate some disparities ]]> ✓ their language (...) What is more difficult to understand when you are in another country? (what is below the surface) ✓ body language (...) ]]> 40 -0.4 16 bottom visual aid

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]]> 967 contemplative = thinking quietly and seriously about sth implicit = suggested without being directly expressed; forming part of sth (although perhaps not directly expressed) explicit = (of a statement or piece of writing) clear and easy to understand ingrained = (of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change emissary = /ˈemɪsərɪ/ person who is sent to deliver an official message, especially from one country to another, or to perform a special task to resort = to make use of sth, especially sth bad, as a means of achieving sth, often because there is no other possible solution embedded = (of feelings) felt very strongly and difficult to change to lookout = to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want pressing = needing to be dealt with immediately; urgent startled = excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement to connote = to suggest a feeling, an idea, etc. as well as the main meaning role model = person that you admire and try to copy to stem = to come from, to originate feudal /ˈfju:dl/ = connected to the social system in medieval Europe whereby a vassal held land from a superior in exchange for allegiance and service 966 20231229 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 0 = -30 euros active Review 2023 - Forecasts 2024 By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 965 active textbook 964 963 20231222 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 30 = 0 euros active Breaking the cultural iceberg By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 962 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png Look at this photo of Bill Gates, one of the richest people on earth. Why is he sitting on a toilet? Bill Gates talks toilets (sanitation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82pmo53FQIY&t=1s → watch the video → answer the questions]]> visual aid

]]> bill_gates_talks_toilets_82pmo53FQIY.mp4 Why could this communication strategy fail with some audiences? ✓ unexpected, arguably provocative & uncomfortable sight → might turn off viewers by distracting from the intended message 〆in some cultures, may show little respect to Bill Gates 〆possibly morbid associations 〆poor taste → in some cultures, could prove to be offending for the viewer morbid = having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death Why might this visual be effective? ✓ catches attention ✓ memorable ✓ creative & inspirational? → become a viral video memorable = special, good or unusual and therefore worth remembering or easy to remember Is provoking people with celebrities in unusual settings and/or positions an effective way to communicate in your culture? Has the communicative goal been achieved? ✓ | 〆questionably effective 〆unimaginable with political leaders of many countries → perhaps the same idea could be delivered in a more subtle way What would you recommend if you wanted to communicate on a subject like sanitation? ✓ show intercultural awareness ✓ don't play with taboos → focus more on the technology or communities (people in different regions of the world) → adapt message & the way it is conveyed to different audiences to convey = to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to sb; to communicate sanitation = equipment and systems that keep places clean, especially by removing human waste 961 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The cultural iceberg active xml_multi_dd_column deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Do you always know how to behave in another country? Are cultural differences always visible? → match the descriptions with the categories → find examples to illustrate some disparities ]]> ✓ their language (...) What is more difficult to understand when you are in another country? (what is below the surface) ✓ body language (...) ]]> 40 -0.4 16 bottom visual aid

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Analysis of options (e.g. in Zurich some jobs can be better paid than in the US) Compiled stories Interview drills How to secure an offer Negotiations Pre-departure steps Relocating logistics Settling ]]> 956 1 Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers - deprecated version wip edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you plan your job hunt? todo https://interviewing.io/blog/negotiate-salary-recruiter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qilnCGjrpso ✓ do your research assess your values assess company values ✓ prepare 3 pushes Once you have multiple offers, how do you go about short-listing them? What if you are not happy the basic salary? ✓ don't quibble over a few thousands / a few noughts if it's your dream job ✓ don't end a long conversation just by a polite e-mail → bypass the hiring manager = speak to the person in charge When is it worth negotiating an offer? ✓ depends on how much wiggle room you have = room for manoeuvre usually ~ 10% more When should you simply discard an offer? ✓ if you have already ruined trust/reputation when over-negotiating e.g. asking petty perks that won't add to the overall agreement or are just not feasible What is a common mistake in the initial stages of screening? ✓ job hunters skip diligent research into possible points of negotiation e.g. fixed term contract → easier lay-off, higher salary open ended contract → greater job stability, lower salary What can you actually try negotiating? → base salary obviously the most challenging point in a negotiation → equity usually the most common item to be negotiated - eg. doubled 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year... = total compensation will decrease over time → annual bonus RSU (restricted stock units) ≠ stock options → only during the initial new hire grant (valid 4 years) worth negotiating only if not planning to stay long with the company (could be +50% of basis salary) after 4-year cliff (ie. once a new employee has worked more than 4 years) → stock options to be negotiated worth negotiating if planning to stay long with the company e.g. 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year What 4 stages should you go through? stage 1 You haven't shared your financial expectations I'm just at the beginning of my job hunting = not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer stage 2 pretending to have a very competing offer → enquire if they could improve their offer stage 3 pretending to still have multiple offers → I'm willing to drop all others = last option before accepting ↔ reverse used car salesman pitch ! use as last resort What are the differences between American & European job compensation negotiations? What cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations have you encountered? ✓ in the USA, you are expected to want to negotiate further = low context culture ✓ in Europe, they may think that was your last word... and drop negotiations often due to unacceptable, unequal pay situation (which is possible in the US) → read between the lines = high context culture European vs American motivational factors ✓ bigger salary | work life balance 〆past level of compensation is not an argument if you have actually been laid off → compete only with alternative offers US extended offer ≠ final compensation package = low-ball offer Europe (e.g. Miro) extended offer incl. final compensation package → non negotiable offer ≠ low-ball offer What may happen when applying for a job in a Russian company? won't bump an offer 〆downgrading offer 〆take it or leave it attitude ≠ frugality = Russian mentality? 955 1 Negotiating job offers - deprecated version wip edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you plan your job hunt? What do you need to assess? ✓ do your research → would you be proud to be part of the company? ✓ assess your values → is it important for you to work for a market leader? → open source → inclusive environment → eco-friendliness → innovative ✓ assess company values → would you mind working for a company that has poor reputation? → is CSR an important criterion? 3 preliminary stages Once you have multiple offers, how do you go about short-listing them? What if you are not happy the basic salary? ✓ don't quibble over a few thousands / a few noughts if it's your dream job ✓ don't end a long conversation just by a polite e-mail → bypass the hiring manager = speak to the person in charge to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail When is it worth negotiating an offer? ✓ depends on how much wiggle room you have = room for manoeuvre usually ~10% more e.g. state companies usually aren't particularly flexible because they tend to be bureaucratic wiggle room = ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed room for manoeuvre = chance to change the way that sth happens and influence decisions that are made When should you simply discard an offer? ✓ if you have already ruined trust/reputation when over-negotiating = being greedy e.g. asking petty perks that won't add to the overall agreement or are just not feasible greedy for sth = wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need to discard = to get rid of sth that you no longer want or need What is a common mistake in the initial stages of screening? 〆job hunters skip diligent research into possible points of negotiation 〆close options by refusing certain work conditions e.g. fixed term contract 〆easier lay-off ✓ higher salary ≠ not necessarily a bad option (even if you are moving abroad with all your family) → perhaps at present they have only a limited need for your skills but will want to prolong work with you in another position they haven't identified yet e.g. open ended contract ✓ greater job stability 〆lower salary diligent = showing care and effort in your work or duties What can you actually try negotiating, beside the base salary? e.g. equity, bonuses, restricted stock units → base salary obviously the most challenging point in a negotiation → equity usually the most common item to be negotiated - eg. doubled 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year... = total compensation will decrease over time → annual bonus RSU (restricted stock units) ≠ stock options → only during the initial new hire grant (valid 4 years) worth negotiating only if not planning to stay long with the company (could be +50% of basis salary) after 4-year cliff (ie. once a new employee has worked more than 4 years) → stock options to be negotiated worth negotiating if planning to stay long with the company e.g. 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year RSU = restricted stock units What 3 stages (periods) of negotiation with headhunters should you go through? stage 1 I'm just at the beginning of my job hunting You haven't shared your financial expectations = not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer stage 2 I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. pretending to have a very competing offer → enquire if they could improve their offer stage 3 I'm willing to drop all others pretending to still have multiple offers = last option before accepting ↔ reverse used car salesman pitch ! use as last resort ]]> resort = last course of action that you should or can take in a particular situation What are the differences between American & European job compensation negotiations? What cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations could you encounter? ✓ in the USA, you are expected to want to negotiate further = explicit, low context culture ✓ in Europe, they may think that was your last word... and drop negotiations often due to unacceptable, unequal pay situation (which is possible in the US) → read between the lines = implicit, high context culture European vs American motivational factors ✓ bigger salary | work life balance 〆past level of compensation is not an argument if you have actually been laid off → compete only with alternative offers US extended offer ≠ final compensation package = low-ball offer Europe extended offer incl. final compensation package → non negotiable offer ≠ low-ball offer low-ball offer (AmEn) = slang term for an offer that is significantly below the seller's asking price, or a quote that is deliberately lower than the price the seller intends to charge. To lowball also means to deliberately give a false estimate for something What may happen when applying for a job in a Russian company? won't bump an offer 〆downgrading offer 〆take it or leave it attitude ≠ frugality = Russian mentality? to bump an offer = to enter into a contract with a buyer but continue to market the property. If the seller then receives a better offer, they can bump the original buyer to get them to waive their contingency or offer more 954 1 Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you plan your job hunt? What do you need to assess? ✓ do your research → would you be proud to be part of the company? ✓ assess your values → is it important for you to work for a market leader? → open source → inclusive environment → eco-friendliness → innovative ✓ assess company values → would you mind working for a company that has poor reputation? → is CSR an important criterion? 3 preliminary stages Once you have multiple offers, how do you go about short-listing them? What if you are not happy the basic salary? ✓ don't quibble over a few thousands / a few noughts if it's your dream job ✓ don't end a long conversation just by a polite e-mail → bypass the hiring manager = speak to the person in charge to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail When is it worth negotiating an offer? ✓ depends on how much wiggle room you have = room for manoeuvre usually ~10% more e.g. state companies usually aren't particularly flexible because they tend to be bureaucratic wiggle room = ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed room for manoeuvre = chance to change the way that sth happens and influence decisions that are made When should you simply discard an offer? ✓ if you have already ruined trust/reputation when over-negotiating = being greedy e.g. asking petty perks that won't add to the overall agreement or are just not feasible greedy for sth = wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need to discard = to get rid of sth that you no longer want or need What is a common mistake in the initial stages of screening? 〆job hunters skip diligent research into possible points of negotiation 〆close options by refusing certain work conditions e.g. fixed term contract 〆easier lay-off ✓ higher salary ≠ not necessarily a bad option (even if you are moving abroad with all your family) → perhaps at present they have only a limited need for your skills but will want to prolong work with you in another position they haven't identified yet e.g. open ended contract ✓ greater job stability 〆lower salary diligent = showing care and effort in your work or duties What can you actually try negotiating, beside the base salary? e.g. equity, bonuses, restricted stock units → base salary obviously the most challenging point in a negotiation → equity usually the most common item to be negotiated - eg. doubled 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year... = total compensation will decrease over time → annual bonus RSU (restricted stock units) ≠ stock options → only during the initial new hire grant (valid 4 years) worth negotiating only if not planning to stay long with the company (could be +50% of basis salary) after 4-year cliff (ie. once a new employee has worked more than 4 years) → stock options to be negotiated worth negotiating if planning to stay long with the company e.g. 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year RSU = restricted stock units What 3 stages (periods) of negotiation with headhunters should you go through? stage 1 I'm just at the beginning of my job hunting You haven't shared your financial expectations = not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer stage 2 I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. pretending to have a very competing offer → enquire if they could improve their offer stage 3 I'm willing to drop all others pretending to still have multiple offers = last option before accepting ↔ reverse used car salesman pitch ! use as last resort ]]> resort = last course of action that you should or can take in a particular situation What are the differences between American & European job compensation negotiations? What cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations could you encounter? ✓ in the USA, you are expected to want to negotiate further = explicit, low context culture ✓ in Europe, they may think that was your last word... and drop negotiations often due to unacceptable, unequal pay situation (which is possible in the US) → read between the lines = implicit, high context culture European vs American motivational factors ✓ bigger salary | work life balance 〆past level of compensation is not an argument if you have actually been laid off → compete only with alternative offers US extended offer ≠ final compensation package = low-ball offer Europe extended offer incl. final compensation package → non negotiable offer ≠ low-ball offer low-ball offer (AmEn) = slang term for an offer that is significantly below the seller's asking price, or a quote that is deliberately lower than the price the seller intends to charge. To lowball also means to deliberately give a false estimate for something What may happen when applying for a job in a Russian company? won't bump an offer 〆downgrading offer 〆take it or leave it attitude ≠ frugality = Russian mentality? to bump an offer = to enter into a contract with a buyer but continue to market the property. If the seller then receives a better offer, they can bump the original buyer to get them to waive their contingency or offer more 953 2 Role play 20231103 hw20231110 active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. ✓ If you give me your best offer, I'll give you my best consideration → never give exact figures ]]> You are a head hunter. You've spent many months trying to find the ideal candidate for a big tech. You are impressed by the CV & want to make a compelling offer. What would make you happy? How much do you want for...? Do other offers reach a 6-figure salary? A head hunter has contacted you to make an offer after you'd submitted your CV. This is not your dream job but you want to keep all options in your pocket. Stall for time (the interview for your dream job is in 2 weeks!). Negotiate terms: ask for more holidays, relocation package... ✓ I'm afraid I already have some very competitive offers. ✓ I don't feel comfortable enough to share these figures with you because it is confidential. ✓ I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. 952 951 20231201 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 90 = 60 euros active Hofstede cultural dimensions - How to use power distance, restraint & indulgence By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Who takes decisions: the boss or the team?]]> Millennials = aka Generation Y, described as the first global generation and the first generation that grew up in the Internet age. The generation is generally marked by elevated usage of and familiarity with the Internet, mobile devices, and social media, which is why they are sometimes termed digital natives What is meant by individualism-collectivism? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Are there individual incentives or bonuses for the whole team? Is your success also your company's success? How do you contribute to the development of your town, ecology, country?]]> incentive = something that encourages you to do sth What is meant by masculinity-femininity? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension What is the percentage of women in managerial positions? Are your products & services the same for both men and women?]]> gender gap = difference in opinions or attitudes between men and women concerning a variety of public and private issues, including political candidates, parties, or programmes Explain uncertainty avoidance → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Are you ready to take out a loan? Is management open to new technologies & telework?]]> telework = work from home, remotely What is meant by short vs long-term orientation? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? Do you choose a product rather because it is fashionable or of durable quality?]]> frugality = prudence in avoiding waste perseverance = quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim in spite of difficulties How do you explain indulgence vs restraint? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Do you believe in 'Carpe Diem'? How do you retain talents? How do you achieve happiness? Can you discipline yourself?]]> indulgence = (usually disapproving) the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing sb to have or do whatever they want; something that you allow yourself to have even though it is not essential gratification = state of feeling pleasure when sth goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; sth that gives you pleasure Carpe diem = Latin aphorism, usually translated "seize the day", "pluck the day [as it is ripe]", that is 'Enjoy the moment' 949 4 Power distance vs individualism vs long term orientation active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png visual aid

]]> Where would you enjoy greater freedom in planning your career? ✓ Switzerland ✓ Denmark In which country are your decisions more difficult to change (because they have a longer term impact)? 〆China 〆Russia 〆Switzerland Where will you be struggling more to get help and climb the professional ladder? 〆Russia 〆Serbia What country would you like to relocate to if you wanted to start your own business (for example a language school)? ✓ Denmark ✓ Sweden → more in control of your own success & lesser dependence on others → fewer obstacles to hierarchical progress → more flexibility with planning objectives & perhaps changing jobs 948 2 Blessed with Masculinity, Dasa Hink active move_html5_video dasa_hink_blessed_with_masculinity_pWWuwllhBL4.mp4 947 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Women in culture across centuries active deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_valign How has the role of women changed over the centuries? How representative is it of a country's culture? → watch the video → use the following cultural characteristics to describe the pictures → answer the following questions 1) How do you think these women feel? To what extent are they emancipated in their cultural environment? 2) What is the relationship between the woman posing and the painter / viewer? 3) How has this relationship changed over the centuries (in terms of cultural dimensions)? 4) Whose role would you like to play if you were an actress? Why? ]]>

Mona Lisa, 1503 half-length portrait painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. Considered an archetypal masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, it has been described as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, [and] the most parodied work of art in the world."

Grande Odalisque, aka Une Odalisque or La Grande Odalisque, 1814 oil painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres depicting an odalisque, or concubine. Ingres' contemporaries considered the work to signify Ingres' break from Neoclassicism, indicating a shift toward exotic Romanticism

Blessed with Masculinity, Dasa Hink It tells stories from the last couple of years, of failing in life and love and of falling in love. This song was written just before I actually got pregnant. It was the first step towards admitting to myself that this is what I want, which was a hard thing to do. A kind of love song to my partner, and a kind of spiritual hymn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWWuwllhBL4&t=11s https://www.thetemporaldimension.com/dasahink

]]> 946 Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory = created in 1980 by Dutch management researcher Geert Hofstede who carried out an extensive survey during the 1960s and 1970s, investigating variations in values within different sectors of IBM, a global computer manufacturing company power distance = strength of social hierarchy; has been defined as the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. This represents inequality (more versus less), but defined from below, not from above. It suggests that a society's level of inequality is endorsed by the followers as much as by the leaders. Power and inequality, of course, are extremely fundamental facts of any society. All societies are unequal, but some are more unequal than others (https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=orpc pg 8) masculinity-femininity = task-orientation versus person-orientation IDV (individualism-collectivism) = measures the extent to which people look out for each other as a team or look out for themselves as an individual; In individualistic cultures, people choose their affiliations voluntarily; in collectivistic cultures, they are imposed on them: people cannot escape obligations to their lineage UAI (uncertainty avoidance index) = indicates to what extent nations avoid the unknown; is not the same as risk avoidance: it deals with a society's tolerance for ambiguity. It indicates to what extent a culture programs its members to feel either uncomfortable or comfortable in unstructured situations. Unstructured situations are novel, unknown, surprising, and different from usual. Uncertainty avoiding cultures try to minimize the possibility of such situations by strict behavioural codes, laws and rules, disapproval of deviant opinions, and a belief in absolute Truth; 'there can only be one Truth and we have it' (https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=orpc pg 10) LTO (long-term orientation) = expresses how societies either prioritize traditions or seek for the modern in their dealings with the present and the future IVR (indulgence vs restraint) = comparison between a country's willingness to wait for long-term benefits by holding off on instant gratification, or preferences to no restraints on enjoying life at the present frugality = prudence in avoiding waste perseverance = quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim in spite of difficulties indulgence = (usually disapproving) the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing sb to have or do whatever they want; something that you allow yourself to have even though it is not essential gratification = state of feeling pleasure when sth goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; sth that gives you pleasure Carpe diem = Latin aphorism, usually translated "seize the day", "pluck the day [as it is ripe]", that is 'Enjoy the moment' 945 20231013 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 120 = 90 euros active Pondering People series | Questions & answers Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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]]> H1-B visa (5-7yrs) the most classical work visa procedure 25% lottery (only once a year in April) some people have failed 4 years in a row!... need to wait up to 6 months before actually being able to work not well thought of by employers system abused of by Indian body shops increasingly difficult to get a work visa L1 visa (3yrs) employer can help you move from Europe to the USA, but eventually they won't be able to sponsor your application = after max 7 years, will have to leave companies are not sponsors any more e.g. Google employer can't support you for applying for a green card no or little career progression (because stuck in the same company) uncomfortable dependence on employer: if made redundant → back to square one you have to work for at least 1 year for a subsidiary in Europe workaround: move with your own company (but you still have to be employed abroad at least for 1 year) 0-1visa (1.5 yr + 2-3yrs) evidence of local (national) achievements + non-immigration intent less paperwork = only temp residence visa valid 5 yrs EB-1 visa (1.5yr) evidence of international achievements e.g. 4+ international publications… + dual intent (immigration + work) + MBA-like profile → EB1-A less likely for people who have only started their career ]]> 903 hot potato = problem, situation, etc. that is difficult and unpleasant to deal with manageability /ˌmæn.ɪ.dʒə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ = quality of being easy or possible to deal with to secure a job offer = XXXXX to scrutinise = to examine something very carefully in order to discover information tenure /ˈten.jər/ = period of time during which someone is in an important job or position; length of time an employee has worked for their employer; length of time an employee has worked for their employer 902 abandon /ə'bændən/ the least /li:st/ 20230630 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 320 = 290 euros active Pondering People series | Choosing a visa for employment in the USA (questions) Pondering People series | Questions & answers episode 1 By the end of this session you will have studied visa_alternatives.mm visa_alternatives.xml visa_alternatives.svg Pondering People - audio-video series project description → add ideas to this draft → prepare questions & answers episode 1 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 901 active textbook 900 1 Preliminary questions to applying for a work visa in the USA active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are you planning a life time immigration, or just a 5-7, year-long international work experience? ✓ depends on your age → are you ready to live at least 1 year abroad before going to the USA? Do you want US citizenship? 〆pay taxes wherever you work around the world → prefer a green card (which you may give up after 6 months) if you don't want to be taxed twice e.g. Tinkoff How to choose a visa? What question should you ask yourself? ✓ the real question is: what is the level of manageability of a given visa? → if little effort = depends on luck 〆no predictability, no guarantee ≠ unmanageable → if much effort = success mostly depends on your efforts ✓ manageability Are you willing to invest 2 years to obtain a Master’s degree in the US? Can you afford it? → why is it a popular solution among Indian & Chinese younger graduates? 899 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Choosing a visa for employment in the USA 20230630 hw20230707 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign https://cbkimmigration.com/achievement-based/o-1-temporary-visa/general-o-1-criteria-requirements/ → match the descriptions with each type of visa → which would you choose?

]]> H1-B visa (5-7yrs) L1 visa (3yrs) 0-1visa (1.5 yr + 2-3yrs) EB-1 visa (1.5yr) ]]> H1-B visa (5-7yrs) the most classical work visa procedure 25% lottery (only once a year in April) some people have failed 4 years in a row!... need to wait up to 6 months before actually being able to work not well thought of by employers system abused of by Indian body shops increasingly difficult to get a work visa L1 visa (3yrs) employer can help you move from Europe to the USA, but eventually they won't be able to sponsor your application = after max 7 years, will have to leave companies are not sponsors any more e.g. Google employer can't support you for applying for a green card no or little career progression (because stuck in the same company) uncomfortable dependence on employer: if made redundant → back to square one you have to work for at least 1 year for a subsidiary in Europe workaround: move with your own company (but you still have to be employed abroad at least for 1 year) 0-1visa (1.5 yr + 2-3yrs) evidence of local (national) achievements + non-immigration intent less paperwork = only temp residence visa valid 5 yrs EB-1 visa (1.5yr) evidence of international achievements e.g. 4+ international publications… + dual intent (immigration + work) + MBA-like profile → EB1-A less likely for people who have only started their career ]]> 898 897 20230623 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 350 = 320 euros active Pondering People series | Visa alternatives (mindmap) Pondering People series | questions & answers episode 1 By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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visa_alternatives.mm visa_alternatives.xml visa_alternatives.svg ]]> 895 894 20230616 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 380 = 350 euros active Pondering People series | Cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 890 active textbook 889 FAANG = acronym for five of the best-performing tech-centric stocks of the past decade: Facebook (now Meta Platforms), Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (now Alphabet) 888 20230602 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 440 = 410 euros active Pondering People | Is it financially worth relocating? By the end of this session you will have studied The radio with pictures - audio-video series project description → add ideas to this draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 887 active textbook Oh1 visa ✓ faster green card T / Cl Current validated criteria critical role in companies v.high salary participation in associations 2 publications at university T / Cl todo to validate other criteria role of judge contribution to professional area → writing a book provide 15 recommendation letters T / Cl Amsterdam vs Berlin Amsterdam vs London ✓ more interesting job in A 〆schooling fees 18000*2/12=3000/yr ]]> 886 1 Is it financially worth relocating? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Would you enjoy the standard of living you have now if you relocated? The figures presented here do not take into account differences in the cost of living in different countries, and the results vary greatly from one year to another based on fluctuations in the exchange rates of the country's currency. Such fluctuations change a country's ranking from one year to the next, even though they often make little or no difference to the standard of living of its population. GDP per capita is often considered an indicator of a country's standard of living;[1][2] however, this is inaccurate because GDP per capita is not a measure of personal income. Comparisons of national income are also frequently made on the basis of purchasing power parity (PPP), to adjust for differences in the cost of living in different countries. (See List of countries by GDP (PPP) per capita.) PPP largely removes the exchange rate problem but not others; it does not reflect the value of economic output in international trade, and it also requires more estimation than GDP per capita. On the whole, PPP per capita figures are more narrowly spread than nominal GDP per capita figures. src: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)_per_capita ]]> How would your purchasing power in Moscow compare with other destinations? Purchasing power parity (PPP)[1] is a measurement of the price of specific goods in different countries and is used to compare the absolute purchasing power of the countries' currencies. PPP is effectively the ratio of the price of a basket of goods at one location divided by the price of the basket of goods at a different location. The PPP inflation and exchange rate may differ from the market exchange rate because of tariffs, and other transaction costs.[2] The purchasing power parity indicator can be used to compare economies regarding their gross domestic product (GDP), labour productivity and actual individual consumption, and in some cases to analyse price convergence and to compare the cost of living between places.[3] The calculation of the PPP, according to the OECD, is made through a basket of goods that contains a "final product list [that] covers around 3,000 consumer goods and services, 30 occupations in government, 200 types of equipment goods and about 15 construction projects". src: Wikipedia https://www.numbeo.com/quality-of-life/rankings_by_country.jsp?title=2022&displayColumn=1 ]]> Is life in London better than in Moscow? Indices Difference Consumer Prices in London are 104.3% higher than in Moscow (without rent) Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 138.7% higher than in Moscow Rent Prices in London are 204.9% higher than in Moscow Restaurant Prices in London are 145.4% higher than in Moscow Groceries Prices in London are 78.9% higher than in Moscow Local Purchasing Power in London is 51.5% higher than in Moscow src: numbeo.com https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Russia&country2=United+Kingdom&city1=Moscow&city2=London ]]> Which areas in Europe are the biggest hubs for high-tech, when it comes to employment? London and especially the area just west of it (in particular Oxford), is the biggest tech hub in Europe when looking at the share of employment. Almost 12% of the working population is employed in the high-tech sector in this area. Prague and Budapest are also major tech hubs in Europe. Both boast a great environment for tech start-ups and employ more than 10% of the working population. Budapest is home to TIER, Europe’s leader in micro-mobility. Prague is home to Avast, one of the world’s biggest cyber security companies. src: landgeist.com https://landgeist.com/2021/06/16/employment-in-high-tech/ ]]> What are the top destinations for IT jobs in 2023? Do you agree with these findings? USA > Switzerland > Singapore > Canada > Australia > United Kingdom > Germany> France > Japan According to the chart, Switzerland and the United States offer the highest salaries for IT jobs, with an average range of $100,000 to $120,000 per year. Canada also offers high IT salaries, with average ranges of $70,000 to $90,000 per year. They are followed by Singapore, Australia, and Japan with annual average ranges of $5000 to $65000. Next in the line are Germany, the United Kingdom, and France with an average range of $45,000 to $55,000 per year. https://techbehemoths.com/blog/best-countries-for-it-jobs ]]> 885 884 20230519 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 470 = 440 euros active Pondering People | Relocating: where? Why? Assessing corporate culture values Pondering People series - draft Negotiating job offers Interviews drills with various interlocutors - Behavioural questions Fallacies of the Russian gas market (2/2) Employment trends Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Subjunctive forms to express recommendations & expectations By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 883 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 882 1 Relocating: where? Why? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Would you be able to justify during a job interview why it makes sense to relocate? Why are there so many more job opportunities abroad? ✓ greater markets & consumers call for more production needs ↔ the more IT end users to be catered for, the more developers are needed to support them ✓ you can make a business impact not only for 1000s but millions of users e.g. Mir payment system vs Visa, VKontakte vs Meta/Facebook, YandexTaxi vs Uber and also... ✓ greater variety of options ✓ more diverse corporate cultures business impact size Why would one want to go to the Silicon Valley? ✓ all job opportunities stem from the Silicon Valley ↔ overheated market = multiple offers / candidate ✓ more demand in the Silicon Valley than supply?! If you want to work in IT, why wouldn't you want to be where it all begins? = like Olympic Games for IT professionals rest / invest overheated market = overheating is when the economy reaches the limits of its capacity to meet all of the demand from individuals, firms and government. One element of this is the concept of "full employment", which occurs when almost everyone who wants to work has a job. When this happens, there is very little available slack Why shouldn't job seekers be shy to apply? ✓ remember you will be using the same set of skills (but in a big tech instead of a local player) i.e. will be doing almost the same job ✓ access outstanding job offers ✓ learn from failures & taking risks → apply only w/ relevant prep ✓ know the framework ✓ practise algorithms (...) Why play small if you are able to play big? Why could you be reluctant to hunt for a job abroad? 〆happy to live in your comfort zone 〆shy to lose money, time 〆greater competition 〆underestimated skills 〆overestimated bar 〆fear of being rejected 〆language, culture, friends... 〆Russophobia misinformation Why do ambitions often not coincide with skills? = only a prejudice due to former Soviet Union legacy?... 〆myth that the West is better Why might managers play a greater role abroad? ✓ local power distance makes professional development difficult = glass ceiling instead of empowerment → inspire people with limited ambitions but great skills 881 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Assessing corporate culture values Evaluating corporate culture active wip deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign What values are important to you in a company's culture? What would make you want to join or leave a company? Are you a good fit for the corporate culture of your target company?

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]]> 880 overheated market = overheating is when the economy reaches the limits of its capacity to meet all of the demand from individuals, firms and government. One element of this is the concept of "full employment", which occurs when almost everyone who wants to work has a job. When this happens, there is very little available slack 879 20230512 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 500 = 470 euros active YouTube series - draft Negotiating job offers Interviews drills with various interlocutors - Behavioural questions Fallacies of the Russian gas market (2/2) Employment trends Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Subjunctive forms to express recommendations & expectations By the end of this session you will have studied 20230516 cancelled

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 878 active textbook 〆questioning Russian authorities? = hot potato... 〆no guarantee of a better life... 〆Russophobia → focus on people who have already decided ## Relocating: where? How? Pros & cons of each destination in terms of: job opportunities integration of Russians work-life balance local language(s) ### ranking of big tech hubs USA > Europe > Singapore Silicon Valley > USA > London > Amsterdam > Singapore > Dublin | Dubai | Zurich > Berlin (Serbia < Moscow) → use shuffled boxes ## Prep for job hunt ### How to get our dream job? → LinkedIn ### How do you prioritise / deprioritise your professional expectations? ## How to negotiate job offers? ## Applying for an extraordinary visa to the USA ↔ roadmap for an extraordinary ability visa (chasing the American Dream) ## Applying for a talent visa to the UK ## Roles & differences between staff engineer and staff manager tech lead becomes just a manager → how to avoid having to manage too big teams & subordinates? distinguish administrative roles from positions that still have scope for professional development (e.g. distinguished engineers) risks of responsibilities scaling up highlight companies with promotion perspectives ## Integrating the local community T / Cl Potential topics - job hunt Review of LinkedIn Profile - recommendations Compiled support stories Interviews drills - Behavioural questions Interviews drills | STAR method vs Minto Pyramid Prep for algorithm qs ← IB ]]> 877 active textbook youtube Lenny Rachitsky Anna Naumova (former Mail.ru, Odnoklasniki, product manager in Apple) Imigram = agency → helping relocating Russians to the UK Talent visa in UK ↔ O-1 visa in USA interviewer with a cockney accent, Manchester... ]]> 876 empathy = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc 875 20230502 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 530 = 500 euros active Interview with CTO - feedback | YouTube series draft By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Professional mobility 870 wip textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit 〆mentoring 〆coaching = experiences as senior engineer rather than tech lead ]]> 869 1 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. ✓ If you give me your best offer, I'll give you my best consideration → never give exact figures ]]> Recycle new expressions and language. You are a head hunter. You've spent many months trying to find the ideal candidate for a big tech. You are impressed by the CV & want to make a compelling offer. What would make you happy? How much do you want for...? Do other offers reach a 6-figure salary? A head hunter has contacted you to make an offer after you'd submitted your CV. This is not your dream job but you want to keep all options in your pocket. Stall for time (the interview for your dream job is in 2 weeks!). Negotiate terms: ask for more holidays, relocation package... ✓ I'm afraid I already have some very competitive offers. ✓ I don't feel comfortable enough to share these figures with you because it is confidential. ✓ I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. 868 wip textbook 20230321_job_interview_behavioural_question_sample_answer_w_star_method_ibogatyrev.mp4 → what are the strong points? → what can be improved in terms of: * delivery (intonation, stress on keywords, pace, articulation) * use of language (variety of grammar structures) * vocab & register (formal / informal) * narrative (succinct, convincing?) * methodology (relevance & beneficial or rather a hindrance?) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/2-Z1penkhwR0PQ Notes:

]]> 867 wip textbook I have been in touch with Ivan on a weekly basis (and sometimes more) for almost 4 years... His unwavering determination to achieve goals is exemplary, mostly because of his ability to accommodate - as it seems - to virtually any work life balance without compromising on either professional or interpersonal needs. As witnessed by his drills to undertake successful relocations, Ivan's natural kindness and cultural awareness make him a strong candidate in areas where even HR talent pools would not venture. He has proven to be unusually determined to I have seen him grow as both a professional and a mature, reliable and person. While Yes, of course. Beside your English linguistic level confirmed by your IELTS results (which are obviously out of date), I'll be happy to confirm in those lines (subject to your needs): I have been teaching Ivan general and business English since June 2019, from intermediate level to advanced, first face to face and now on-line, initially via English First, and then on a private basis before his first immigration to London for a position at Meta. At the time of this writing he's about to take on a new role in Amsterdam after drilling job interviews for FAANG (acronym the five best-performing tech-orientated stocks of the past decade: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google). Following our MBA-like business case studies, sales pitches & presentations, negotiation drills, skills & stress interviews, and other various roles plays in English, Ivan has shown both cultural awareness & communication skills that exceed His unwavering determination to achieve goals is exemplary, mostly because of his ability to accommodate - as it seems - to virtually any work life balance without compromising on either professional or interpersonal needs. Among the people I get to teach & train Ivan is ]]> 866 active textbook 865 active stopwatch_by_dwyl 864 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Speaking checklist active move_contents METHODOLOGY ✓ paraphrasing topic statement or question to confirm understanding ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ introduction ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ attentive to interlocutor's expectations ✓ relevance of follow-up questions ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ timing ✓ clear & memorable conclusion USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ register DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ stress on keywords CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ opening ]]> 863 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing active Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. → make sure these examples illustrate some key concepts described above. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> Greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> What is your greatest & weakest points of your career ✓ able to distinguish what is necessary to achieve given goals thanks to analytical skills & anticipating needs → determined & committed to achieving goals ✓ build contrast between team & own contribution 〆avoid mixing objective adjectives with subjective ones ✓ identify postcards that best show illustrate your greatest achievements (involving company-level effort), visible even after your departure ✓ list different skills set acquired in each company → ability to ramp up & adapt to new needs ]]> Cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? → describe what is not visible to the naked eye cross-functional collaboration e.g. asked help from people from different depts → focus on (likely) feedback from people who know you well (e.g. team members, managers) → contrast expectations with achievements e.g. showed empathy when other staff members were about to burn out e.g. was able to cover for colleagues who'd failed to meet deadlines = changed your functions and/or job description in order to collaborate better e.g. volunteered, mentored, disagreed but provided some alternative solution... = redefined expectations ✓ changed caps & put yourself in someone else's shoes ✓ risk-taker = make an impact at company level rather than just be appreciated ✓ fast-learner How do you build team spirit? ✓ strength of a team stems from the diversity of its members 〆morale was low because of tight deadlines → had to convince different people to work together to achieve a common goal Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. ✓ justified your opinion although was not expected ✓ provided evidence of pointlessness at the risk of being criticised ✓ made concessions & did your best = achieved personal & profession ]]> Conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. How would you prioritise tasks of two rival teams from different departments that were assigned the same objectives? ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> 862 4 Describing education lead_in_2roles active pix/accountant-adult-black-and-white-325685-02.jpg Answer the following questions. Was your internship a positive experience? Why? ✓ I was able to get the bigger picture because... What do you regret about your internship? 〆 It lacked ... What aspects of your internship did you especially enjoy / would you have enjoyed? ✓ being in an international corporate community ✓ building networking ✓ honing some interpersonal skills What aspects of your internship did you like less / would you have liked less? ✓ dealing with paperwork, red tape ✓ data crunching ✓ chores 861 wip textbook Writing CV - long version → add new section 'Achievements' (1-2 sentences) Mobilising♣ people to write success stories♠ in the health-care industry that echo the challenges I have tackled in sports as a marathon runner and iron-man ♣ mobilising = stronger than rallying → better for a manager (but perhaps arguably worse for a team-player than rallying) ♠ success stories = strong collocation in business ↔ synonym of achievements, successes Alternative wording [synonyms] (optional, additional words) [Mobilising | Rallying | Bringing together | Calling for] people [to write success stories | to deal with (professional) challenges] ([in the health-care industry | at work | in a professional environment]) that [echo | match] the [challenges I have tackled | my accomplishments] in sports (as a marathon runner and iron-man) ]]> 860 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Prioritising professional expectations active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign must-have fair BATNA concessions ]]> 859 858 20230425 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 90 = 60 euros active Roles & differences between staff engineer and staff manager By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 857 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Roles & differences between staff engineer and staff manager hw20221208-1 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign L9 CTO L6/L7 staff manager fellow contributor staff/principal engineer ]]> fellow contributor = inspirational role ✓ focus on technical strategy, architecture ✓ changing companies often = evidence of a wider range of experience staff/principal engineer = leadership with a vision ✓ find technical ways to address challenges ✓ not responsible for effective team building L9 CTO = ambassadors of IT solutions 〆no contribution in development 〆may have to solve conflicts in the team L6/L7 staff manager = sheer management & managing people ✓ solve a problem from a people perspective ✓ assign or recruit the right person ]]> 856 855 20230421 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 120 = 90 euros active Relocating: where? How? By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 854 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Cost of Living Numbeo is the world’s largest cost of living database. Numbeo is also a crowd-sourced global database of quality of life data: housing indicators, perceived crime rates, healthcare quality, transport quality, and other statistics. https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/safest-countries-in-europe ]]> Where would you like to relocate to? 〆shouldn't depend on the climate! ✓ preserve your purchasing power purchasing power = money that people have available to buy goods with What makes you more likely to make ties with the local community? ✓ shared values ✓ moral ethics ✓ self-confidence, arrogance or modesty ✓ keeping distance or being friendly ✓ democratic or autocratic How do people drive & park their cars? = good clue about the local culture How can you bond with people? ]]> to bond with = to develop or create a relationship of trust and affection with sb 853 purchasing power = money that people have available to buy goods with to bond with = to develop or create a relationship of trust and affection with sb 852 20230418 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 150 = 120 euros active Applying for an extraordinary visa to the USA By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 851 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The individual must either demonstrate a one-time achievement at the caliber of an Olympic Medal or Nobel prize, or satisfy at least three of the following criteria: Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic or business-related contributions of major significance in the field; Published materials about the individual in professional or major trade publications, or appearance/published materials about the individual in other major media; Membership in associations in the field which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by experts in the field; (...) https://cbkimmigration.com/achievement-based/o-1-temporary-visa/general-o-1-criteria-requirements/ Answer the questions.]]> What are the advantages? ✓ work visa (w/o quotas!) ✓ 6-month self-nomination for green card What criteria could you validate (you need at least 3 out of 7) ✓ contributing to the community ✓ getting published ✓ being a member (...) How much time will you need to satisfy at least 3 criteria? Will you work full time or part time while preparing your visa? 〆risk of burn out if working full time → give yourself 6-9 months (unless you have already satisfied some criteria) 850 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Roadmap for an extraordinary ability visa (chasing the American Dream) active deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Preliminaries Start small Develop your public image Finalise your commitment ]]> Preliminaries check if you can realistically validate at least 3 criteria of the extraordinary ability visa contact a lawyer estimate total costs (USD 15-20 000?) set a provisional deadline for gathering all documents Start small show you have experience in both local (national) & international companies join & post insightful comments in forums draft articles obtain feedback from peers Develop your public image get published (perhaps pay for being published) contribute to the community with tangible results volunteer to be a judge / keynote speaker in a festival Finalise your commitment seek endorsement from prominent players apply for the visa ]]> 849 848 20230414 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 180 = 150 euros active Interview with a hiring manager - Feedback | Extraordinary ability visa By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 847 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wrUigpTIQtX9pUdWMBFUTn2erN26cOhskBqwtO-_OPM/edit self-introduction of interviewer ✓ had carefully studied CV → demonstrated what both have in common = strong signal to build rapport self-introduction of candidate → be open about conducting parallel interviews → set a deadline for receiving and possibly accepting an offer Why this company? → shared values 1 technical question re a given past achievement (micro-services) STAR answer 5-7 follow-up questions / 20min → hiring manager checking whether experience was made up or genuine 5min reverse questions → enquire about employer expectations in 3, 6, 12 months When negotiating final terms & conditions ! don't push win/lose (e.g. accepting only if relocating not to Berlin) → might end up working in poor climate w/ hiring manager next expected interviews: * Team interview (= potential peer & one representative of adjacent team) * CTO interview CRITERIA FOR O-1A “EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY” The individual must either demonstrate a one-time achievement at the caliber of an Olympic Medal or Nobel prize, or satisfy at least three of the following criteria: Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic or business-related contributions of major significance in the field; Published materials about the individual in professional or major trade publications, or appearance/published materials about the individual in other major media; Membership in associations in the field which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by experts in the field; (...) https://cbkimmigration.com/achievement-based/o-1-temporary-visa/general-o-1-criteria-requirements/ ✓ work visa (w/o quotas!) ✓ 6-month self-nomination for green card ]]> 846 empathy = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc 845 20230411 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 210 = 180 euros active Interview with a hiring manager | Compiled support stories | Evidence-based interview Negotiating job offers Interviews drills with various interlocutors - Behavioural questions Fallacies of the Russian gas market (2/2) Employment trends Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Subjunctive forms to express recommendations & expectations By the end of this session you will have studied 20230321_job_interview_behavioural_question_sample_answer_w_star_method_ibogatyrev.mp4 Watch the following video. → what are the strong points? → what can be improved in terms of: * delivery (intonation, stress on keywords, pace, articulation) * use of language (variety of grammar structures) * vocab & register (formal / informal) * narrative (succinct, convincing?) * methodology (relevance & beneficial or rather a hindrance?) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/2-Z1penkhwR0PQ Interview with a hiring manager https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wrUigpTIQtX9pUdWMBFUTn2erN26cOhskBqwtO-_OPM/edit Compiled support stories https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 844 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wrUigpTIQtX9pUdWMBFUTn2erN26cOhskBqwtO-_OPM/edit T / Cl Compiled support stories https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit 〆mentoring 〆coaching = experiences as senior engineer rather than tech lead ]]> 843 1 Evidence-based interview active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png You should work & learn in team but how do you celebrate success? ≠ drinking & feasting ✓ openly acknowledge differences of opinion ✓ relax to defuse tension ✓ get ready for next challenges → success should feel like the beginning a new story rather than the ending of the current one How do you own your commitments? ✓ make promises you can hold and not those beyond your control → be confident you can achieve your goals ✓ satisfy internal & external dependences ✓ mitigate risk ✓ request help when relevant ✓ escalate when needed ✓ be determined ✓ prioritise (at the cost of your work-life balance if you really want to change the world) → observe the Pareto Principle = 20% efforts account for 80% of results ✓ dream big but make small incremental changes When do you show empathy (towards team members, customers)? How does it help you gain insight? ✓ look from the perspective of customers, users, and each other, to deepen understanding 〆don't just copy-paste 〆always avoid an anonymous approach ✓ show compassion for team members burning out ✓ anticipate future needs How do you reflect on your successes and failures? ✓ be transparent to gain maximum feedback ✓ recognise impact of team work 842 empathy = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc 841 20230407 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 240 = 210 euros active Motivational coaching By the end of this session you will have studied 20230321_job_interview_behavioural_question_sample_answer_w_star_method_ibogatyrev.mp4 Watch the following video. → what are the strong points? → what can be improved in terms of: * delivery (intonation, stress on keywords, pace, articulation) * use of language (variety of grammar structures) * vocab & register (formal / informal) * narrative (succinct, convincing?) * methodology (relevance & beneficial or rather a hindrance?) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/2-Z1penkhwR0PQ

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 840 1 Motivational coaching active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How can your background prove you are a good fit for the company? ✓ born & bred in the USSR → be the first, the fastest, the strongest = you are used to fight for a living, for your passion 'Be hungry', Steve Jobs Are you ready to sacrifice your work-life balance for the sake of innovation? ✓ not the smartest in the toolbox but hard-working = modest approach ✓ not interested in just replicating 〆don't copy success stories → change the world Be obsessed by customer needs! Can you focus on a single important thing & decline all the other interesting ones? ✓ have always put in the hours ✓ see Tim Cook quoting Steve Jobs 'Be proud of what you have achieved and what you have turned down', Steve Jobs Do you want to be a self-made man? ✓ refused life as a factory worker, blue collar → had to work sometimes 2-3 times harder than other to succeed e.g. Steve Jobs ✓ experienced hardships reminiscent of survival rather than living a normal life → can't be mediocre to change one's life ≠ not consider yourself as a smart person, just hard-working & determined to be (or not to be) brought up with a sliver spoon Have you got the guts to recognise your failures, and be resilient enough to turn a tragedy into an opportunity? ✓ free yourself from material belongings → relocated many times ✓ rediscover genuine values ✓ never too late to change the world Getting out of your comfort zone What makes you different from other candidates? ✓ bring diversity to the team ✓ compete with post-graduates brought up in a cocoon with prestigious diplomas 839 to be brought up with a sliver spoon = having a wealthy or privileged background born and bred = used to say that someone was born and grew up in a particular place, and has the typical character of someone who lives there 838 20230331 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 270 = 240 euros active Seven stages of a negotiation - Harry Mills - Negotiation tutorial bargaining tactics By the end of this session you will have studied 20230403 cancelled ← to be rescheduled video

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 837 1 Negotiating skills active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What is perhaps the most important skill a negotiator needs? ✓ versatility = being able to change & adapt to the situation → there is not a single technique of negotiation having a wide variety of skills Why is it important to be a good listener? ✓ information is power ✓ catch language clues to understand your opponent's position & expectations What kinds of behaviour are adequate? ✓ being polite is key to asking anything you want to know ✓ depending on the situation → manage conflict → manage pressure in a face-to-face negotiation ✓ plan effectively & be analytical ✓ be open minded & creative How can you repackage the negotiation? ✓ double-check your counterpart's eagerness to negotiate ✓ show your own desire to reach a compromise ✓ ensure you reach a win-win solution → reminiscent of dating ≠ not talking to a friend but more a future mother in law = sell yourself present in a new form What should a good negotiator look for? ✓ find if there's scope for negotiation → identify soft exposing give-aways = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb giveaways How do you find out if there is room for more negotiations? ✓ listen out for language cues e.g. Perhaps♣ we can give you a discount if♠ ... ♣ perhaps ♠ if = language clues → some concessions (give-aways) are possible / probable eagerness, language clues 836 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation stages Negotiation stages active deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign ]]> Ready yourself ✓ prepare your objectives, concessions & strategy ✓ gather information about the other party → do your 'homework' Explore each other's needs ✓ build rapport ✓ state your opening opinion ✓ learn the other side's position → ask diagnostic questions Signal for movement ✓ signal that you are prepared to move from your original position ✓ respond to signals from the other side = show there is room for manoeuvre 'Normally, we do... but...' → get a foot in the door Probe with proposals ✓ make suggestions ✓ find areas of agreement → use what if + conditionals Exchange concessions ✓ give concessions = Would that help? As long as... → scratch my back and I'll scratch yours Close the deal ✓ bring the negotiation to a clear & satisfactory end Tie up loose ends ✓ confirm what has been agreed, summarise the details on paper → Let's recap & conclude = opportunity to invite your partner out for dinner → build a long-time relationship & generate repeat business ⇒ RESPECT ]]> 835 1 Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com active move_html5_video negotiation_tutorial_bargaining_tactics_lynda.com-ba0dparciww.mp4 834 1 Negotiation tutorial bargaining tactics 20221207 hw20221214 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com

]]> How do they establish connection? ✓ talk about their children fig tree son 4-week old daughter = small talk How does he make his boss like him? ✓ he confirms he appreciated the fact she gave him paternity leave ✓ he made most of his paternity leave by spending time with his wife & newborn daughter → she likes him more psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target How does he anchor his request? ✓ flexitime policy could benefit the whole company and not only him ≠ not only him wants sth How does he move past her first resistance? That's what I thought at first but I did a lot of research What convincing arguments did he find? ✓ competitors are already doing it! ✓ employee satisfaction goes up ✓ employee turn-around decreases employee turn-around = total number of workers who leave a company over a certain time period. Includes those who exit voluntarily as well as employees who are fired or laid off How does he react to her doubts & questions? ✓ ask diagnostic, possibly rhetorical, questions ✓ Have you seen customer survey stats (statistics)? (Yes, she has. Complaints were down about 10%. Sales were up about the same) = answer support his requests (she says 'I get it') Why does he ask another so-called diagnostic question? (Who else would benefit from a flexible schedule?) ✓ to elicit the answer from his boss → brainstorming = make your partner agree with the solution by coming to it together to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть How does he reframe his request? ✓ Look at it this way... → describe another person who could benefit from the request = remind your partner of another example situation to reframe = to change the way something is expressed or considered What expressions show your partner is listening actively? ✓ So, you're saying... = soft exposing give-aways → paraphrasing give-away = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb What fixed expression confirms she understands Tom's requests? ✓ I do see where you're coming from = I understand the logics How does Tom move past further resistance? ✓ (Don't worry,) (we're) just brainstorming here! = don't ask any commitment from your partner yet → don't put your partner in an impossible situation When does Tom start making a concession? ✓ once his boss has accepted in principle but has doubts about others accepting → make the request easier to approve (it doesn't have to be a 'sweeping change', just a team) What other diagnostic question(s) to move past resistance does he ask? What do you need from me to support/agree fully? = first genuine, non-rhetorical question How does she phrase her terms of approval? If you could make a compelling case that... that'd (would) help. = 2nd conditional compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it over the long haul = over an extended period of time How does Tom show agreement? ✓ I'm on it. I'll give you tools to measure results... → show you will continue your commitment beyond the 'time of sale' How does she confirm her approval? If it's rock solid, I'll sign it. What does going one up on somebody mean? Why does Tom offer to do more? ✓ to get an advantage over someone, or to do something that shows you are better than them = promises to do even more than what she wants → ask for reciprocity ✓ Would you be willing to... (present the request at the next meeting) reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other How does Tom confirm the positive outcome of their conversation? ✓ I'm thrilled. ✓ I'm a lot closer than I was 5min ago. = win-win situation 833 versatility = having a wide variety of skills eagerness = positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something overriding = more important than anything else in a particular situation giveaway = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb; демаскирующий признак to probe (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth; to touch, examine or look for sth, especially with a long thin instrument to tie up loose ends = to finish; to complete to probe (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth to get a foot in the door = to have a chance to do something that could lead to further opportunities. price conscious = aware of how much things cost and thus avoiding buying expensive items; looking for value for money to eavesdrop = to listen secretly to what other people are saying ingratiation = psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target; усилия, предпринимаемые человеком с целью понравиться другим людям. Совершенно очевидно, что если вам нужно чего-либо добиться от окружающих, то быстрее всего результаты будут достигнуты, если вы сможете сделать так, чтобы по отношению к вам испытывали теплые чувства to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть employee turn-around = total number of workers who leave a company over a certain time period. Includes those who exit voluntarily as well as employees who are fired or laid off compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it to reframe = to change the way something is expressed or considered over the long haul = over an extended period of time to get one up on somebody = to get an advantage over someone, or to do something that shows you are better than them reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other 832 20230327 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 300 = 270 euros active Interviews drills - Behavioural questions By the end of this session you will have studied 20230403 cancelled ← to be rescheduled video

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 831 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# T / Cl What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? * Legislation engineer ✓ tight, Xmas deadlines ✓ changed caps & put yourself in someone else's shoes ✓ risk-taker ✓ fast-learner = redefined expectations * Oscar Ceremony award ✓ daily meetings ✓ shared objectives cross-functional collaboration = asked help from people from different depts How do you build team spirit? * 2018 tech lead of Kinopoisk ✓ make an impact rather than be appreciated or well-thought of ✓ shared common interest in Soviet Union films rather than just Netflix-like contents Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. * implementing DRM was a waste of time ✓ justified your opinion although was not expected ✓ provided evidence of pointlessness at the risk of being criticised ✓ made concessions & did your best = achieved personal & professional recognition ]]> 830 active stopwatch_by_dwyl 829 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Speaking checklist active move_contents METHODOLOGY ✓ paraphrasing topic statement or question to confirm understanding ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ introduction ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ attentive to interlocutor's expectations ✓ relevance of follow-up questions ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ timing ✓ clear & memorable conclusion USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ register DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ stress on keywords CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ opening ]]> 828 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing active Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. → make sure these examples illustrate some key concepts described above. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> Greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? → describe what is not visible to the naked eye cross-functional collaboration e.g. asked help from people from different depts → focus on (likely) feedback from people who know you well (e.g. team members, managers) → contrast expectations with achievements e.g. showed empathy when other staff members were about to burn out e.g. was able to cover for colleagues who'd failed to meet deadlines = changed your functions and/or job description in order to collaborate better e.g. volunteered, mentored, disagreed but provided some alternative solution... = redefined expectations ✓ changed caps & put yourself in someone else's shoes ✓ risk-taker = make an impact at company level rather than just be appreciated ✓ fast-learner How do you build team spirit? ✓ strength of a team stems from the diversity of its members 〆morale was low because of tight deadlines → had to convince different people to work together to achieve a common goal Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. ✓ justified your opinion although was not expected ✓ provided evidence of pointlessness at the risk of being criticised ✓ made concessions & did your best = achieved personal & profession ]]> Conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> 827 cross-team collaboration (or cross-functional collaboration) = happens when employees from separate departments within a company work together on a task or project in any capacity. Doesn't require to work with other functions cross functional collaboration = involves a group of people with a wide range of skills working together on a project. You could hold meetings with accounting, sales, and marketing about the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. And don't just include department heads, include “regular employees” from each team too, and assign them different responsibilities in line with your objectives 826 to with these regulations ]]> 20230324 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 1080/2 = 540 20230322 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -210 + 540 = 300 euros active Interview drills - Behavioural questions (w/o STAR or Minto) By the end of this session you will have studied 20230321_job_interview_behavioural_question_sample_answer_w_star_method_ibogatyrev.mp4 Watch the following video. → what are the strong points? → what can be improved in terms of: * delivery (intonation, stress on keywords, pace, articulation) * use of language (variety of grammar structures) * vocab & register (formal / informal) * narrative (succinct, convincing?) * methodology (relevance & beneficial or rather a hindrance?) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/2-Z1penkhwR0PQ Boosting your LinkedIn Profile Check if still relevant 2) improving profile view rates → benchmark own profile with competitive candidates → use built-in search engine to list keywords specific to your industry → recycle these keywords (or just buzzwords) in all sections of your profile → identify which skills are sought after by comparing your skill set with other candidates https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ 〆over-engineering

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 825 active stopwatch_by_dwyl 824 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Speaking checklist active move_contents METHODOLOGY ✓ paraphrasing topic statement or question to confirm understanding ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ introduction ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ attentive to interlocutor's expectations ✓ relevance of follow-up questions ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ timing ✓ clear & memorable conclusion USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ register DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ stress on keywords CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ opening ]]> 823 active textbook have had to 〆no signposting language → The situation was, my task was... ✓ hold your horses Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed - take 2 〆chronological 〆no signposting language ✓ better delivery (pace & stressed keywords) ✓ better timing T / Cl Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. ✓ boot camp definition ✓ motivated junior staff member who suffered from posture syndrome ✓ gained self-confidence 〆borderline with mentoring 〆inconsistent use of past & present perfect tenses Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. - take 2 paternity leave 〆a bit ~~sluggish~~ ← sloppy (informal) → underperforming ✓ financial incentive (eligibility for bonus) → provided a plan to get back on track T / Cl Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. ✓ disk operations 〆repetitions 〆I realised 'Wow!' ✓ lesson learnt ✓ Believe it or not! 〆it was just a ~~wasting~~ waste of my time 〆feels too wordy 〆worse timing (3:36) T / Cl What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. ✓ unreal deadlines & expectations ✓ team would have suffered ✓ Kilman chart ]]> 822 sloppy = (disapproving) not taking care or making an effort, lacking care 821 do make a bigger problem ]]> 20230321 16:30-18:00 MSK | 14:30-16:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -180 = -210 euros active Interviews drills | STAR method vs Minto Pyramid By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 820 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# Methodology: Improving instant, visual access to support stories ✓ consider using bullet points ✓ write down the first introductory sentence for the Situation paragraph only → save this sentence as the title = should become visible in the outline in the left margin for quick access Time spent on each part is not equal 〆avoid describing the situation in granular detail ≠ doesn't show what you can do → describe your task = explain its impact at all levels of the company (if relevant) → spend more time on describing your actions (S) Situation 〆we were rushed → postpone this detail when describing the situation (T) Task ✓ I explained why it wasn't appropriate to be rushed Define a business solution relevant to your background: ✓ procedural ✓ structural ✓ management (T) Make sure you emphasise the reach of your actions ✓ team-level ✓ cross departmental ✓ company-wide ]]> 819 active textbook https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ draft ~~https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing~~ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# ]]> 818 1 Speaking strategies active edit_match_qa prep_match_qa pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png Match the expressions with their definition. Which of these speaking strategies could help you during a job interview? STAR method structured manner of responding to a behavioural-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing. It is not always best suited for simple questions. behavioural interview questions questions about how you have behaved in the past and how you have handled certain work situations sound bite short clip of speech extracted from a longer piece of audio, often used to promote or exemplify the full length piece; short phrase or sentence that captures the essence of what the speaker was trying to say press release official statement made to journalists by a large organization, a political party or a government department MBA-like question questions designed to see how you think, assess your analytical skills and critical thinking rather than measure your actual results. Think aloud: explain how you get to your conclusions. 817 2 The STAR method 20221226 hw20221229 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Give me a specific example of a time at your company when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem with a business solution. ]]> Situation Task Action Result ]]> Situation: Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Task: What goal were you working toward? Action: Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail and keep the focus on YOU. What specific steps did you take and what was your particular contribution? Be careful that you don’t describe what the team or group did when talking about a project, but what you actually did. Use the word 'I', not 'we' when describing actions. Result: Describe the outcome of your actions and don’t be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Make sure your answer contains multiple positive results. ]]> 816 3 Answering questions with the STAR approach. hw20220412 active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Give me a specific example of a time at your company when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem with a business solution. (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result (S) Situation In 2021 we had 2 accidents in the main factory that cost a million dollars and disrupted production. It was the first time we had a big explosion. Internal investigation identified the human factor as the cause. (Staff had changed technology but not procedures. They had failed to calculate the risk in the oxygen converter.) (T) Task Based on investigation results, we were tasked by the management council to provide a business solution dealing with risk management. (A) Action I suggested a series of actions to foster a risk culture in the company. It consisted firstly of general courses for managers. The following courses focused on mitigating risk with the supply chain, accounting, etc depending on staff's area of interest. (R) Result Our KPIs were to reach a zero fatality level as well as reduce the LTFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate) from 1.5 to 0.5. LTFR = Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate Use 'I' rather than 'we' to highlight your achievements Describe a time when you experienced a stressful situation at work & dealt with it. (be careful not to answer with a chronological description!) (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result (S) Situation In the early days of the Covid pandemic, there were hardly no means of on-line communication beside Skype. Our objective was not to withhold on-going processes. Doing business on-line was a very stressful experience for staff who only knew how to provide a business service face to face. (T) Task We tested 6 solutions to provide our business services on-line. We had to identify the optimum solutions for both staff and clients. (A) Action We outsourced a customer-oriented software company who were able to create the most appropriate solutions tailored to our needs in close cooperation with us. (R) Result We ended up with a win-win solution. They now also sell this product to other companies and not only to us. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example how your environment has helped you to deal successfully with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result (S) Situation Clients expect a single interlocutor when enquiring about business solutions, however we have currently 3 services ready to support their needs, and that can be confusing. (T) Task We need to put in place a CRM (customer relationship management) (A) Action One dept focuses on the production function. Another dept deals with all other functions. We have created an on-line CRM system so that it doesn't matter who is responsible for the solution, i.e. we have implemented a needs-oriented system. (R) Result Business needs and access to our existing offers are now available through a user-friendly interface. 815 1 Answering interview questions with the Minto Pyramid active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png https://www.linkedin.com/interview-prep/assessments/urn:li:fsd_assessment:(1,a)/question/urn:li:fsd_assessmentQuestion:(10011,aq11)/) → practise the following strategy

Minto Pyramid Principle 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas

]]> Can you explain your employment gap? ✓ leveraged time available to improve hard & soft skills focus on what you couldn't do while employed What is your greatest strength? ✓ able to distinguish what is necessary to achieve given goals thanks to analytical skills & anticipating needs → determined & committed to achieving goals strike a compromise between confidence & modesty 〆don't use only buzzwords → provide evidence Tell me about a time when you showed leadership. don't only describe your experience, also include challenges involved Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Describe your most challenging project. avoid a chronological narrative 814 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png 4 Identifying single answers for many questions edit_match_qa edit_ol_qa_writing active The same areas of interests may be addressed with different questions. Match the following categories / areas of interests with example questions. → add any other questions which could paraphrase the meaning & lead to the same answer Greatest & weakest points of your career Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. What is your biggest achievement? ]]> greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. 813 812 20230317 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -150 = -180 euros active Review of LinkedIn Profile - recommendations By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# Boosting your LinkedIn Profile Rescheduled from previous lesson 1) improving CV-like contents of sections → check if some skills can be updated / added in the Skills section Rescheduled from previous lesson 2) improving profile view rates → benchmark own profile with competitive candidates → use built-in search engine to list keywords specific to your industry → recycle these keywords (or just buzzwords) in all sections of your profile → identify which skills are sought after by comparing your skill set with other candidates Rescheduled from previous lesson 3) improving profile credibility → elicit whose contribution will be more efficient as a personal reference or a simple endorsement (usually a former boss will provide a reference while a former colleague is enough to endorse your skills) → choose who is most creditworthy for referencing or endorsing a particular skill = process reminiscent of casting actors for a play → draft reference letters each focusing on specific achievements (draft rather formal letters almost ready to be signed by chosen colleagues) → request endorsement from former colleagues in a semi-informal manner (draft an e-mail to explain your position) https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSyfVnWdYgTxt0hulWPcTpu6UeEGIsk2oQY62rFmHW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CMHM17MO&ts=6405e1f2 Ivan Bogatyrev Stories https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit#

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 811 active textbook → avoid long sentences → improve legibility & delivery → use bullet points 〆too time consuming 〆feels now irrelevant can improvise almost /o notes = deprecated https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# T / Cl Boosting your LinkedIn Profile 1) improving CV-like contents of sections ✓ url w/ icons added for visual variety (e.g. Kinopoisk) ✓ skills can be updated 3) improving profile credibility ✓ greater variety → elicit whose contribution will be more efficient as a personal reference or a simple endorsement 〆not ranked in order of 'prestige' (only chronological) → choose who is most creditworthy for referencing or endorsing a particular skill = process reminiscent of casting actors for a play → draft reference letters each focusing on specific achievements (draft rather formal letters almost ready to be signed by chosen colleagues) → request endorsement from former colleagues in a semi-informal manner (draft an e-mail to explain your position) https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSyfVnWdYgTxt0hulWPcTpu6UeEGIsk2oQY62rFmHW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CMHM17MO&ts=6405e1f2 ]]> 810 809 20230314 16:30-18:00 MSK | 14:30-16:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -120 = -150 euros active Review of support stories - interview strategies By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSyfVnWdYgTxt0hulWPcTpu6UeEGIsk2oQY62rFmHW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CMHM17MO&ts=6405e1f2 Ivan Bogatyrev Stories https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit#

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 808 active stopwatch_by_dwyl 807 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# Situation: Several years ago, I was in a situation like this. I had written a script to check the user’s ability to run Digital Rights Management (DRM) encoded videos encoded with Digital Rights Management (DRM). When they couldn't, I’d make an exception and they were shown unencoded videos. However, because of my code, some clients that were able to watch DRM, were in fact shown unencoded videos, and that was a piracy threat. Situation: • wrote a script • check the user’s ability to run (DRM) encoded videos • make an exception and if… • shown unencoded videos • some clients that were able to watch DRM, were in fact shown unencoded videos • = piracy threat T / Cl Speaking strategies play down role as a tech lead? ✓ only during pre-screening ✓ not during 2nd/3rd interviews → more experienced future boss might guess you're pretending but let you get away with it if you have adequate coding skills 1st interview (HR officer) ✓ skills interview & support stories 2nd interview (middle man) 〆might guess w/in 15min what your real goals are (i.e. transitional or dream job) → convince you are worth investing in ✓ sacrifice work-life balance ✓ build rapport ≠ brown-nosing → adapt to the person (who might be in your future team) → don't appear as regurgitating support stories learnt by heart 3rd interview (w/ future manager) ✓ good fit for the team? = final confirmation ]]> 806 to brown-nose = to try too hard to please someone, especially someone in a position of authority, in a way that other people find unpleasant to regurgitate = to repeat what you have heard without thinking about it 805 When If they couldn't, I’d make an exception When they couldn't, I~~'d make~~ made an exception ]]> 20230309 15:15-16:45 MSK | 13:15-14:45 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -90 = -120 euros active Job interview strategies By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSyfVnWdYgTxt0hulWPcTpu6UeEGIsk2oQY62rFmHW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CMHM17MO&ts=6405e1f2 LinkedIn Profile - example of a competing candidate (principal engineer) https://www.linkedin.com/in/oyvindkinsey/ LinkedIn Profile - example of 1st pers vs 3rd pers usage https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140626193058-96757-linkedin-profile-first-person-or-third-person/ https://www.cvpilots.co.uk/blogs/career-advice/linkedin-summary-first-person-or-third-person

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 800 active textbook https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ T / Cl Feedback 〆avoid a dry introduction with excessively factual, tangible data ✓ build contrast between team & own contribution Unblocked the release of the vertical scaling to production in collaboration with the team. I was responsible for the The vertical scaling building block for vertical scaling which is the container restart workflow. I made the workflow idempotent by storing a start after the timestamp and adding retries. 〆avoid mixing objective adjectives with subjective ones The quintessential principle of the host-level control plane is storing the goal state on the disk before acting upon it A principle which took almost 3 years to elaborate to describe the host-level control plane ✓ identify postcards that best show illustrate your greatest achievements (involving company-level effort), visible even after your departure ✓ find a balance between bullet points & literature ✓ list different skills set acquired in each company → ability to ramp up & adapt to new needs ]]> 799 798 20230303 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ (-30) = -60 euros active Review of LinkedIn Profile - About section Fallacies of the Russian gas market (2/2) Employment trends Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Subjunctive forms to express recommendations & expectations By the end of this session you will have studied Fallacies of the Russian gas market → place the phrases on the time map → continue from listening ex 6 smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd Edition Advanced

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 797 active textbook https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ About section → feedback T / Cl Boosting your LinkedIn Profile 1) improving CV-like contents of sections → check use of language (vocab, grammar, spelling, punctuation) in the About section → update work description in the Experience section → explain in 1-2 sentences each employer in context → highlight the goals you were set & achievements you have managed in 1-2 sentences → use bullet points with past-participles to sum up tangible results (avoid a simple job description without measurable data) → check if some skills can be updated / added in the Skills section 2) improving profile view rates → benchmark own profile with competitive candidates → use built-in search engine to list keywords specific to your industry → recycle these keywords (or just buzzwords) in all sections of your profile → identify which skills are sought after by comparing your skill set with other candidates 3) improving profile credibility → elicit whose contribution will be more efficient as a personal reference or a simple endorsement (usually a former boss will provide a reference while a former colleague is enough to endorse your skills) → choose who is most creditworthy for referencing or endorsing a particular skill = process reminiscent of casting actors for a play → draft reference letters each focusing on specific achievements (draft rather formal letters almost ready to be signed by chosen colleagues) → request endorsement from former colleagues in a semi-informal manner (draft an e-mail to explain your position) https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ T / Cl Interview drills → new/updated support stories → bank of interview questions → mock interviews ]]> 796 795 didn't want wanted to do this ]]> 20230217 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ (0) = -30 euros active Fallacies of the Russian gas market (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 793 active textbook Мировой войны «не будет», Запад «разочаровал», человек года — «кто остался в России» / Хакамада https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLfVp5SH8xc Live for yourself → focus on making yourself & your loved ones happy Avoid a nervous breakdown → keep in touch with only 30% of the matrix Have no hopes → don't be disappointed → make no plans Support households before businesses → boost household demand to stimulate market offers (i.e. producers) Don't get trapped into the doomscrolling syndrome doomscrolling = activity of spending a lot of time looking at your phone or computer and reading bad or negative news stories, even though that news is saddening. = practice of obsessively checking online news for updates, especially on social media feeds, with the expectation that the news will be bad, such that the feeling of dread from this negative expectation fuels a compulsion to continue looking for updates in a self-perpetuating cycle → experts warn that doomscrolling can be harmful to your mental health ]]> 792 doomscrolling = activity of spending a lot of time looking at your phone or computer and reading bad or negative news stories, even though that news is saddening. Practice of obsessively checking online news for updates, especially on social media feeds, with the expectation that the news will be bad, such that the feeling of dread from this negative expectation fuels a compulsion to continue looking for updates in a self-perpetuating cycle. Experts warn that doomscrolling can be harmful to your mental health doom = death or destruction; any terrible event that you cannot avoid 791 20230206 16:00-17:30 MSK | 14:00-15:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 60 = 30 euros lc By the end of this session you will have studied

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 783 active textbook Why Dubai Is a Great Place to Start a Business You can start a business anywhere, so why Dubai? Dubai is home to a unique business model known as the free zone. Free zones are areas in Dubai where businesses can incorporate and enjoy special benefits. As a result, Dubai is an incredibly popular and profitable place to do business. Firstly to start your economic development for your business in Dubai- you’ll need some successful business ideas. Of course, entrepreneurs can also set up traditional businesses on mainland Dubai. Going this route comes with one major benefit: profitable businesses aren’t restricted in where they can sell their goods. Free zone businesses can only trade with international and other free zone businesses. Unless an entrepreneur gets the necessary approvals, his business can’t trade with customers on the mainland. Still, free zones are definitely something to look into if you want to start a business in Dubai. Why? Compared to businesses set up in free zones, traditional businesses don’t enjoy the following privileges. Pay 0% Income Tax Businesses in Dubai’s free zone don’t have to pay income taxes. This is one of the key factors for them being one of the most profitable business. What’s more, free zone companies do not pay customs taxes. The only time you have to pay customs is if you are importing goods into mainland Dubai. (...) https://www.vz.ae/blog/business-ideas-in-dubai/ T / Cl Learning patterns of local vs immersed children → children in bilingual environment (i.e. immersed) ✓ greater vocab 〆weaker grammar (but will catch up thanks to local exposure) 〆could develop bad habits which are difficult to get rid of ✓ better at communicative tasks → children in home country (more exposure to academic needs than real life ones) ✓ often better grammar 〆less rich vocab ✓ perhaps better at writing assignments & scholar tasks ]]> 782 1 Why will nobody win the war in Ukraine? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png When was the war lost? by whom? ✓ conflict in Ukraine = ideological war → Russia as the aggressor lost the war the moment it started it Why doesn't the outcome of war on the ground really matter in the long term? ✓ Russians perceived as perpetrators can't be excused 〆gaining territory will mean Russia is a brutal invader 〆coming back to 2014 borders won't make up for loss of confidence → Russia won't be forgotten for generations to come Why will nobody win the war in Ukraine? = war of values against Europe 〆no culture can be said to be superior 〆Russophobia in Ukraine before the war could be compared with far right extremists in some countries (e.g. 8-12%) = war of economic slavery 〆USA were, are & will prevail despite BRIC economic growth 〆USA still bogged down in bi-polar vision of the world Should the USA continue to support Ukraine with weapons? 〆Kissinger advised Ukraine to give up just a few months after the conflict began → avoid escalation of the war 〆morally difficult to accept for Ukraine & Europe Should a superpower be pushed to its limits? 〆desperate governments could resort to weapons of mass destruction 〆Putin will never acknowledge he's lost the war → USA might be forcing Russia to use nuclear bomb 781 780 20220113 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 174 20221223 (-20*1.5) + (-144) = -174 euros + 174 = 0 active Writing for style (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 779 2 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Use the same tense in descriptions to avoid confusion. Backshift one tense in reported speech unless you want to emphasise the situation is still true. Prefer a phrase or clause at the beginning to avoid separating the subject from the verb. Use a relative pronoun and its clause after the noun it defines. Keep correlative conjunctions grammatically balanced ]]> Use the same tense in descriptions to avoid confusion. 〆Since a mistake has been made, the manager was trying to understand who had made it. ✓ Since a mistake was made, the manager was trying to understand who made it. Backshift one tense in reported speech unless you want to emphasise the situation is still true. 〆The team lead asked staff members if they have read the report. (Have you read the report?) ✓ The team lead asked staff members if they had read the report. (present perfect → past perfect) 〆Despite apparent sell-out, the salesperson confirmed goods were still available at the warehouse. ✓ Despite apparent sell-out, the salesperson confirmed goods are still available at the warehouse. Prefer a phrase or clause at the beginning to avoid separating the subject from the verb. 〆The CEO, in his annual report to shareholders, provides a detailed breakdown of dividends. ✓ In his annual report to shareholders, the CEO provides a detailed breakdown of dividends. Use a relative pronoun and its clause after the noun it defines 〆There is a design flaw in the product, which is rather costly. (costly → product OR design flaw?) ✓ In the product there is a design flaw which|that is rather costly. (which | that = relative pronoun in a defining clause, no comma) Keep correlative conjunctions grammatically balanced 〆It was both a time-consuming webinar and quite irrelevant to us. ✓ The webinar was both time-consuming and quite irrelevant to us. 〆The KPIs are not only to sell more but also that we have to improve quality. ✓ The KPIs are not only to sell more but also to improve quality. ]]> 778 20230208 hw20230213 3 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Skip redundant words. Avoid uneducated phrases such as 'as good or better than'. Avoid words like 'in the case, in many cases, certainly...' Don't confuse 'compare to' (focus on similarities) with 'compare with' (focus on differences) If 'consider' = believe to be → consider without 'as' If 'consider' = think of, look at → consider as Don't end a list introduced by such as, for example... by 'etc', especially with persons. ]]> Skip redundant words. 〆The question as to whether this is relevant doesn't matter. ✓ Relevance doesn't matter Avoid uneducated phrases such as 'as good or better than'. 〆My sales pitch is as good or better than his. ✓ My sales pitch is as good as his, or better. ✓ My sales pitch is as good, if not better. Avoid words like 'in the case, in many cases, certainly...' 〆It has rarely been the case that any bug in the software has been found. ✓ Few bugs in the software have been found. Don't confuse 'compare with' (focus on differences) with 'compare to' (focus on similarities) 〆You can't compare the climate in Russia with the climate in Italy, but we may compare it to the one in Canada. ✓ You can't compare the climate in Russia to the climate in Italy, but we may compare it to the one in Canada. If 'consider' = believe to be → consider without 'as' If 'consider' = think of, look at → consider as 〆I consider the new manager as completely incompetent! ✓ I consider the new manager completely incompetent! 〆In this SWOT analysis we should consider our competitor a threat and an opportunity. ✓ In this SWOT analysis we should consider our competitor as a threat and as an opportunity. Don't end a list introduced by such as, for example... by 'etc', especially with persons. 〆They recruited developers, testers, technical writers, etc ✓ They recruited developers, testers, technical writers, to name but a few ]]> 777 wip textbook 776 scorn = strong feeling that sb/sth is stupid or not good enough, usually shown by the way you speak; contempt ringleader = (disapproving) a person who leads others in crime or in causing trouble mischief = bad behaviour (especially of children) that is annoying but does not cause any serious damage or harm 775 20221222 20221223 16:00-17:30 MSK | 14:00-15:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 (-20*1.5) + (-114) = -144 euros active Review of inversions - Writing for style (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Grammar and vocabulary for CAE and Proficiency by Longman Limiting & negative adverbial phrases pg 118 review grammar structures pg 119 ex 1 2 3 4 grammar grammar_and_vocabulary_for_CAE_and_proficiency_Longman_Side_Wellman_pg118-119_inversion_after_negative_adverbs_w_key.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 20221201 hw20221209 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 774 active textbook pg 119 ex 1 2 3 4 grammar_and_vocabulary_for_CAE_and_proficiency_Longman_Side_Wellman_pg118-119_inversion_after_negative_adverbs_w_key.pdf Feedback ]]> 773 1 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png Stylistic & grammatical mistakes active deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign A participial phrase at the beginning of a sentence must refer to the grammatical subject. In a series of three or more terms with a single conjunction, use a comma after each term except the last. An article or a preposition applying to all the members of a series must either be used only before the first term or else be repeated before each term. Don't use commas instead of full stops. Inversion in the restrictive clause Inversion in the main clause Don't repeat the negative form in the main clause Use modifiers before the word they modify ]]> . Obviously obviously lacking expertise in this field. Use modifiers before the word they modify NotAll the members were ~~were~~ present. He ~~only~~ found only the two biggest mistakes. Inversion in the restrictive clause Not only did he ~~sent~~ send a message, he also rang Inversion in the main clause Not until he compared prices did he ~~accepted~~ accept the offer Don't repeat the negative form in the main clause Under no circumstances ~~shouldn't~~ should you ask for help ]]> 772 to give a low ball = (AmEn) to give (a customer) a deceptively low price or cost estimate that one has no intention of honouring or to prepare a cost estimate deliberately and misleadingly low barrage /bə:'ɔʒ/ /ˈbærɑ:ʒ/ = large number of sth, such as questions or comments, that are directed at sb very quickly, one after the other, often in an aggressive way to delude sb / yourself (into doing sth) = to make sb believe sth that is not truel to deceive to nag = to worry or irritate you continuously rigoruous /ˈrɪɡərəs/ = demanding that particular rules, processes, etc. are strictly followed garment = (formal) piece of clothing 771 20221216 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 (-20*1.5) + (-84) = -114 euros active Home tuition vs relocating By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 20221201 hw20221209 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 767 active textbook https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxonomic_rank#:~:text=There%20are%20seven%20main%20taxonomic,family%2C%20genus%2C%20and%20species. T / Cl Merkel Tree In cryptography and computer science, a hash tree or Merkle tree is a tree in which every "leaf" (node) is labelled with the cryptographic hash of a data block, and every node that is not a leaf (called a branch, inner node, or inode) is labelled with the cryptographic hash of the labels of its child nodes. A hash tree allows efficient and secure verification of the contents of a large data structure. A hash tree is a generalization of a hash list and a hash chain. Demonstrating that a leaf node is a part of a given binary hash tree requires computing a number of hashes proportional to the logarithm of the number of leaf nodes in the tree.[1] Conversely, in a hash list, the number is proportional to the number of leaf nodes itself. A Merkle tree is therefore an efficient example of a cryptographic commitment scheme, in which the root of the tree is seen as a commitment and leaf nodes may be revealed and proven to be part of the original commitment[ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkle_tree T / Cl Designing Data-Intensive Applications https://www.google.com/search?q=data+intensive+applications+martin+kleppmann&oq=data+intensive+appmartin+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i7i30l2j0i7i8i10i30j0i5i7i30j0i5i7i10i30j0i5i7i30j0i390l3.9718j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 T / Cl Potential relocation destinations 〆USA ? Europe ✓ Georgia ← passport ✓ Singapore ]]> 766 765 20221201 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 (-20*1.5) + (-24) = -54 euros active Limiting adverbials By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 Practise discourse markers below (or check previous lesson) ]]> vocab_discourse_markers_b2_03.csv 764 20190912-1423 Inversion after negative adverbials active grammar Watch out After 'not until', 'only when' and 'only after' the inversion is in the main part of the sentence. Which is more logical? 1) I read a book only after I have read its review 2) I read its review only after I have read the book ✓ 1) Which is the main clause? 1) I read a book (only after) 2) I have read its review ✓ 1) (only after) 2) I have read its review = restrictive condition Where is the inversion: clause 1) or clause 2) 〆 Only after ~~have I read~~ its review | ~~I read~~ a book ✓ Only after I have read its review | do I read a book = limiting adverbial w/o inversion | main clause with inversion ]]> 763 active textbook limiting adverbials mindmap

limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf ]]> 762 20191010-1219 Inversion after limiting adverbials active review 761 2 Writing hw20221209 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_text_for_reading_task shuffled_boxes → write a 'perfect' essay ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc ]]> (you may type in your essay here) ]]>

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 Practise discourse markers below (or check previous lesson) ]]> vocab_discourse_markers_b2_03.csv 758 active textbook 757 756 20221028 16:00-17:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+2 (Denmark) 1.5 20 (-20*1.5) + 36 = 6 euros active Improving writing skills (discourse markers) By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Choose any topic relevant to your current work: e.g. A good leader at senior position should be given by the board the opportunity to inspire rather than just the authority to manage people. Do you agree? Why / why not? → write a 'perfect' essay ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → use conditionals http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/conditionals_mindmap.pdf → practise hedging your thoughts hedging_mindmap.pdf → practise future seen from the past → practise will vs present simple for habits & predictions http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf → practise limiting adverbials, negative adverbials limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf → practise adverbial clauses, conjunctions of condition (even if, provided that, assuming that) discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf ⇒ use a variety of language & structures linguistic_devices_mindmap.pdf Paste your assignment in a Googledoc.

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 755 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discourse markers B2 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign in order to finish the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> expressing a cause expressing a purpose / result expressing a contradiction adding an argument considering all aspects ]]> expressing a cause since as Following In accordance with (Given the current situation) expressing a purpose / result Consequently expressing a contradiction though in spite of while yet still nevertheless Having said that adding an argument Moreover considering all aspects To put it in a nutshell Bearing in mind (Having said that) Given the current situation ]]> 754 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Discourse markers C1 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign with a view to finishing the project → expressing a purpose / result]]> expressing a cause expressing a purpose / result expressing a contradiction adding an argument emphasising considering all aspects ]]> expressing a cause Owing to On account of expressing a purpose / result It gave rise to It brought about hence with a view to (+ gerund) expressing a contradiction despite nonetheless Contradictory to adding an argument Furthermore emphasising Surprised, I couldn't say anything Much unexpected as it may be, However strange it may sound, ... Not only was it ..., it was also ... Try as you might, considering all aspects Seeing that To cut a long story short, ]]> 753 20221031-0935 20221028 hw20221111 Discourse markers - practice active review vocab_discourse_markers_b2_03.csv 752 3 Writing pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_text_for_reading_task shuffled_boxes → write a 'perfect' essay ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc ]]> (you may type in your essay here) ]]>

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→ use conditionals http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/conditionals_mindmap.pdf → practise hedging your thoughts hedging_mindmap.pdf → practise future seen from the past → practise will vs present simple for habits & predictions http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf → practise limiting adverbials, negative adverbials limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf → practise adverbial clauses, conjunctions of condition (even if, provided that, assuming that) discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf ⇒ use a variety of language & structures linguistic_devices_mindmap.pdf ]]> 751 owing to = because of following (+ noun phrase) = as a result of to bring about = to result in to give rise to = to result in to put it in a nutshell = to sum up with a view to (+ gerund) = in order to however = used to introduce a statement that contrasts with sth that has just been said; but yet = in spite of what has just been said in spite of (+ noun phrase) = although despite (+ noun phrase) = although nevertheless = in spite of sth that you have just mentioned nonetheless = in spite of this fact having said that = despite what has just been said whereas = used to compare or contrast two facts; in contrast or comparison with the fact that; although; in spite of the fact that while = although; in spite of the fact that bearing in mind = remembering and considering something when making a decision or before taking action prude = (disapproving) a person that you think is too easily shocked by things connected with sex 750 extremely highly available ]]> 20221021 12:00-13:30 MSK | 11:00-12:30 GMT+2 (Denmark) 1.5 20 (-20*1.5) + 66 = 36 euros active Professional mobility vs telework By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Choose any topic relevant to your current work: e.g. A good leader at senior position should be given by the board the opportunity to inspire rather than just the authority to manage people. Do you agree? Why / why not? → write a 'perfect' essay ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → use conditionals http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/conditionals_mindmap.pdf → practise hedging your thoughts hedging_mindmap.pdf → practise future seen from the past → practise will vs present simple for habits & predictions http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf → practise limiting adverbials, negative adverbials limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf → practise adverbial clauses, conjunctions of condition (even if, provided that, assuming that) discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf ⇒ use a variety of language & structures linguistic_devices_mindmap.pdf Paste your assignment in a Googledoc.

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 749 active textbook 748 Great Britain = official collective name of England, Scotland and Wales and their associated islands. Does not include Northern Ireland. Should never be used interchangeably with 'UK' UK (United Kingdom) = England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland British Isles = group of islands off the north western coast of Europe. Consists of two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and numerous smaller islands and island groups, including the Hebrides, the Shetland Islands, the Orkney Islands, the Isles of Scilly, and the Isle of Man urban sprawl = unrestricted growth in many urban areas of housing, commercial development, and roads over large expanses of land, with little concern for urban planning.[3] In addition to describing a special form of urbanization, the term also relates to the social and environmental consequences associated with this development 747 tunnel without light in the tunnel to put oil on the smouldering fire Only after that will they ~~will~~ become reliable ]]> 20221007 16:00-17:30 MSK | 13:00-14:30 GMT 1.5 20 126 20221001 (-30 + (-20*1.5)) + 126 = +66 euros active Improving writing skills - Future seen from the past By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Choose any topic relevant to your current work: e.g. A good leader at senior position should be given by the board the opportunity to inspire rather than just the authority to manage people. Do you agree? Why / why not? → write a 'perfect' essay ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → use conditionals http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/conditionals_mindmap.pdf → practise hedging your thoughts hedging_mindmap.pdf → practise future seen from the past → practise will vs present simple for habits & predictions http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf → practise limiting adverbials, negative adverbials limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf → practise adverbial clauses, conjunctions of condition (even if, provided that, assuming that) discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf ⇒ use a variety of language & structures linguistic_devices_mindmap.pdf Paste your assignment in a Googledoc.

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 746 wip textbook Writing A good leader at senior position should be given by the board the opportunity to inspire rather than just the authority to manage people. Do you agree? Why / why not? T / Cl Feedback ]]> 745 1 Writing pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png active prep_2columns_2qa edit_text_for_reading_task shuffled_boxes → write a 'perfect' essay ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc ]]> (you may type in your essay here) ]]>

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• Kiev doesn't ramp up military counter-offensive after sham referendums • Russia annexes separatist regions • partial mobilisation is enough to safeguard new borders • Putin gives up plans to demilitarise Ukraine • young Russian men who had left gradually come back (without being imprisoned for desertion) • protests of Russian population are quelled • war (i.e. special operation) transforms into smaller, localised conflicts in breakaway states (now part of Russia) • Russian economy learns to cope with sanctions (like N.Korea, Cuba, Iran or China) → Putin has saved people in pro-Russian states in the (very) long term - at least in the eyes of the Kremlin

• Kiev doesn't give up military counter-offensive to recover lost territories despite sham referendums • the US & the West continue to support / encourage Kiev's legitimate military strike back instead of negotiating a truce • 2nd (and 3rd?) wave of mobilisation is accompanied by increased cases of denunciation (reminiscent of the red hunt in the US after WW2) • Putin continues demilitarisation of Ukraine at a huge human cost in the name of de-Nazification • protests of Russian population lead to martial law, widespread curfew, economic slowdown, shortages, unemployment • government propaganda & distortion increase dramatically • supply chains continuously struggle to accommodate for sanctions • growing sense of isolation from both the West and even the Middle East (India, China, some CIS members such as Kazakhstan...) → Putin, alike Stalin, hasn't lost the war but his regime is perceived as totalitarian even within Russia

• Kiev doesn't give up military counter-offensive to recover lost territories despite sham referendums & even tries to regain Crimea • West continues to support Kiev in this attempt to reunify Ukraine • numerous waves of mobilisation in Russia can't end war • the Russian government acknowledges the fact that demilitarisation & de-Nazification have failed • Putin can't afford to lose & decides to strike in a memorable way: a small (perhaps nuclear) missile destroys Kiev & surroundings within a radius of 10-15km as a deterrent • US & NATO cannot retaliate openly, will not use nuclear war head • proxy war continues from Warsaw who can now claim it is the next target since now Kiev is no more • very precise, non-nuclear missiles launched (perhaps from Poland) but intercepted in the sky before they reach Moscow (which theoretically features one of the best air shield system in the world) • Kissinger reiterates Zelensky should give in, Biden will not start a 3rd world war against Russia, Europe will fight only with sanctions • Zelensky loses the war, a new capital (Lvov?) is chosen for ruined Ukraine • Russia will have to pay a hefty price for reparations for generations to come • curfew, economic slowdown, shortages, unemployment... are gradually replaced by artificial solutions (ration stamps, coupons, cards, 5-year plans, only state companies are in activity...) to guarantee a welfare sate • risks of a civil war are quashed since the government is aware of threats of being overthrown • Russian government resorts to severe totalitarian measures to control public opinion (disconnected internet reminiscent of China) → new iron curtain isolates Russia from most countries, including traditionally close ones such as CIS

• demilitarisation of Poland (increase non-NATO buffer area, as in Ukraine) • attack on Poland triggers NATO retaliation → continental war

]]> Optimistic scenario • Kiev doesn't ramp up military counter-offensive after sham referendums • Russia annexes separatist regions • partial mobilisation is enough to safeguard new borders • Putin gives up plans to demilitarise Ukraine • young Russian men who had left gradually come back (without being imprisoned for desertion) • protests of Russian population are quelled • war (i.e. special operation) transforms into smaller, localised conflicts in breakaway states (now part of Russia) • Russian economy learns to cope with sanctions (like N.Korea, Cuba, Iran or China) → Putin has saved people in pro-Russian states in the (very) long term - at least in the eyes of the Kremlin Mediocre scenario • Kiev doesn't give up military counter-offensive to recover lost territories despite sham referendums • the US & the West continue to support / encourage Kiev's legitimate military strike back instead of negotiating a truce • 2nd (and 3rd?) wave of mobilisation is accompanied by increased cases of denunciation (reminiscent of the red hunt in the US after WW2) • Putin continues demilitarisation of Ukraine at a huge human cost in the name of de-Nazification • protests of Russian population lead to martial law, widespread curfew, economic slowdown, shortages, unemployment • government propaganda & distortion increase dramatically • supply chains continuously struggle to accommodate for sanctions • growing sense of isolation from both the West and even the Middle East (India, China, some CIS members such as Kazakhstan...) → Putin, alike Stalin, hasn't lost the war but his regime is perceived as totalitarian even within Russia Pessimistic scenario • Kiev doesn't give up military counter-offensive to recover lost territories despite sham referendums & even tries to regain Crimea • West continues to support Kiev in this attempt to reunify Ukraine • numerous waves of mobilisation in Russia can't end war • the Russian government acknowledges the fact that demilitarisation & de-Nazification have failed • Putin can't afford to lose & decides to strike in a memorable way: a small (perhaps nuclear) missile destroys Kiev & surroundings within a radius of 10-15km as a deterrent • US & NATO cannot retaliate openly, will not use nuclear war head • proxy war continues from Warsaw who can now claim it is the next target since now Kiev is no more • very precise, non-nuclear missiles launched (perhaps from Poland) but intercepted in the sky before they reach Moscow (which theoretically features one of the best air shield system in the world) • Kissinger reiterates Zelensky should give in, Biden will not start a 3rd world war against Russia, Europe will fight only with sanctions • Zelensky loses the war, a new capital (Lvov?) is chosen for ruined Ukraine • Russia will have to pay a hefty price for reparations for generations to come • curfew, economic slowdown, shortages, unemployment... are gradually replaced by artificial solutions (ration stamps, coupons, cards, 5-year plans, only state companies are in activity...) to guarantee a welfare sate • risks of a civil war are quashed since the government is aware of threats of being overthrown • Russian government resorts to severe totalitarian measures to control public opinion (disconnected internet reminiscent of China) → new iron curtain isolates Russia from most countries, including traditionally close ones such as CIS ]]> 735 to ramp up = to bolster or strengthen; used in economics and business to describe an increase in a firm's production ahead of anticipated increases in product demand. Alternatively, ramp-up describes the period from completed initial product development to maximum capacity utilization, characterized by product and process experimentation and improvements sham = situation, feeling, system, etc. that is not as good or true as it seems to be to quell = to stop sth such as violent behaviour or protests; to stop or reduce strong or unpleasant feelings to quash /kwɔʃ/ = to take action to stop sth from continuing; to annul; to reject as not valid, esp. by a legal procedure breakaway = (of a political group, an organization, or a part of a country) having separated from a larger group or country; separatist truce = agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for an agreed period of time denunciation = act of criticizing sb/sth strongly in public de-Nazification = social process of removing Nazis from official positions and giving up any allegiance to Nazism curfew = law which says that people must not go outside after a particular time at night until the morning; the time after which nobody must go outside martial law = situation where the army of a country controls an area instead of the police during a time of trouble to accommodate = to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better deterrent = thing that makes sb less likely to do sth to retaliate = to do sth harmful to sb because they have harmed you first hefty = (of an amount of money) large; larger than usual or expected ration = fixed amount of food, fuel, etc. that you are officially allowed to have when there is not enough for everyone to have as much as they want, for example during a war to resort = to make use of sth, especially sth bad, as a means of achieving sth, often because there is no other possible severe = extremely bad or serious to overthrow = to remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force iron curtain = Political, military, and ideological barrier erected by the Soviet Union after World War II to seal off itself and its dependent eastern European allies from open contact with the West and other noncommunist areas military discharge = given when a member of the armed forces is released from their obligation to serve. Each country's military has different types of discharge. They are generally based on whether the persons completed their training and then fully and satisfactorily completed their term of service 734 a room for enhancement It ~~remembers~~ looks like | is reminiscent of this Soviet Union style of planned economic problems ]]> 20220923 16:00-17:30 MSK | 13:00-14:30 GMT 1.5 2000 active Mobilisation By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Choose any topic relevant to your current work: e.g. A good leader at senior position should be given by the board the opportunity to inspire rather than just the authority to manage people. Do you agree? Why / why not? → write a 'perfect' essay ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → use conditionals http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/conditionals_mindmap.pdf → practise hedging your thoughts hedging_mindmap.pdf → practise future seen from the past → practise will vs present simple for habits & predictions http://www.ictnle.com/mindmaps/used_to_would_will_mindmap.pdf → practise limiting adverbials, negative adverbials limiting_adverbials_mindmap.pdf → practise adverbial clauses, conjunctions of condition (even if, provided that, assuming that) discourse_markers_mindmap.pdf ⇒ use a variety of language & structures linguistic_devices_mindmap.pdf Paste your assignment in a Googledoc. @ Duncan → send bank details for payment https://www.revolut.com/

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The conflict [ ] panic on the financial markets. to cause sth to happen The conflict [prompted] panic on the financial markets. ]]> to pledge Western companies [ ] to work with regulators to enforce restrictions to formally promise to give or do sth to target Sanctions [ ] the Russian government, businesses, financial institutions, high profile individuals and oligarchs to aim at to excise Measures [ ] select Russian banks from SWIFT to remove sth completely to suspend Many Western shops shut down, [ ] or phase out their business activities to officially stop sth for a time; to prevent sth from being active, used, etc. for a time 720 4 Reactions of the public opinion pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active edit_match_qa shuffled_letters industrial action

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Trade unions organised [ ] to demand higher wages. Small businesses such as bakers and restaurants held a [ ] to protest against growing energy prices. → Small businesses such as bakers and restaurants held a [demonstration] to protest against growing energy prices. public meeting or march at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting sb/sth → Trade unions organised [industrial action] to demand higher wages. action that workers take, especially stopping work, to protest to their employers about sth]]> withdraw to take money out of a bank account resort to make use of sth, especially sth bad, as a means of achieving sth, often because there is no other possible solution flee to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger 719 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Chronology of sanctions following Russia's 'military intervention in Ukraine active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign ]]> 718 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What future for Russia? active deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Optimistic scenario Mediocre scenario Pessimistic scenario ]]> 717 side effect = unexpected result of a situation or course of action that happens as well as the result you were aiming for informed choice = situation when a person is given options to choose from several diagnostic tests or treatments, knowing the details, benefits, risks and expected outcome of each denunciation = act of reporting someone who has broken a rule or law to the authorities human capital flight = emigration or immigration of individuals who have received advanced training at home brain drain = migration of skilled personnel in search of better standards of living and quality of life, higher salaries, access to advanced technology and more stable political conditions in different places worldwide organizational brain drain = mass exodus of talented workers from a company, often because they sense instability, a lack of opportunity within the company, or they may feel that they can realize their career goals more easily at another company (source: investopedia.com) right cause = sth worth doing or giving because it will help other people, for example by raising money for charity to muzzle = to prevent sb from expressing their opinions in public as they want to to confiscate = to officially take sth away from sb, especially as a punishment to seize = to arrest or capture sb 716 20220408 16:00-17:30 MSK | 13:00-14:30 GMT 1.5 1800 active Building rapport with new colleagues By the end of this session you will have studied Introductory e-mail Write a short (fictional) e-mail to your future team. ✓ self-introduction ✓ highlights of your accomplishments (focus on those which you think will be useful in your new position - explain why) ✓ your strategies & objectives ✓ possible challenges ✓ areas you'd like to discuss when you meet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vNqnLCwullVGN3OCkvuZ8qb3IxRPTJxM2CymAPBviaE/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 715 1 Describing success stories with the STAR approach hw20220415 active edit_ol_qa_writing edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png ]]> Describe a contentious or less-than-optimal situation when you needed two contending groups to collaborate. How did you convince them? How did you manage their differences? (S) Situation (T) Task (A) Action (R) Result (S) Situation 2 teams shared 90% common objectives but used different tools 〆operational burden 〆redundancies 〆interchangeable systems → needed a single responsibility principle (T) Task ✓ not to go firefighting against each other ✓ not to build a bicycle with wings ✓ convince people to follow this strategy (A) Action ✓ carry out research ✓ communicate & accept this situation (R) Result ✓ 3 engineers were promoted (bc showed engineering excellence) ✓ system is being rebuilt ✓ both teams will merge into a single team shortly contentious = likely to cause disagreement between people to contend with sth for sth = to compete against sb in order to gain sth 714 contentious = likely to cause disagreement between people to contend with sth for sth = to compete against sb in order to gain sth 713 20220401 16:00-17:30 MSK | 13:00-14:30 GMT 1.5 1800 active Introductory e-mail to a new position Investing responsibly By the end of this session you will have studied Introductory e-mail Write a short (fictional) e-mail to your future team. ✓ self-introduction ✓ highlights of your accomplishments (focus on those which you think will be useful in your new position - explain why) ✓ your strategies & objectives ✓ possible challenges ✓ areas you'd like to discuss when you meet Send by e-mail in *docx format duncanpotter@yandex.ru OR Paste your assignment in a Googledoc Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 712 active textbook 711 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vNqnLCwullVGN3OCkvuZ8qb3IxRPTJxM2CymAPBviaE/edit Write a short (fictional) e-mail to your future team. ✓ self-introduction ✓ highlights of your accomplishments (focus on those which you think will be useful in your new position - explain why) ✓ your strategies & objectives ✓ possible challenges ✓ areas you'd like to discuss when you meet ]]> 710 1 Drafting a self-introduction e-mail active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png ~~Hello everyone, my name is... I am... I want...~~ ✓ Although I am... and come from... with... environment, I am fully aware of the differences in work life balance with...]]> Do you want to hit the ground running? ✓ probably not → give yourself a few months to ramp up to ramp up = to increase, build up; to provide an increase in a firm's production ahead of anticipated increases in product demand How can you begin your self-introduction? As a Senior staff engineer, I believe leadership is more than just management, empowerment, or having a vision, it is also glue work...]]> How do you make a positive first impression? Although I am Russian & come from London with an American corporate environment, I am fully aware of the differences in work life balance with Denmark.]]> Be careful not to oversell yourself either (a common mistake in dating & job hunting) How do you show your rank in the hierarchy? Who's the boss? I won’t solve all your problems, and you won’t solve all mine either.]]> Show realistic expectations How much should you talk about you experience? 5 years ago there was no service competing with Netflix in Russia. Nowadays, KinoPoisk has contents & features that surpass this world-wide video streaming service. I was the founding ≈ single engineer to begin this project, and left Yandex managing a department of 35 engineers. I would like to do the same with you.]]> success story = story of a person who rises to fortune, acclaim, or brilliant achievement What objectives will you set? As senior staff engineer, my biggest challenge will consist in finding the missing pieces of the puzzle you’re working at.]]> 709 active textbook 708 garden leave = (also known as gardening leave) practice whereby an employee leaving a job—having resigned or otherwise had their employment terminated—is instructed to stay away from work during the notice period, while still remaining on the payroll.[1] The term is in common use in banking and other financial employment in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. This practice is often used to prevent an employee from taking with them up-to-date (and perhaps sensitive) information when they leave their current employer, especially when they are very likely leaving to join a competitor onboarding (aka organizational socialization) = management jargon first created in the 1970s that refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours in order to become effective organizational members and insiders 707 20220328 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 16:00-17:30 MSK | 13:00-14:30 GMT 1.5 1800 active Prep for transition to Uber Prep for Google behaviour interview By the end of this session you will have studied Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 700 active textbook On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, marking a major escalation of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The campaign was preceded by a prolonged Russian military buildup since early 2021, and demands by Russia to legally prohibit Ukraine from joining NATO. At about 03:00 UTC (06:00 Moscow time, UTC+3) on 24 February, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in eastern Ukraine; minutes later, missile strikes began at locations across the country, including Ukraine's capital Kyiv. The Ukrainian Border Service stated that its border posts with Russia and Belarus were attacked.[45][46] Multiple countries condemned the attack and imposed sanctions on Russia. The attack, which has been met with international condemnation, comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised two breakaway regions held in eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian rebels as independent states and ordered troops into the territories. src: Wikipedia T / Cl The Russian spy boss humiliated by Putin Sergey Naryshkin was put on the spot for suggesting Russia consider giving the West one last ultimatum. If scriptwriters were behind the Kremlin’s videos, they would be in high demand by streaming platforms The dramatic intensity of the scene would make it stand out in any movie or piece of fiction, but it’s not fiction – it happened on Monday. Since then, all the world has seen the video of what took place. Russian President Vladimir Putin brings together his security council and asks each of its members whether they support the decision to recognize the independence of the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, located in southeastern Ukraine. It’s the turn of Sergey Naryshkin, head of the SVR foreign intelligence service, who breaks from the script and suggests that the West be given one last chance to return to the Minsk agreements, the series of international pacts signed between Russia and Ukraine to avoid war in the Donbas region of Ukraine. He suggests this could be done by giving the West a short-term ultimatum. Putin interrupts him dryly: “What does that mean? Are you suggesting we start negotiations or recognize sovereignty?” And that’s when the moment comes. Naryshkin starts to stutter, he doesn’t know what to say, he mumbles “yes” then “no,” and his face turns white for seconds that seem to last an eternity. “Speak clearly,” Putin interjects. Feeling the pressure, the spy chief does a U-turn and goes one step further: he says he supports the annexation of Donetsk and Luhansk into the Russian Federation. But he is again called out by Putin: “We’re not talking about that. We’re talking about recognizing their independence or not. Yes or no?” So the nervous Naryshkin takes back what he said once again: yes, yes, he supports it. “Thanks, you can take your seat.” https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2022-02-23/the-russian-spy-boss-humiliated-by-putin.html T / Cl Visa, Mastercard Suspend Services To Russian Banks Hit By Sanctions Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered an array of sanctions from governments around the world targeting Russian government, businesses, financial institutions and high profile individuals and oligarchs. Sanctions from Western nations include excising select Russian banks from SWIFT, the international financial-messaging system. The measures have largely unplugged Russia from the international financial system and have crippled its economy, plunging the ruble to a record low and prompting queues outside banks and ATMs as people try to withdraw cash in case limits are put in place. Many reportedly intend to convert their savings to more stable currencies like the euro or U.S. dollar to protect their savings as fears over the currency mount. Mastercard and Visa have blocked a number of Russian institutions from their payment networks in compliance with Western sanctions, the companies announced Monday and Tuesday, as they pledged to work with regulators to enforce any future restrictions amid a plummeting ruble and run on Russian banks. https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2022/03/01/visa-mastercard-suspend-services-to-russian-banks-hit-by-sanctions/?sh=63fa5dcf77d5 T / Cl Vladimir Pozner: How the United States Created Vladimir Putin On September 27, 2018, Yale's Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, and the Poynter Fellowship for Journalism hosted Vladimir Pozner, the acclaimed Russian-American journalist and broadcaster. Pozner spoke on the impact of US foreign policy towards Russia after the Soviet Union has been disbanded, and shared his opinions on a range of issues raised by the audience, from the alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential elections, to Skripal poisoning, to the state of independent media in Russia and the US. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X7Ng75e5gQ T / Cl Russian news anchor says millions of Russians feel invasion is a catastrophe Russian news director and anchor, Ekaterina Kotrikadze, speaks to CNN's Fareed Zakaria about the state of the country's news media after her station, TV Rain, shut down due to the Russian government's crackdown on local media over unfavorable coverage of the war in Ukraine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOl8WtjOO4I T / Cl How I figured out the Achilles heel of Vladimir Putin | William Browder | TEDxBerlin, 14 Aug 2018 (origins of the Magnitksy Act) For more information on William Browder, please visit our website www.tedxberlin.de. xxx This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT254smRufA T / Cl Many Businesses Are Quitting Russia. Big French Firms Are Staying Put. Some of France’s largest firms, including Renault, Societe Generale and TotalEnergies, are maintaining ties Wall Street Journal by Nick Kostov and Stacy Meichtry March 23, 2022 11:16 am ET https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-ukraine-war-france-renault-totalenergies-auchan-leroy-merlin-11648040961 ]]> 699 698 20220214 14:45-16:15 MSK | 11:45-13:15 GMT 1.5 1500 active Preparing a sound bite By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 690 active textbook T / Cl If you found minute traces of horse in your minced meat, veal labelled meatballs, how would you react? (...) A journalist asks you at a press conference about a mistake. What do you reply? [We wholeheartedly agree | We openly admit] a mistake has been made. ✓ We openly admit pg 78 ex 2 3 reading ]]> 689 active textbook T / Cl If people are striking in the streets, the government should [allay | quell] the protest ✓ probably need to allay the protest in a democratic way (...) If it's not your fault, you want to [refuse | deny] accusations ✓ deny set for homework pg 79 ex 6 style pg 79 ex 7 writing a press statement → role play journalist and PR officer → practise 'dos and donts' from pg 76 ex 2 reading, pg 77 ex 5 alliterations & analogies → use the sound bite technique → control damage ✓ change characters ✓ find a vindicator ✓ blame someone else ✓ be seen as a victim rather than a perpetrator (i.e. villain) ]]> 688 to clamp down = to make a determined attempt to stop people doing sth bad wholeheartedly = without reserve; without reservation Lindane = chemical substance (C6H6Cl6) used as an agricultural insecticide residue /ˈrezɪdju:/ = what is left over or remains; a remainder; the rest minute = very small, tiny banning order = decree that prohibits sth to allay /əˈleɪ / = to diminish (fear, suspicion, etc.); relieve or alleviate (pain, hunger, etc.) to quell = crush or put down (a rebellion etc.); reduce (rebels etc.) to submission; suppress (fear, anger, etc.) to quash /kwɔʃ/ = to take action to stop sth from continuing; to annul; to reject as not valid, esp. by a legal procedure to dispel = to force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; to dissipate; to disperse; to scatter over-the-counter = without a prescription; needing no prescription CGI = computer generated images 687 for of providing ~~for third part~~ to third-party companies It shouldn't have ~~been~~ happened I'm just trying to put myself ~~into~~ in their ~~shoe~~ situation I'm just trying to ~~put myself into~~ be in their ~~shoe~~ shoes ]]> pesticide /ˈpestɪsaɪd/ 20220131 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Communicating in a crisis Building bridges from questions you don't want to answer By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 686 active textbook It will never happen to me Dos or don'ts T / Cl You have worked 3 years in the same company You want a promotion, it's [automatic | legitimate] ✓ legitimate Functional language: Building bridges from questions you don't want to answer pg 76 ex 3 4 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_16.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_17.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_18.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_19.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_20.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_21.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_22.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_23.ogg T / Cl Is doing business in Russia like walking a tightrope? (...) Functional language: Using alliteration to sound more eloquent T / Cl We strive to reduce risk in Russia ✓ reduce ✓ risk ✓ Russia = alliteration pg 77 ex 5 alliteration ]]> 685 20220817-1127 One meaning 'you' in a formal, impersonal context active grammar 684 active textbook Deadlines are like traffic jams: stop before! Giving a media interview is like assembling a weapon: if you forget one piece it can be lethal (E.Kosarev - 20141021) pg 77 ex 6 analogies pg 77 ex 7 analogies pg 77 ex 8 9 speaking → practise sound bites e.g. explain (or deny) why your nightclub refused entry to certain people (apparently on the ground of their physical appearance) ✓ use alliterations ✓ use some analogy ]]> 683 to strangle at birth = to stop sth as soon as it has begun trick question = question that you do to deceive sb or to annoy sb as a joke tricky question = question that is difficult to answer sound bite = short comment that is taken from a longer conversation or speech and broadcast alone because it is more effective, very short speech, usually on radio or television to fork out = to raise, or pitch with a fork; pay a lot of money for sth walking a tightrope = doing sth dangerous to beat (sb) to = do something before someone else does it insider trading = illegal use of insider information for profit in financial trading legitimate = lawful, proper, regular, conforming to the standard type; logically admissible alliteration = occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words e.g. cool, calm, and collected 682 lethal /ˈli:θəl/ 20220128 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Career paths & early retirement opportunities in the Silicon Valley By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 671 2 ERM strategies active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Do you always identify risk at the level of granular detail? 〆probably not, unless it may impact company's performance granular detail = with much detail Is compliance with international law material to business performance? ✓ depends on the scalability of your activities material to = information or ideas for use in creating a book or other work; something that may impact the expected result What excessive measures to reduce risk may have an impact on the long-term viability of your company? ✓ systemic double checking might slow down transactions ✓ observing eco-friendly recommendations could be expensive What could you cite as the reason for your company going bankrupt? ✓ cheaper competition from Asia? ✓ reputational damage (...) to cite sth (as sth) = to mention sth as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying 670 active textbook T / Cl How do you deal with risk? ✓ tolerate ✓ treat ✓ terminate ✓ transfer set for homework pg 75 ex 6 vocab Lexical material: Masquerading T / Cl Is it easy to copy the logo & name of a company on the internet? (...) = passing off When you go to a ball & wear a mask, what is it called? ✓ masquerade pg 75 ex 7 8 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_15.ogg ]]> 669 to cover bases = to do everything necessary to be sure that something is successful to cite sth (as sth) = to mention sth as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying to attribute sth to sth = to say or believe that sth is the result of a particular thing passing off = unauthorised commercial use of a company's brand name, logo, etc ambush marketing = masquerading masquerade /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/ = false show or pretence to masquerade = to appear in disguise, assume a false appearance cybersquatting = registering a domain's name featuring another company's band name to cease = to end to desist = to cease to proceed or act reversal = change or overthrowing, an official declaration that it is false to issue 'cease & desist' orders = judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity to litigate = make the subject of a lawsuit; to contest in law; to prosecute or defend by pleadings, exhibition of evidence, and judicial debate in a court vulnerable = that may be wounded or harmed; (foll. by to) exposed to damage by a weapon, criticism malicious = intending or intended to do harm civil action = non-criminal lawsuit that begins with a complaint and usually involves private parties Barbara Streisand effect = phenomenon that occurs when an attempt to hide, remove, or censor information has the unintended consequence of increasing awareness of that information, often via the Internet 668 (a) strong (influences ) influence ~~for~~ on youngsters ]]> 20211227 11:30-13:00 1.5 1500 active Enterprise risk management By the end of this session you will have studied print

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✓ strategic Is a supply chain problem a financial or operational risk? ✓ operational What could threaten the continuity of your company? ✓ operational risk e.g. human capital flight ✓ financial risk e.g. fine for violating rules human capital flight = emigration or immigration of individuals who have received advanced training at home brain drain = migration of skilled personnel in search of better standards of living and quality of life, higher salaries, access to advanced technology and more stable political conditions in different places worldwide organizational brain drain = mass exodus of talented workers from a company, often because they sense instability, a lack of opportunity within the company, or they may feel that they can realize their career goals more easily at another company (source: investopedia.com) 664 active textbook Enterprise risk management pg 74 ex 4 vocab ]]> 663 2 ERM strategies active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Do you always identify risk at the level of granular detail? 〆probably not, unless it may impact company's performance granular detail = with much detail Is compliance with international law material to business performance? ✓ depends on the scalability of your activities material to = information or ideas for use in creating a book or other work; something that may impact the expected result What excessive measures to reduce risk may have an impact on the long-term viability of your company? ✓ systemic double checking might slow down transactions ✓ observing eco-friendly recommendations could be expensive What could you cite as the reason for your company going bankrupt? ✓ cheaper competition from Asia? ✓ reputational damage (...) to cite sth (as sth) = to mention sth as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying 662 ERM = enterprise risk management hazard risks = fire, flood, theft, vandalism operational risks = overheads exceed income, suppliers fail to deliver, staff problems... financial risks = cash flow problems, bank refuses overdraft... strategic risks = wrong marketing, poor product placement, competition... proactive = controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens hazard = source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune to put it in a nutshell = to sum up prominent = important or well known; easily seen to mitigate = make less severe or harsh shortfall = amount by which something is less than expected or required compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting detrimental (to) = causing harm or injury to mitigate = to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of to beleaguer /bɪˈli:ɡə/ = to annoy persistently, pester, bug to withstand = to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc to cover bases = to do everything necessary to be sure that something is successful material to = information or ideas for use in creating a book or other work; something that may impact the expected result to cite sth (as sth) = to mention sth as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying to attribute sth to sth = to say or believe that sth is the result of a particular thing human capital flight = emigration or immigration of individuals who have received advanced training at home brain drain = migration of skilled personnel in search of better standards of living and quality of life, higher salaries, access to advanced technology and more stable political conditions in different places worldwide organizational brain drain = mass exodus of talented workers from a company, often because they sense instability, a lack of opportunity within the company, or they may feel that they can realize their career goals more easily at another company (source: investopedia.com) Barbara Streisand effect = phenomenon that occurs when an attempt to hide, remove, or censor information has the unintended consequence of increasing awareness of that information, often via the Internet 661 20211217 11:30-13:00 1.5 1500 active Expressing perspective and stance By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 660 active textbook 659 1 Explicit vs implicit stances active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What is a mortgage & property ladder? = financial instrument to help poor people to buy their house → aid for those with a bad credit risk or little money Should a bank manager advise you to take risks & take out a loan? 〆probably not banks make money by lending and NOT by giving investment advice = conflict of interest You want to apply for a loan but the manager thinks you won't be able to pay. The bank manager should be [explicit | implicit]? ✓ implicit = take risks at your own cost so the bank can make money What is the difference between 'I disagree' (1) and 'I'm afraid I have a different opinion' (2) (1) explicit (2) implicit explicit /ɪksˈplɪsɪt/ = clear and easy to understand implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ = suggested without being directly expressed 658 active textbook the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_14.ogg ]]> 657 2 Reading for perspective active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png If you say 'across the board', you sound [objective | subjective] ✓ objective → may sound also confident across the board = including everyone or all, so that all are included; generally speaking If you say 'it could be argued', you sound [assertive | tentative] ✓ tentative → you are aware of both pros & cons but not really confident assertive = confident 'The strategy is successful' → How can you make this sentence more tentative? ✓ It seems that... To sound more objective, you can say [there remains little doubt that | in my view] ✓ there remains little doubt that To sound apologetic, you can say [we realise that | on balance] ✓ we realise that on balance = when all factors are taken into consideration 656 active textbook text A B C D Identifying stance expressions

set for homework pg 73 ex 5 expressing stance ]]> 655 3 Expressing stance pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active shuffled_boxes 654 active textbook ]]> 653 explicit /ɪksˈplɪsɪt/ = clear and easy to understand implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ = suggested without being directly expressed insolvent = declared in law unable to pay debts on balance = when all factors are taken into consideration tentative /ˈtentətɪv/ = done by way of trial, experimental; hesitant, not definite apologetic = offering or expressing apology across the board = including everyone or all, so that all are included assertive = confident to deteriorate (into sth) = to become worse in tatters = ruined, demolished beleaguered /bɪˈli:ɡə/ = harassed, teased, annoyed, frustrated to the point of giving up 652 of how you will try to mitigate risk ]]> competence /ˈkɔmpɪtəns/ objective /əbˈdʒektɪv/ confident /ˈkɔnfɪdənt/ hypocrisy /hɪˈpɔkrəsɪ/ hazard /ˈhæzəd/ launch /lɔ:ntʃ/ 20211206 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Crisis survivors By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 651 active textbook Damage control Lexical material: Damage control pg 71 ex 6 discussion ]]> 650 to grieve = to cause to feel sorrow to be toppled = to fall down, as if collapsing canard /kæˈnɑ:d/ = (formal) a false report or piece of news to worship = to show respect for God or a god, especially by saying prayers, singing, etc. with other people in a church, etc to espouse = (formal) to give your support to a belief, policy etc redemption = act of delivering from sin or saving from evil, act of purchasing back something previously sold virtuous = behaving in a very good and moral way to purport /ˈpə:pət/ = to propose or intend messianic = relating to a messiah promising deliverance to lionise = to assign great social importance to to torpedo = to make (a policy, institution, plan, etc.) ineffective or inoperative; destroy to be under siege /si:dʒ/ = military operation in which an attacking force seeks to compel the surrender of a fortified place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies etc plaintiff = person who brings an action in a court of law indictment /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/ = official statement accusing someone of committing a crime stalker /'stɔ:kə:/ = person who follows and watches another person over a long period of time in a way that is annoying or frightening; person who follows an animal quietly and slowly, especially in order to kill or capture it whistle-blower = person, usually an employee, who exposes information or activity within a private, public, or government organization that is deemed illegal, illicit, unsafe, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer funds to defeat = to stop sth from being successful; to beat, to win against sb in a war, competition, sports game, etc 649 another the other hand to is possible to develop PR firms ]]> politician /ˌpɔlɪˈtɪʃən/ 20211203 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Risk management vs damage control By the end of this session you will have studied print

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 648 active textbook → postponed for practice of new expressions after listening task ]]> 647 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png According to traditional PR rules, you [should always apologise & recall products | fight accusations] ✓ apologise & recall the product (according to traditional PR rules) but often fighting accusations is more effective... If you defend yourself against false accusations, you generate [positive | negative] publicity? ✓ negative publicity → avoid making too much noise Unless you are obviously guilty of wrong-doing, you should [defend yourself | fight] ✓ fight attack = best form of defence 646 active textbook the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_13.ogg Functional language: Controlling damage pg 70 ex 3 listening for detail the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_13.ogg pg 143 audio script pg 70 ex 4 inference ]]> 645 2 Damage control active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you control damage? ✓ change characters ✓ find a vindicator ✓ blame someone else ✓ be seen as a victim rather than a perpetrator (i.e. villain) → be forgiven more easily Survivors [should | shouldn't] follow conventional wisdom on reputation management 〆shouldn't blindly follow ≠ feel-good gurus Survivors [accept | refuse] short-term losses in return for long-term gains ✓ accept = pain thresholds Nowadays corporate defence is [redundant | relevant] 〆redundant = only an exercise in moral authority Critics [stand up for | ignore] ordinary citizens (the little guy) ✓ stand up for = purport, intend to help Survivors [believe | don't believe] they need showing some moral rectitude for the little guy 〆don't believe the little guy has more rights than the corporation = crisis management does not depend on financial & ethical standards Crisis management depends on [fighting & defeating your opponent | good communication] ✓ defeating your opponent = political model of crisis management Whistle blowers & corporate stalkers [scrutinise with hostility | observe with impartiality] ✓ scrutinise with hostility = to fill the media vacuum 644 active textbook Damage control Indictment is [savvy marketing | sensationalism] (...) = paranoia Lexical material: Damage control pg 71 ex 6 discussion ]]> 643 to tamper = to meddle with or make unauthorized changes to scrap = to cancel or get rid of sth that is no longer practical or useful conventional wisdom = ideas or beliefs generally accepted as true vindicator = person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution inference = reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgement on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation to be toast = burnt, with no chances of recovering from the mistake Mother Goose (author) = supposed author of a book of nursery rhymes first published as "Mother Goose's Melodies," and usually called simply "Mother Goose." The first English edition is said to have been printed in 1719 in London Mother Goose (book) = traditional book of stories that every child reads Mother Goose rules = traditional rules handed down from generation to generation without questioning Jesse Jackson = United States civil rights leader who led a national campaign against racial discrimination and ran for presidential nomination to stonewall = to obstruct or hinder any discussion, engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate pundit = person who knows a lot about a particular subject and who often talks about it in public; an expert; a Hindu learned in Sanskrit and in the philosophy, religion, and jurisprudence of India to put lipstick on the pig = to make something unpleasant look more attractive by artificial means to worship = to love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess to repent = (of sth) (formal) to feel and show that you are sorry for sth bad or wrong that you have done to opine /əuˈpaɪn/ = to hold or express as an opinion canard = false report or piece of news; unfounded rumour or story adversary = person that sb is opposed to and competing with in an argument or a battle; opponent 642 cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ 20211129 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Making text more dynamic By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 641 1 Making text more dynamic active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What should a persuasive advertising copy focus on [reader's needs | product's features]? ✓ reader's needs Which kind of language do you use [sophisticated | used by your reader]? ✓ used by your reader → identify with the reader How can you make your text more dynamic? ✓ avoid passive form ✓ avoid noun-phrases How can you avoid jargon which confuses readers? ✓ explain new expressions 640 active textbook pg 66 ex 3 style pg 67 ex 5 dynamic language set for homework - tbc pg 67 ex 6 writing ]]> 639 active textbook pg 69 ex 3 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_12.ogg T / Cl You can increase profit margins of a typical western taxi company in Europe by [going down market | going upmarket] ✓ going upmarket (in the current context) ✓ avoid trying to be the cheapest on the market OR ✓ going down market e.g. Uber (private people with their own cars) → tracking cars Will taxi-users be receptive to a new offer? 〆will probably prefer long, well-established companies 〆upmarket users have their own drivers & video on demand / on-board internet facilities pg 69 ex 4 discussion pg 69 ex 5 reading pg 69 ex 6 discussion pg 69 ex 7 simulation Conclusion ✓ in Russia, flood the market with straightforward hoardings ✓ increase visibility as a priority ✓ enhance customer service / experience (non-smoking cars, gps tracking of vehicles) ✓ explore opportunities for partnering (hotels, HR depts, restaurants) ✓ driver with own motorbike (limobike) ]]> 638 alliteration = occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words (e.g. cool, calm, and collected) to exploit language = to make good use of, manipulate to one's advantage ample = enough or more than enough chime /'tʃaim / = (of a bell or a clock) to ring; to show the time by making a ringing sound to chime in (with sth) = to join or interrupt a conversation 637 we are we giving you the opportunity to... It used to take 20min to get to ~~the~~ Sheremetevo Airport ]]> 20211126 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Responding techniques By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 636 active textbook the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_11.ogg T / Cl What can you say when you want to confirm what you have recapped? ✓ Is that a fair summary? (...) What techniques can you use to show you are listening carefully? ✓ paraphrase ✓ reflect ✓ empathise ✓ clarify (e.g. with question tags) ✓ echo ✓ encourage ✓ summarise ✓ focus / following-up pg 65 ex 7 8 listening for detail the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_11.ogg set for homework pg 65 ex 9 vocab pg 65 ex 10 discussion → use expressions from pg 65 ex 7 8 Lexical material: Advertising copy 5.5 Strategic marketing T / Cl What do you need if you want to sell a new product? ✓ a good advertising campaign What makes an advertising campaign memorable? ✓ visuals ✓ advertising copy = main text used in the advertisement Would you like to be a copywriter? (...) pg 66 ex 1 discussion potential benefits vs potential problems T / Cl What is a USP? ✓ unique selling proposition pg 66 ex 2 reading T / Cl A persuasive advertising copy should focus on [reader's needs | product' features] ✓ reader's needs Which kind of language do you use? [sophisticated | used by your reader] ✓ used by your reader pg 66 ex 3 style T / Cl How can you make your text more dynamic? ✓ avoid passive form ✓ avoid noun-phrases pg 67 ex 5 dynamic language set for homework - tbc pg 67 ex 6 writing ]]> 635 to drag your feet = to take a long time to do sth wrench = sharp strain on muscles or ligaments onomatopoeia = using words that imitate the sound they denote fluency marker = aha, er, hem... to tackle = to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation; ~ sb (about sth) to speak to sb about a problem or difficult situation no-frills = firm or product that offers no extras; a generic product that carries no expensive label advertising copy = main text used in an advertisement. The text could be a dialogue, a catchy punch line or a company's dictum. Rather than meaning that the writer "copied" the material, it means that it is material that is intended to be copied — that is, reproduced and printed in the newspaper or ad for all to read copywriter = person whose job is to write the words for advertising material curvaceous = (informal) used in newspapers, etc. to describe a woman whose body has attractive curves zest = enjoyment and enthusiasm; quality of being exciting, interesting and enjoyable; outer skin of an orange, a lemon, etc., when it is used to give flavour in cooking upholstery = soft covering on furniture such as armchairs and sofas pun = humorous play on words USP = unique selling proposition thorough = done completely; with great attention to detail alliteration = occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words e.g. cool, calm, and collected 634 loudy noisy It is nearby an airport ... to be on the same ~~with~~ as their peers It will ~~pay~~ catch | capture your attention ]]> 20211122 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Letting your customers do the talking By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 633 active textbook the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_03.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_04.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_05.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_06.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_07.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_08.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_09.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_10.ogg was set for homework pg 63 ex 9 vocab T / Cl What could a company offer to convert prospects? (...) ]]> 632 active textbook Let your customer do the talking pg 64 ex 3 question types pg 64 ex 4 simulation pg 64 ex 5 check list for recommended behaviour (in terms of language, intonation, physical gestures, body language) ✓ fluency markers ✓ question tags ✓ closed questions ✓ paraphrasing ✓ sympathising ✓ eye contact 〆avoid yawning 〆don't be idle & laying back ]]> 631 cross-selling = selling (a different product or service) to an existing customer up-selling = persuading a customer to buy something additional or more expensive bells & whistles = many unnecessary effects more bang for the buck = good value for money punch line = final sentence, phrase, or word in a joke or humorous story that is unexpected and produces the humorous effect bricks & mortar shop = traditional shop as opposed to e-commerce pushover = person who can easily be overcome, persuaded, taken advantage of, etc upfront = frank and honest incentive = motive or incitement, esp. to action, encouragement prospects = possibility of future success; marketing term describing potential customers captive market = markets where the potential consumers face a severely limited number of competitive suppliers. Their only choices are to purchase what is available or to make no purchase at all. The term therefore applies to any market where there is a monopoly or oligopoly to jump / get on a bandwagon = to join a popular cause or movement barrage /bə:'ɔʒ/ = large number of sth, such as questions or comments, that are directed at sb very quickly, one after the other, often in an aggressive way to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent) off-the-shelf = made in large quantities and intended to be used without modifications 630 autonomous /ɔ:ˈtɔnəməs/ interference /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/ initiative /ɪˈnɪʃɪətɪv/ ambiguity /ˌæmbɪˈɡju:ɪtɪ/ 20211119 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Walking the walk By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 629 active textbook pg 62 Walking the walk Lexical material: Brand building & marketing for savvy consumers T / Cl demo → the collocation 'brand strategy' matches [action by managers | consumers or their reactions | description of brands]? ✓ action by managers → the collocation 'emotionally-potent brand' matches [action by managers | consumers or their reactions | description of brands]? ✓ description of brands themselves pg 63 ex 4 5 6 vocab pg 63 ex 7 discussion ]]> 628 to walk the walk = to show that something is true by your actions rather than your words, e.g. We're at this meeting because we're environmentalists who walk the walk; opposite of paying lip service savvy = understanding the ins & outs, being knowledgeable to covet = to desire to foster = to promote potent = having great influence icy cool = with calm and not showing emotion in difficult situations 627 20211115 11:30-13:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Marketing for generation Y By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 622 active textbook Lexical material: Reformulating & modifying meaning pg 60 ex 2 grammar pg 60 ex 3 grammar Lexical material: Focus, familiarity & follow-up T / Cl During a team meeting, what do you need to pull in the same direction? ✓ 3 Fs = focus, familiarity & follow-up pg 61 ex 4 listening for gist the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_02.ogg pg 61 ex 5 listening for detail the_business_advanced_audio_cd02_03.ogg Functional language: Paraphrasing, prepositional phrases (generalisations, minor points) T / Cl by the same token [in the same way | in the same way] ✓ in the same way pg 61 ex 6 vocab pg 61 ex 7 writing → practise expressions from pg 61 ex 5 → practise prepositional phrases e.g. in the light of ]]> 621 beleaguered /bɪˈli:ɡə/ = harassed, teased, annoyed, frustrated to the point of giving up to sort out = to make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear to account for = to be the reason or explanation for itinerary /aɪˈtɪnərərɪ/ = detailed route out of the blue = from nowhere, in a way that was not expected allegation = formal accusation against somebody across the board = including everyone or all, so that all are included on balance = all things considered, essentially by and large = usually; as a rule to hold off on sth = to wait before acting at a stroke = all at once, all in a go as it were = as you might say, so to speak by the same token = in the same way glitch = fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine in the wake of = as a result of; right after; following 620 for to every need ]]> sought /sɔ:t/ 20211101 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active E6=>E7 Sharing a priority list - Making staff feel safe By the end of this session you will have studied E7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uG1IvlTQxh_u8hyO6vb4yIgbtD6B4mCu-KxEkxL6Fk/edit?invite=CM6ekiU# Postponed until further notice smartphone or tablet device

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 619 active textbook E7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uG1IvlTQxh_u8hyO6vb4yIgbtD6B4mCu-KxEkxL6Fk/edit?invite=CM6ekiU# Feedback T / Cl Informal vs unmarked register When I’m reporting a bad ad, I cannot say: “These ads are horrendous. How the f*** did they make it through our ad review process? Shut this s*** down now.” I’ll usually ask a question like: “Are these ads policy compliant?” → can't afford such casual style when only joined the company → build a reputation first T / Cl Language T / Cl Have your priorities ever been misunderstood by your staff? ≠ compromised hidden agenda (...) How do you deal with staff members' own priorities? ✓ triage → focus on blockers T / Cl Sharing a priority list T / Cl Have you ever consciously calibrated the level of what you were saying? ✓ when criticising in public ✓ couch requests to staff in charge of mitigating issues T / Cl Turn down the intensity ✓ assume that your level adds a multiplier effect to everything you say ✓ if recognised at company level Conclusion ~ reminiscent of a contributor's experience (too many disclaimers) = reminiscent of the impostor syndrome ✓ synonymous of getting out of your comfort zone = evidence of growth → need being more assertive → don't excuse yourself → don't protect yourself with many disclaimers ✓ reach borderline between management vs engineering? ]]> 618 1 Carrot or stick? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Some people believe work in a nuclear power plant is more pleasant and less stressful than in a commercial company? Why? ✓ life-long employment ✓ less competitive environment → feel safe at work 〆creativity & initiative means taking risks life-long employment = promise by a company to an employee that they will have a job for their whole working life Which is the most efficient way of managing people: the carrot or the stick? Why? What does it depend on? ✓ threatening can be faster only in the short term ✓ motivation works better in the long term How should management styles adapt to the subordinates professional experience & social maturity? ✓ many people don't want to be held responsible 〆could be punished by a society that is not ready to be wrong → coach younger staff members to understand your corporate culture Should a good leader be able to work in different industries because they are expected to manage people rather than be specialists? ✓ soft skills become more important than hard skills soft skills = aka common skills or core skills, skills applicable to all professions, and include critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking, professional writing, teamwork, digital literacy, leadership, professional attitude, work ethic, career management and intercultural fluency hard skills = job-specific abilities or knowledge learned through education, hands-on experience, or training Should management styles embrace mentoring of new hires? ✓ managers are inspirational, may be a role model 〆peer review may be more effective to embrace = (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc; to include How often do leaders groom their successors? Is it important? 〆leaders may be afraid of future competition → depends on mutual trust ✓ genuine leaders are not afraid to be ousted because they put corporate success first to groom sb (for / as sth) = to prepare or train sb for an important job or position to oust = to force sb out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place Why should leaders make staff feel safe? ✓ motivated staff will work better in the long term ✓ more loyal staff can concentrate on performance and not be distracted by external difficulties How can good leaders actually make you feel safe? ✓ treat everyone equally ✓ support employee's initiatives ✓ understand what staff members can and can't do ✓ foster talent development ✓ assign interesting, challenging tasks = create a climate of trust maternity leave, paid vacation... 617 3 Why good leaders make you feel safe? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Why good leaders make you feel safe | Simon Sinek What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyZMtPVodo]]> Why was Captain Swenson recognised? ✓ ran into live fire when caught in an ambush in Afghanistan ✓ rescued the wounded ✓ pulled out the dead = brave → reminiscent of a hero? to recognise = to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for What is remarkable about what Captain Swenson did? ✓ he kissed his wounded soldier who was being evacuated by helicopter → emotional intelligence? emotional intelligence = ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict What is the difference in making sacrifices in the army and in business? ✓ in the army, they're willing to sacrifice themselves so that others may gain → leaders are rewarded with a medal ✓ in business, leaders give bonuses to people who are ready to sacrifice others so that leaders may gain = opposite action Do you know of - or believe that - soldiers are attracted by the ideology: having a vocation, giving a service to their country? 〆their environment doesn't define how they act ✓ they would sacrifice themselves for you (if you can create the right environment) What is special about this environment? What are the 2 key ingredients? ✓ trust ✓ cooperation ≠ words or instructions → empathy What is the circle of safety? ✓ an area where the tribe of social animals collaborate together → feel safe ✓ protect against external danger = feeling of trust & cooperation How does the anecdote of the airport staff support the anti-thesis (i.e. situation in which you are not in the circle of safety)? 〆if you don't follow the rules → lose your job = don't trust their leaders What makes a good parent? ✓ giving love ✓ ensuring education ✓ teaching discipline ✓ providing support to make great achievements ✓ giving opportunities to try and fail → be a role model? How many leaders prepare their successors? 〆lack of talent management 〆little concern for knowledge management = self-protection in Russia What is lifetime employment policy? ✓ don't lay off staff for performance issues (because you wouldn't lay off children either) → coach when there is an issue Would you sacrifice numbers to save people? ✓ in practice, reduce operational costs before labour costs because recruiting is time consuming What is the difference between head counts and heart counts? ✓ don't lay off staff during hard times ✓ people who feel safe will collaborate better & spontaneously make compromises = better to all suffer a little than one should suffer a lot How different are some of the recognised leaders at the top and unofficial leaders at the bottom? ✓ many leaders at the top feature only authority 〆they lack empathy 〆they are not trusted ✓ leaders at the bottom (usually) lack authority → feature consideration for others ✓ they are trusted = create a safe environment Why are some staff members ready to sacrifice themselves? ✓ because that's what their managers would do for them = guarantee of a safe environment for all ≠ networking 616 triage /ˈtraɪɪdʒ/ = assignment of degrees of urgency to decide the order of treatment of wounds, illnesses, etc impostor syndrome = (also known as impostor phenomenon, impostorism, fraud syndrome or the impostor experience) is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud".[1] Despite external evidence of their competence, those experiencing this phenomenon remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve all they have achieved. Individuals with impostorism incorrectly attribute their success to luck, or interpret it as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent than they perceive themselves to be life-long employment = promise by a company to an employee that they will have a job for their whole working life soft skills = aka common skills or core skills, skills applicable to all professions, and include critical thinking, problem solving, public speaking, professional writing, teamwork, digital literacy, leadership, professional attitude, work ethic, career management and intercultural fluency hard skills = job-specific abilities or knowledge learned through education, hands-on experience, or training to groom = sb (for / as sth) to prepare or train sb for an important job or position to oust = to force sb out of a job or position of power, especially in order to take their place to embrace = (formal) to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc; to include to sacrifice = to give up sth that is important or valuable to you in order to get or do sth that seems more important for yourself or for another person henpecked = man who people say is henpecked has a wife who is always telling him what to do, and is too weak to disagree with her ambush = act of hiding and waiting for sb and then making a surprise attack on them reminiscent of = reminding you of sb/sth to recognise = to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for emotional intelligence = ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict 615 20211029 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active E6=>E7 Being misunderstood Partnering (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied E7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uG1IvlTQxh_u8hyO6vb4yIgbtD6B4mCu-KxEkxL6Fk/edit?invite=CM6ekiU# Postponed until further notice smartphone or tablet device

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 614 active textbook E7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uG1IvlTQxh_u8hyO6vb4yIgbtD6B4mCu-KxEkxL6Fk/edit?invite=CM6ekiU# Feedback T / Cl What is more important: making people successful or making a project successful? 〆don't ignore individual needs of team members → show empathy → check what success means for staff members (what are their criteria?) (...) T / Cl Being misunderstood ✓ focus on making people successful rather making a project successful ✓ ensure people understand your motivation(s) T / Cl Have you ever had to be pushy to ensure deadlines would be met? ✓ 9 women can't make 9 babies in a month Mythical Man-Month, The: Essays on Software Engineering Few books on software project management have been as influential and timeless as The Mythical Man-Month. With a blend of software engineering facts and thought-provoking opinions, Fred Brooks offers insight for anyone managing complex projects. These essays draw from his experience as project manager for the IBM System/360 computer family and then for OS/360, its massive software system. Now, 20 years after the initial publication of his book, Brooks has revisited his original ideas and added new thoughts and advice, both for readers already familiar with his work and for readers discovering it for the first time. The added chapters contain (1) a crisp condensation of all the propositions asserted in the original book, including Brooks' central argument in The Mythical Man-Month: that large programming projects suffer management problems different from small ones due to the division of labor; that the conceptual integrity of the product is therefore critical; and that it is difficult but possible to achieve this unity; (2) Brooks' view of these propositions a generation later; (3) a reprint of his classic 1986 paper "No Silver Bullet"; and (4) today's thoughts on the 1986 assertion, "There will be no silver bullet within ten years." https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mythical-Man-Month-Software-Engineering-Anniversary/dp/0201835959 T / Cl Being pushy = evidence of inadequate planning 〆providing additional resources isn't always the solution T / Cl Determining your level of involvement ✓ ask staff ✓ let staff dictate how you can support them 〆might get distracted & fail to notice more important issues → try delegating rather than getting systematically more involved T / Cl Ask others to help you solve problems 〆not competent or best candidate for a given task → identify someone closer to the problem 〆make sure you are not seen as not taking responsibilities or avoiding none success stories → connect the right people together T / Cl Getting all the credit T / Cl Be extremely generous with #thanks T / Cl Make sure people get credit for the work they do ✓ speak out for the success & contribution of shy team members → give references to staff contribution rather than just report on achievements T / Cl Being too thrashy (out of proportion) - overreacting 〆don't exaggerate risks or priorities ✓ highlight important issues → put in context ]]> 613 active textbook 612 pushy = (informal, disapproving) trying hard to get what you want, especially in a way that seems rude inadvertently = by accident; without intending to to wind up = to end up bond = something that forms a connection between people or groups, such as a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences limelight = centre of public attention to err = to be on the side of sth to show too much of a good quality; to make a mistake; e.g. I thought it was better to err on the side of caution, i.e. to be too careful rather than take a risk 611 20211025 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active E6=>E7 Mental model #3: You are accountable for the entire org - Micromanagement Partnering (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied E7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uG1IvlTQxh_u8hyO6vb4yIgbtD6B4mCu-KxEkxL6Fk/edit?invite=CM6ekiU# Postponed until further notice smartphone or tablet device

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 610 1 Mental model #3: You are accountable for the entire org (excerpt) - Micromanagement active deck_shuffled_lines Let's have a look at a significant over-simplification here. On the one hand, if the org did well, you should do well in calibrations. On the other hand, should the org do poorly, you will perform poorly. Obviously that's just sort of the starting point. In contrast, there are often special circumstances that might cause those two ratings to differ... I found this a helpful mental model Alternative sentence order with discourse markers (for improved logical flow) Obviously that's just sort of the starting point. because There are often special circumstances that might cause those two following ratings to differ... Indeed, If the org did well, you should do well in calibrations. However, If the org did poorly, you should do poorly in calibrations. Although it is a huge over-simplification here this is arguably a helpful mental model. because Being accountable means that the outcome is on you. ]]> 609 active textbook E7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uG1IvlTQxh_u8hyO6vb4yIgbtD6B4mCu-KxEkxL6Fk/edit?invite=CM6ekiU# Feedback T / Cl Informal vs unmarked register 〆I found this a helpful mental model. → avoid personal pronouns ✓ this is arguably a helpful mental model T / Cl Language → improve style 〆If the org did well, you should do well in calibrations. ✓ On the one hand, if the org did well, you should do well in calibrations. 〆If the org did poorly, you should do poorly in calibrations. ✓ On the other hand, should the org do poorly, you will perform poorly. T / Cl Being accountable ✓ you are seen as accountable for everything about your entire organization ✓ For the vast majority of the cases, there will be other people in your org that are working on these things. It’s just up to you to make sure they are successful. → recruit the right people for your team & matching objectives → only intervene when sth goes wrong ✓ aim for an org that is always improving, and that executive leadership looks upon as having had a good half / year / last-few years overall → don’t hold yourself to a standard of perfection → reflect on those things (that go poorly) and try to figure out how you could have helped avoid them ]]> 608 active textbook 〆may have a condescending tone 〆may sound childish → ask concept checking questions ]]> 607 SEV culture = culture in which problems are reviewed, followed up and lessons are learnt rigour = fact of being careful and paying great attention to detail groovy = (old-fashioned, informal) fashionable, attractive and interesting ad-hoc = arranged or happening when necessary and not planned in advance extenuating = (formal) showing reasons why a wrong or illegal act, or a bad situation, should be judged less seriously or excused 606 and both a manager and a tech lead They are hired by for a reason ]]> 20211018 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active E6=>E7 Mental model #1: Tech lead of tech leads - Mental model #2: The golden touch By the end of this session you will have studied E7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uG1IvlTQxh_u8hyO6vb4yIgbtD6B4mCu-KxEkxL6Fk/edit?invite=CM6ekiU#

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 605 active textbook E7 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uG1IvlTQxh_u8hyO6vb4yIgbtD6B4mCu-KxEkxL6Fk/edit?invite=CM6ekiU# Feedback T / Cl Informal vs unmarked register a bunch of mistakes → a number of mistakes a bad outcome → a negative | undesirable outcome Archetypes really start to kick in here → This is when archetypes | generalisations occur | begin to appear Please just read this as stuff that helped me → notes | feedback your mileage may vary → advantages | benefits you may draw from this experience paint a personalised picture → envision your behaviour I was afraid → I was concerned I’d love to hear → I'll be happy to receive your feedback because of helping the respective tech leads | thanks to helping the respective tech leads ← by virtue of helping the respective tech leads dependent ← reliant happy → satisfied T / Cl Language 〆a personalized picture of what you operating at the E7 level ~~looks~~ look like T / Cl Scaling your impact through others ↔ because you can't increase your impact by doing more, working faster, etc T / Cl Manager (leader) among (middle) managers → convince (middle) managers to think in the same way 〆less about giving orders as much as giving directions ✓ listen to each other rather than just reporting to a superior = leadership vs management T / Cl Play only in success stories ↔ golden touch ≠ not join only projects which are interesting|promising ✓ be considered as a member of special forces ]]> 604 through trial and error = method of discovering something desirable by trying many different things until one works; as, the traditional method of finding new drugs is by trial and error pathology = symptoms of a disease; scientific study of diseases; aspect of sb's behaviour that is extreme and unreasonable and that they cannot control archetype = most typical or perfect example of a particular kind of person or thing blueprint = detailed plan which shows what can be achieved and how it can be achieved mileage = amount of advantage or use that you can get from a particular event or situation EM = engineer manager who supports other people TPM = technical product manager SWE = software engineer to kick in = to set in; to enter a particular state; to start without further ado = without delaying; immediately by virtue of = because of, thanks to genuine = real, true reliant = dependent 603 contributor /kənˈtrɪbjutə/ 20211015 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Partnering By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 599 active textbook T / Cl What is the typical customer profile for an IPhone, in terms of: . age group . gender . social class . marital status . income bracket ✓ to evoke & promise the benefits of belonging to a specific lifestyle group ✓ to buy a lifestyle and not just a product Lexical material: Differentiation T / Cl Is the IPhone really the best phone on the market? 〆no... What could be the secret for success, brand or quality? ✓ brand = anticipation for a unique experience or benefit pg 58 ex 2 reading for gist The brand is the strategy pg 58 ex 3 reading for detail 20" / questions 3'20min T / Cl Why do consumers prefer one brand to another? ✓ expectation of a given experience ✓ preference can be achieved by differentiation Concl: strategic branding = how you deliver the benefits of the brand to the consumer Lexical material: Differentiation in business T / Cl Do you need the whole world to love your product? ✓ no = you need a success engine = small group of opinion leaders In strategic differentiation, do you depend on place, price, time, etc? 〆no, you don't depend on such circumstances = you have a circumstance-crossing advantage pg 58 ex 4 5 vocab T / Cl Why do consumers prefer your products to another? (...) What are the circumstance-crossing advantages of your company? (...) Who make the success engine of your strategy? (...) ]]> 598 commendable = (formal) deserving praise and approval to give an edge = to give an advantage differentiation = act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference to evoke = to bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind middle-aged = being roughly between 45 and 65 years old to constitute = to form, compose differentiation = act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference lifestyle management solutions catchy = (informal) (of music or the words of an advertisement) pleasing and easily remembered 597 strategy /ˈstrætɪdʒɪ/ strategist /'strəˈti:dʒɪst/ strategic /strəˈti:dʒɪk/ precedence /pri:ˈsi:dəns/ 20211008 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Effective management styles Case study Oleva Brazil By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 596 active textbook pg 55 employee files T / Cl What are employees' expectations? (...) What management styles do they need? (...) Are expectations of each employee's manager too high, or too low? (...) What actions could be taken? ✓ delegate when relevant ✓ give more clear requirements ✓ use SMART objectives (...) pg 55 ex 4 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_63.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_64.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_65.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_66.ogg pg 55 ex 5 discussion ]]> 595 commendable = deserving praise and approval cohesive = well integrated, sticking together empathy = ability to imagine oneself in another's place and understand the other's feelings, desires, ideas, and actions to take precedence over = to be more important than fierce = strong, tough [competition] to pass the buck = ask someone to do an unpleasant task for you 594 20211004 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1500 21150 20211001 active Giving bad news By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 593 active textbook E-mails Functional language: Style (formal vs informal) T / Cl I appreciate it's a short deadline [being polite | showing empathy] ✓ showing empathy Would you use empathy when with your superior? 〆probably not → use a more formal approach pg 52 ex 6 style pg 52 ex 7 drafting set for homework pg 52 ex 8 writing E-mail announcing bad news → use tips from pg 51 ex 1 & strategies from pg 52 ex 6 style!-- pg 58 --> T / Cl Should your ideal team leader be collaborating or compromising when you need help? ✓ depends if you expect your team leader to be competent in all fields staff members are specialised in ]]> 592 active textbook T / Cl Do you believe in a people-oriented management culture? 〆results often take precedence over people's feelings (...) pg 54 ex 2 reading for gist pg 54 ex 3 reading pg 55 employee files ]]> 591 to rest assured = to feel certain knock-on = causing other events to happen one after another in a series pensively = thinking carefully about sth, especially sth sad or serious fierce = angry and aggressive in a way that is frightening to take precedence over = condition of being more important than sb else and therefore coming or being dealt with first to salvage = save from ruin, destruction, or harm to put on the back burner = reduce priority skip (-level) manager = someone who works for a company at two levels higher than another person, or a meeting or relationship that involves an employee and a manager at two levels higher 590 analys an analysis I have to ~~admit~~ inform you that the security system failed ]]> succinctly /sə'ksiŋktli:/ 20211001 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1500 active Being assertive By the end of this session you will have studied print

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T / Cl I appreciate that you have your own agenda, but can we... [asking for time | acknowledging & being heard] ✓ acknowledging pg 51 ex 6 vocab pg 51 ex 7 speaking ]]> 588 active textbook pg 52 ex 3 analysis T / Cl How do you feel when your projects are put on the back burner? 〆probably frustrated ]]> 587 to have a bone to pick with someone = to have a dispute / disagreement to settle to talk through one's hat = say something without knowing or understanding the facts; talk foolishly or ignorantly to hunch = to round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward succinct = using few words to convey = to make known; pass on, of information to couch sth (in sth) = (formal) to say or write words in a particular style or manner lucrative /ˈlu:krətɪv/ = very profitable 586 by to these issues ~~From another~~ On the hand there are still... ]]> 20210927 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Cursing, swearing, foul language By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 585 1 Dealing with conflicts active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png If you can't reach an agreement, do you lay your cards on the table? ✓ only as a last resort resort = making use of sth, especially sth bad, as a means of achieving sth, often because there is no other possible solution To solve a conflict, are you always ready to let others get away with it? ✓ depends on what is at stake If you want to wait for things to blow over, are you ready to take risks? 〆probably not When you took the risk of clearing the air, were you always successful? 〆sometimes it brought up new hurdles hurdle = problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve sth What can you do if you have no room for manoeuvre? ✓ bluff ✓ keep silence ✓ wait for who will throw in the towel first 584 active textbook T / Cl Do you easily throw in the towel or will you mull over until you find a solution? (...) set for homework pg 49 ex 5 vocab Lexical material: Swearing, cursing, rude, foul language T / Cl Do you ever use strong (foul) language? (...) If you swear, are more or less involved in your company's success? (...) pg 49 ex 7 vocab T / Cl How do you reply to someone who has a foul mouth? [swear as well | remain calm] (...) pg 49 ex 8 vocab pg 49 ex 9 speaking ]]> 583 2 Being assertive active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png If your boss shouts at you, do you try accommodating or are you assertive? ✓ it depends on corporate culture When do you reply with a soft voice? ✓ when not confident, not assertive If you are non-assertive | passive, you [hunch | use intimidating gestures] ✓ hunch When you are assertive & confident, you have [direct eye contact | intense eye contact] ✓ direct = in an occidental culture, i.e. not Asian Do colleagues from southern regions look [more | less] self-assertive? ✓ probably more If your partner is more assertive, you will probably [collaborate | compromise] ✓ compromise or even accommodate 582 active textbook T / Cl When do you reply with a soft voice? ✓ when not confident, not assertive If you are non-assertive | passive, you [hunch | use intimidating gestures] ✓ hunch When you are assertive & confident, you have [direct eye contact | intense eye contact] ✓ direct = in an occidental culture, i.e. not Asian Do colleagues from southern regions look [more | less] self-assertive? ✓ probably more If your partner is more assertive, you will probably [collaborate | compromise] ✓ compromise or even accommodate pg 50 ex 2 3 speaking ]]> 581 to throw in the towel = to give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat to accommodate to sth | ~ sth / yourself to sth = to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better to mull over sth = to think about a problem, plan etc for a long time before making a decision bleeping word = reference to the bleep sound that is dubbed over swearwords on Tv to swear = to use strong language weirdo = someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric cursing = profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger profanity = vulgar or irreverent speech or action, four-letter words expletive /eksˈpli:tɪv/ = profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; word, especially a rude word, that you use when you are angry, or in pain; swear word indecent = not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society, offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters obscene = suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; connected with sex in a way that most people find offensive innocuous = harmless, not causing disapproval, e.g. Bother! foul /'faul/ = become soiled and dirty; (of language) including rude words and swearing assertive = tending to assert oneself; forthright, positive to contravene = to do sth that is not allowed by a law or rule; to infringe opinionated = (disapproving) having very strong opinions that you are not willing to change steam-roller = vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements, massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way to steamroller = to defeat sb or force them to do sth, using your power or authority cheese-paring = (disapproving) not liking to spend money e.g. cheese-paring economies; mean penny-pinching = (disapproving) unwilling to spend money on things 580 next the following week ]]> 20210920 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Describing personality types By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 579 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c2gxn2onceGZxdMXx-xaTlU5IZObJFLIUkdAA9almLw/edit T / Cl Feedback → spend more time on reviewing T / Cl Writing needs ✓ off-line communication 50-100 words = reminiscent of IM (instant messaging) ✓ regular status updates 500 words ✓ kick-start posts + follow-up comments 2-3 pages = motivation = vision of development ✓ request samples of unrestricted company exchanges → practise writing concisely for regular status updates → practise writing executive summaries (TLDR) ]]> 578 active textbook pg 48 ex 2 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_51.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_52.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_53.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_54.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_55.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_56.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_57.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_58.ogg see audio script pg 140 pg 48 ex 3 vocab see audio script pg 140 T / Cl When did you last feel at the end of your tether? (...) When did you last go ballistic? Why? (...) What would be the last straw and make you change jobs? (...) ]]> 577 to unscramble = to make intelligible to defuse = reduce the tension or potential danger in (a crisis, difficulty, etc.) to put with = to accept patiently; bear to fly off the handle = to lose one's temper, to become angry to get someone's back up = to annoy someone to be like chalk and cheese = not to have much in common to go ballistic = to become angry, very upset a right pain = a pain in the neck = something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness blinkered = having narrow and prejudiced views to drive sb up the wall = to get on sb's nerves to get your goat = to make a person disgusted or angry to hit the roof = to get very angry and fly into a rage to get away with murder = to do something very bad without being caught or punished That's the last straw = the final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limit to rub sb up the wrong way = to make (someone) a little angry; do something not liked by (someone); annoy; bother to shadow sb = to make that person less important not to get a word in = not to be able to speak your mind to be at the end of your tether = to be the end of your trying or imagining; the last of your ability, or ideas of how to do more, at the end of your rope to make sb sick = to have enough of sth argumentative = fond of arguing; quarrelsome to mull sth over = to reflect deeply on a subject to throw in the towel = to give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat to blow over = to come to an end; pass away with little or no bad effects TLDR = acronym that stands for "Too Long Didn't Read." TLDR is commonly used to summarize lengthy content and can signal a sort of executive summary at the start of news articles or emails. The abbreviation can come off as rude, so it's best to avoid using TLDR as a response in professional settings 576 put make a compromise rather than put an end to an argument ]]> inevitable /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/ 20210917 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Defending yourself vs avoiding conflicts By the end of this session you will have studied print

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]]> What is Jasmine's profile? ✓ expressive (too much responsiveness in sections 3 4) What is Lee's profile? ✓ driver 〆if he was only analytical, he would have accepted Jasmine's proposal ✓ has been too assertive at the cost of Jasmine's proposal How can you explain the conflict? 〆Jasmine & Lee's mistake was perhaps to fail reaching a compromise (section 3) ✓ Jasmine knew better how to build brand recognition 〆director didn't provide enough coaching / supporting Why did the difference of opinion degenerate into a shouting match? 〆Jasmine probably wasn't convincing enough 〆Lee was perhaps bullying or intimidating & pushing Jasmine to reach deadlines (section 5) = manager should have implemented Hersey & Blanchard's situational leadership chart What steps should have been taken? (see pg 44 ex 6 pt 3c) 〆issuing a written warning will not help solve the situation ✓ director should have provided more direction → consider assigning a new team Could this be a management mistake? 〆director didn't assign a single person responsible for the project (section 1) 〆director obviously didn't know them well enough to anticipate conflicts (section 2 - seem to get on well but are suspicious of each other) → director shouldn't have assigned such a special project to people who haven't worked together before = management mistake 573 active textbook ✓ tentative If Lee is a driver, his letter will be more [tentative | persuasive] ✓ persuasive → practise pg 20 ex 2 key expressions → should have considered postponing deadlines ]]> 572 whereas = used to compare or contrast two facts; in contrast or comparison with the fact that on solid ground = to be safe in a given situation; to be justified in doing something whether = used to express a doubt or choice between two possibilities unsubtle = obvious; behaving in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve sth secretive /sɪˈkri:tɪv/ = inclined to make or keep secrets; uncommunicative to come to a head = when a situation reaches a point where something must be done about it prohibitive = (of a price or a cost) so high that it prevents people from buying sth or doing sth to kill two birds with one stone = to succeed in doing two things by only one action; get two results from one effort to turn the tables on someone = to change a situation so that you now have an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you persuasive = able to persuade sb to do or believe sth; convincing unsubtle = obvious, plain, clear 571 would take taking too long ... ~~due to~~ because local initiatives would take too long ]]> 20210910 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Preparing for future needs By the end of this session you will have studied print

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T / Cl Imagine a chart with a scale of 9 on both axes x means, as a manager, you believe people need to be threatened y means, as a manager, you believe people need satisfaction Where is 9:1? ✓ x axis far right ✓ y axis bottom Where would be a field marshal? ✓ 9:1 pg 44 ex 4 5 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_50.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_50.ogg pg 44 ex 6 discussion ]]> 564 1 Adapting management styles active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png McGregor - Theory X and Theory Y Management

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]]> How can you use the management charts to understand your manager better, or be a better manager yourself? ✓ interpret their management style → read between the lines (what is meant vs what is said) ✓ make feedback constructive → take criticism with a pinch of salt ✓ anticipate their expectations → mitigate or sugar-coat challenges if relevant ✓ voice your plans in-line with their strategies → explain your concern for production ✓ use language appropriate to the context → distinguish registers (incl. coherent lexical material and intonation) When is delegating / observing the wrong management style? 〆just a way to hide the manager's lack of competences, guidance and/or feedback = nobody knows about the details of your work better than you do What management style(s) do you need for a start up? ✓ produce or perish at the early stages ✓ telling / directing How should managers deal with trade union strikes? ✓ try a more accommodating style 〆making too many concessions to keep trade unions happy What management style(s) are best to mitigate a crisis? ✓ be an assertive driver 〆avoid produce or perish Have you ever had managers who were behaving in an extremely competitive manner? ✓ for some managers demonstrating their leadership could be just a lifestyle 〆rivalry among departments generates a conflictual atmosphere ≠ everyone should have a fair chance of winning → competitive environment should stimulate staff & be constructive When can you consider a conflict has been solved in a successful way? ✓ avoided compromising = when both parties lose ✓ manage collaborating = when both parties make a synergy 563 to cajole /kəˈdʒəul/ sb (into sth / into doing sth) | ~ sth out of sb = to make sb do sth by talking to them and being very nice to them; to coax to devise = to work out to perish = to be destroyed; to suffer death or ruin impoverished = poor enough to need help from others amiable /ˈeɪmjəbl/ = disposed to please, friendly and pleasant in temperament; likeable to accommodate to sth | ~ sth / yourself to sth = to change your behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation better accommodating = helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation; willing to help and do things for other people country club = club in the country, or on the edge of a town, where people can play sports and go to social events impoverished = poor in quality, because sth is missing assertiveness = aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions amiable = pleasant; friendly and easy to like Johari window = technique designed to help people better understand their relationship with themselves and others. It was created by psychologists Joseph Luft (1916–2014) and Harrington Ingham (1916–1995) in 1955, and is used primarily in self-help groups and corporate settings as a heuristic exercise. Luft and Ingham named their model "Johari" using a combination of their first names arena = place with a flat open area in the middle and seats around it where people can watch sports and entertainment; area of activity that concerns the public, especially one where there is a lot of opposition between different groups or countries façade /fəˈsɑːd/ = way that sb/sth appears to be, which is different from the way sb/sth really is blind spot = area that sb cannot see, especially an area of the road when they are driving a car; if sb has a blind spot about sth, they ignore it or they are unwilling or unable to understand it dark horse = political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly 562 For the first time At first | At the beginning I try to support them I have never shouted to at people There was no way to ~~activate~~ push him to work ]]> 20210809 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Managing people By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business Advanced C1 Unit 4.1 Management style 561 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Answer the following questions. Which management style is more effective [authoritarian | democratic]? ✓ depends on context ✓ depends on professional experience and maturity of both the manager and their team members e.g. Is Putin perhaps now the least worst compromise? maturity = quality of thinking and behaving in a sensible, adult manner; state of being fully grown or developed What are the advantages of an authoritarian management style? ✓ faster ✓ better results autocratic = authoritarian, offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power What are the pros of a democratic management style? ✓ better work environment & relationships among people ✓ longer term goals ✓ fosters creativity & innovation to foster = to promote the growth of What recommendations can you make about management styles? ✓ be flexible but preserve your spine ✓ be responsible for decisions based on team feedback ✓ support & defend staff members performance spine = backbone; row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back 560 active textbook T / Cl What kind of manager is better at building team spirit? ✓ sports coach What sort of manager is likely to show more empathy? ✓ a parent pg 44 ex 1 discussion Lexical material: Management styles pg 44 ex 2 reading set for homework pg 44 ex 3 vocab ]]> 559 demeanour /,di'mi:nə:/ = way that sb looks or behaves phoney /ˈfəunɪ/ = (informal, disapproving) not real or true; false, and trying to deceive people brusque /'brəsk/ = using very few words and sounding rude to concede = sth (to sb) | ~ sb sth to admit that sth is true, logical, etc to bark out sth = to give orders, ask questions, etc. in a loud, unfriendly way to solicit sth (from sb) | ~ (sb) (for sth) = to ask sb for sth, such as support, money, or information; to try to get sth or persuade sb to do sth abrasive = rude and unkind; acting in a way that may hurt other people's feelings field marshal = officer holding the highest rank in the army rebel = person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority street fighter = contestant who is very aggressive and willing to use underhand methods to sugarcoat = to cause to appear more pleasant or appealing to preserve = to keep a particular quality, feature, etc.; to make sure that sth is kept spine = backbone; row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back assertiveness = aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions gee /'dʒi:/ = exclamation (especially AmE) a word that some people use to show that they are surprised, impressed or annoyed to belittle = to make sb or the things that sb does seem unimportant scapegoat = someone who is punished for the errors of others 558 have known learnt this word (in the UK ) ]]> 20210715 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Running a family business By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 557 active textbook pg 42 ex 2 reading extract from WEF Audio web-site pg 42 ex 3 speaking T / Cl How can you explain that sales have increased while quality has deteriorated? (...) What could explain a threefold drop of profitability? ✓ much money spent on R&D Issue at stake: a poorly handled transition traditional, new high margin ------> mass market product product → innovation ✓ demand ✓ sales long term investment vs profitability → workload ✓ salary 〆staff turnover → quality 〆mass market product 〆longer delivery terms Conclusion: 1. focus on developing new products should not be hampered by some cost cutting policy 2. restore profitability or wait & see T / Cl If products are more sophisticated, do you need more or fewer components in stock? ✓ more If you run just in time delivery, will you save on stocking parts or increase inventory costs of suppliers? ✓ both → may have a negative impact pg 43 ex 4 5 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_49.ogg see audio script pg 139 Conclusion → create a new brand to launch the new range of outsourced products ✓ avoid reputational damage set for homework - to be confirmed pg 43 ex 6 prepare a mind map presenting various options ]]> 556 to be on the rocks = to have serious difficulties and likely to fail soon the writing is on the wall = the future is clearly, used negatively vicious circle = process in which the existence of a problem causes other problems, and this makes the original problem even worse to go ballistic = to become extremely angry stagnant = not growing or developing high-end = more expensive and advanced AOB = any other business 555 in on average ]]> 20210709 14:30-16:00 MSK | 12:30-14:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Writing corporate guidelines By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 554 active textbook pg 40 ex 2 vocab T / Cl What is the best way to cut on consumables? (...) pg 41 ex 3 vocab T / Cl According to an ethical sourcing policy, you should use [fresh produce | canned food]? ✓ fresh produce When you source local produce, will producers want to sell (cheaper) wholegrain foods or added-value (semi-finished) tinned goods? ✓ added-value goods → conflict of interest pg 41 ex 4 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_48.ogg T / Cl Corporate guidelines should be [informal | formal] ✓ formal What linguistic devices can you use to be more formal? ✓ passive voice (...) pg 41 ex 5 vocab set for homework - to be confirmed pg 41 ex 6 7 writing policy guidelines ]]> 553 RFT = request for tender VFM = value for money to adhere = be compatible or in accordance with, follow through or carry out a plan without deviation wholegrain food = made with or containing whole grains, foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses banned = not allowed canned food = tinned goods packet food = in vacuum, wrapped or boxed together USP = unique selling point 552 adhere /ədˈhɪə/ deteriorate /dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪt/ 20210705 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Managing change By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 551 active textbook → find SMART objectives → use defining clauses & noun phrases → write mission statement T / Cl What is easier [do nothing | manage change]? ✓ do nothing = inertia What is a driving force to change [consumer power | fear of giving away secrets]? ✓ consumer power What is a stronger restraining force to change? [not achieving a return on investment | fear of buying the wrong technology] ✓ not achieving a return on investment (ROI) pg 38 ex 3 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_39.ogg T / Cl How could you deal with waste, returns and stock-outs at the same time? ✓ supply on-demand, in real time = holy grail ! depends on collaboration of all stakeholders → CPFR = collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment Lexical material: Driving vs restraining forces T / Cl What is a synonymous expression of 'driving & restraining forces'? ✓ pros & cons pg 38 ex 4 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_39.ogg T / Cl What is the risk of implementing a cheap IT workaround (i.e. using crutches)? ✓ technical debt = concept in software development that reflects the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy (limited) solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer → restraining force pg 39 ex 5 discussion pg 39 ex 6 discussion → review forces & add up total score weak 1 moderate 2 strong 3 ]]> 550 active textbook the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_40.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_41.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_42.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_43.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_44.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_45.ogg the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_46.ogg ]]> 549 20191106-1800 Cleft sentences active grammar 548 active textbook T / Cl Is it rolling out changes in waves that is the most efficient & easiest way to accept new solutions for clients? ✓ more manageable ✓ less risky ✓ collect feedback (...) ~~pg 39 ex 10 11 presentation~~ ]]> 547 retro | backward planning = involves starting a plan at the end goal and then working through required steps in reverse-chronological order, and is commonly advocated by practitioners as a tool for developing realistic plans and projections SMART = specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound grail (holy ~) = cup or bowl believed to have been used by Jesus Christ before he died, that became a holy thing that people wanted to find; thing that you try very hard to find or achieve, but never will CPFR = collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment overhead = connected with the general costs of running a business or an organization, for example paying for rent or electricity inertia = lack of energy; lack of desire or ability to move or change technical debt (aka design debt or code debt) = can be also related to other technical endeavors, is a concept in software development that reflects the implied cost of additional rework caused by choosing an easy (limited) solution now instead of using a better approach that would take longer crutches = two long sticks that you put under your arms to help you walk after you have injured your leg or foot to buy into = to accept to let up = to slow down, stop 546 such so that more and more people will use electric cars You're ~~going in~~ taking a very big risk ]]> 20210628 11:30-13:00 MSK | 09:30-11:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Making strategic decisions in the supply chain By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 545 active textbook → choose a product → complete supply chain stages ↔ from sourcing raw materials to location of distribution centres → consider reverse logistics issues ↔ how to deal with product in case of past sell-by date T / Cl What do you need to avoid stock outs? [proactive | liable] measures ✓ proactive measures pg 37 ex 6 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_38.ogg T / Cl Is managing dates proactively a prerequisite and/or standard nowadays? (...) Can a logistics provider be trusted to supply goods to your warehouse automatically without your calling them when you run the risk of a stockout? ✓ perhaps if it's a regular product (...) pg 37 ex 7 vocab pg 37 ex 8 discussion ]]> 544 outlet (retail ~) = shop/store or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type proactively = making changes before they are needed / become criticail stockout | out-of-stock (OOS) event = event that causes inventory to be exhausted. While out-of-stocks can occur along the entire supply chain, the most visible kind are retail out-of-stocks in the fast-moving consumer goods industry from cradle to grave = during the entire life cycle stales = products which have gone past their sell-by date [e.g. in the grocery business] to mitigate = to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of liability = state of being legally obliged and responsible salvage = act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction salvaged = before being used or consumed, e.g. best-by date past but yogurts haven't been eaten yet thrift shop = retail establishment run by a charitable organization to raise money by selling mainly used goods such as clothing, books, music albums, shoes, DVDs, toys, and furniture donated by members of the public, and are often staffed by volunteers. Because the items for sale were obtained for free, and business costs are low, the items can be sold at competitive prices scan-based trading = where retailers pay suppliers for a product when consumers purchase it rather than at the time it is delivered to the store cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ = highly poisonous chemical compound 543 (OR precaution) ]]> 20210625 14:30-16:00 MSK | 12:30-14:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Preparing for forward & reverse logistics By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 539 active textbook Free trade or fair trade Feedback T / Cl Do you believe trade needs to be regulated to be fair? or is free trade always more desirable? (...) ]]> 538 active textbook pg 35 ex 5 Describing products and systems ]]> 537 active textbook Amazing logistics (see key pg 116) T / Cl What stage of the supply chain is often more costly for industries involving low-skilled labour force [manufacturing | logistics]? ✓ logistics = more likely to threaten the viability of a business Reverse logistics deal with [delivered | returned] goods ✓ returned goods On-line businesses are [less | more] vulnerable to the costs of returned goods ✓ more vulnerable ]]> 536 succinct /səkˈsɪŋkt/ = briefly giving the gist of something ore = mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined dairy = containing, or concerning milk and its products sell-by date = date stamped on perishable produce indicating the date by which it should be sold reverse logistics = maximising the value of all goods which, for one reason or another, are removed from the primary distribution channel; return of goods 535 20210618 14:30-16:00 MSK | 12:30-14:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Free trade vs fair trade By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 534 active textbook set for homework pg 34 ex 2 relative clauses Free trade or fair trade ]]> 533 20190808-0916 Defining vs non-defining clauses active grammar 532 active textbook ]]> 531 to oversee = to make sure that a job or an activity is done correctly; to supervise smallholder = person who owns or rents a small piece of land for farming bewildering = making you feel confused because there are too many things to choose from or because sth is difficult to understand commodity = product or a raw material that can be bought and sold, especially between countries 530 gradiuses of Celsius degrees It dropped ~~for~~ (by) 10% ]]> rigour /ˈrɪɡə/ 20210611 14:30-16:00 MSK | 12:30-14:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Outsourcing the supply chain with Indian knowledge workers By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 529 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Do you think you will still be working in the same company in 5 years? 〆probably not → changing jobs can help climbing the career ladder faster ✓ more varied & challenging tasks ✓ software engineers, IT people... are often recruited just to complete a given task & then made redundant If you were outsourced, could you still work in the same post in the same company? ✓ if you had been lifted out = work in a bodyshop 〆not for top level managers (because of non disclosure terms of contracts) lift-out = when the outsourcing service provider hires the people who used to be employed by the client to do the same work non-disclosure agreement = legal contract or part of a contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes, but wish to restrict access to What are the advantages of outsourcing? ✓ allows a business to focus on core activities ✓ streamlines a business's operations ✓ gives access to professional capabilities ✓ shares the risk ✓ gives peace of mind that the process is in good hands (reliability) ✓ do not have to worry about the continuity introducing new ones ✓ improves service quality ✓ frees up human resources ✓ frees up cash flow ✓ increases the control of your business ✓ makes the business more flexible to change (i.e. demand) www.bizhelp24.com]]> What are the disadvantages of outsourcing? 〆the fear of the service provider ceasing to trade (bankruptcy) 〆you may lose control of the process 〆creates potential redundancies 〆other companies may also be using the same service provider. The best interests of the service provider may be diluted by other users 〆you may lose focus of the customer and concentrate on the product (the outsourced process) 〆the loss of talent generated internally 〆employees may react badly to outsourcing, and consequently their quality of work may suffer 〆vertical management style 528 active textbook 3.1 Outsourcing pg 32 ex 1 2 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_36.ogg → see audio script pg 137 ]]> 527 lift-out = when the outsourcing service provider hires the people who used to be employed by the client to do the same work non-disclosure agreement = legal contract or part of a contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes, but wish to restrict access to knowledge drain = when employees refuse lift-out and leave the company altogether cubicle farm = place where large numbers of office workers work in cubicles, such as call centres small area set off by walls for special use, booth mill = factory that produces a particular type of material offshoring = when production & services are operating or located in a foreign country historical precedent = example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time breakthrough app = miracle technology solace /ˈsɔləs/ = sth reassuring; comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment neat = tidy and in order; carefully done or arranged net effect = overall effect sunset industry = declining industry or technology blue collar = manufacturing worker white collar = office worker Nehru = Indian statesman and leader with Gandhi in the struggle for home rule swarm = large group of people, especially when they are all moving quickly in the same direction to gobble = to eat sth very fast, in a way that people consider rude or data crunching = adding up numbers to wield = to have and use power, authority, etc; to brandish aide-de-camp = (abbreviation ADC) an officer in the army or navy who helps a more senior officer détente = improvement in the relationship between two or more countries which have been unfriendly towards each other in the past bewildering = amazing observant = paying close attention, especially to details 526 would you would maintain this code in production ]]> infinite /'infənət/ 20210607 14:30-16:00 MSK | 12:30-14:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Improving corporate image (continuation) By the end of this session you will have studied print

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]]> 513 active textbook Until the 1980s men and women in the U.S. exhibited similar voting habits. Since then, however, women have been more likely than men to support the Democratic Party and liberal policies, particularly on issues such as equal employment opportunity, child care, and gun control. In contrast, in western Europe women historically have been more likely than men to support conservative political parties. source Britannica Concise Encyclopedia --> 1.6 Case study - The glass ceiling Lexical material: Equal opportunities, gender role, gender gap, glass ceiling pg 16 ex 1 2 discussion pg 17 ex 3 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_12.ogg pg 17 ex 4 reading T / Cl Is Gemma writing more in American English or British English? to study [on | at] week ends ✓ on = American English ✓ at = British English pg 17 ex 5 discussion pg 17 ex 6 listening the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_13.ogg pg 17 ex 7 discussion ]]> 512 3 Conclusion active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png

]]> Look at Gemma's Johari profile: is she hiding much? ✓ big facade = perhaps she lacks self confidence → might not succeed in Sweden → stay in Spain but move to another company? Look at Gemma's Johari profile: is everything clear & obvious? ✓ big arena = she is determined to succeed → we all know she will make a career whatever happens → go to Sweden Look at Gemma's Johari profile: is she not aware of too many things? ✓ big blind spot = she doesn't realise she won't make a career, either in Spain or Sweden → her boss or husband should tell her she has reached a glass ceiling? What are Gemma's options? 1 stop work & have a baby ✓ improve marketing skills 〆don't attend an MBA course? = give up having a real career? 2 move to Sweden ✓ make a career 〆end up divorcing? (...) What would you recommend (based on her Johari profile)? ✓ give up SEVS (because won't be able to make a career there anyway) ✓ attend relevant training (Xabi makes 'good money' now = they can afford it) ✓ go job hunting in Spain in a multinational firm = more likely to find equal opportunities 511 gender role = overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness gender gap = difference in opinions or attitudes between men and women concerning a variety of public and private issues, including political candidates, parties, or programmes to impede = to be a hindrance or obstacle to glass ceiling = ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions to overreach = to fail by trying to achieve more than is possible to reconcile = to make (one thing) compatible with (another) to sing praises = to express your approval or admiration for sb/sth to hit below the belt = disregarding the rules (from the notion of an illegal low blow in boxing) self-starter = energetic person with unusual initiative to beg = request urgently or persistently irritable = getting annoyed easily; showing your anger patriarchal = (of societies) being ruled by or having descent traced through the male line to pamper = (sometimes disapproving) to take care of sb very well and make them feel as comfortable as possible gender role = overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness LGBT = lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender 510 nevertheless that although he was the last ]]> 20210517 10:30-12:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Setting goals By the end of this session you will have studied print

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]]> 506 active textbook 505 to perceive ~ sth (as sth) = to understand or think of sth in a particular way astute /ə'stu:t/ = eagle-eyed; penetrating; skilled; discriminating; cunning defensive = attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing responsive = reacting quickly and in a positive way upfront = frank and honest non-committal /'nɔn kə'mitəl/ = not giving an opinion; not showing which side of an argument you agree with bold = courageous caring = kind, helpful and showing that you care about other people grey cardinal = someone who is a Grey Cardinal exerts power behind the scenes, without drawing attention to himself or herself dignified = calm and serious and deserving respect ingenious = having a lot of clever new ideas and good at inventing things self-assertive = aggressively self-assured dependable = worthy of reliance or trust self-conscious ~ (about sth) = nervous or embarrassed about your appearance or what other people think of you witty = able to say or write clever, amusing things tense = nervous or worried, and unable to relax Johari window = technique designed to help people better understand their relationship with themselves and others. It was created by psychologists Joseph Luft (1916–2014) and Harrington Ingham (1916–1995) in 1955, and is used primarily in self-help groups and corporate settings as a heuristic exercise. Luft and Ingham named their model "Johari" using a combination of their first names arena = place with a flat open area in the middle and seats around it where people can watch sports and entertainment; area of activity that concerns the public, especially one where there is a lot of opposition between different groups or countries façade /fəˈsɑːd/ = way that sb/sth appears to be, which is different from the way sb/sth really is blind spot = area that sb cannot see, especially an area of the road when they are driving a car; if sb has a blind spot about sth, they ignore it or they are unwilling or unable to understand it dark horse = political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly nitpicking = as nitpicking inherently requires fastidious, meticulous attention to detail, the term has become appropriated to describe the practice of meticulously searching for minor, even trivial errors in detail (often referred to as "nits" as well), and then criticising them (see hypercriticism) assuming /əˈsju:mɪŋ/ = (of a person) taking too much for granted SMART = specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound Parkinson's Law = old adage that work expands to fill the time allotted. Put simply, the amount of work required adjusts to the time available for its completion. The term was first coined by Cyril Northcote Parkinson in a humorous essay he wrote for the Economist in 1955 504 on in our production environment We have to increase the overall performance ~~in two times~~ by 2 | by 200% | twofold We have to ~~increase~~ double the overall performance ~~in two times~~ ]]> 20210505 10:30-12:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Getting promoted By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business Advanced C1 500 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Imagine you're starting to work in a new company. Do you try to shine from the very 1st day or keep a low profile? ✓ steer clear of responsibilities → avoid meetings? ✓ focus on business lunches with colleagues → get insider information → create some informal relationship to steer clear = to avoid, direct (oneself) somewhere Nowadays, do you work more with or without your boss? ✓ probably more without ✓ volunteer to attend conferences → build your network & get noticed What should managers tell you when setting objectives: how or what to achieve? ✓ what to achieve → don't spend too much time on e-mails → focus on direct contact or phone calls = be more visible & get remembered better In the 21st century, your career progression depends on the corporate ladder, or continuous learning? ✓ continuous learning (to improve your employability) If the workplace is like a minefield, it's ruthless or friendly? ✓ ruthless = exaggeration, suggests a rather humorous stance 499 active textbook pg 6 ex 1 Lexical material: Career development T / Cl When you achieve your targets, should you tell others about it? ✓ yes, you have to get yourself noticed = being a career builder pg 6 ex 2 3 scan reading pg 6 ex 4 reading & discussion T / Cl To get things done faster, do you work alone, or scratch a few backs? ✓ scratch a few backs = to do favours for people in the hope they will be returned, e.g. Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours To get promoted, do you try to get more of your manager's mind-share, or avoid reporting without any particular reason? ✓ avoid reporting if nothing to say (in a more modern environment) ✓ get your manager's mind share (in a more traditional environment) pg 6 ex 5 listening the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_01.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_02.ogg the_business_mac_millan/the_business_advanced/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01/the_business_advanced_audio_cd01_03.ogg T / Cl Isn't it professionally suicidal to say no to overtime? ✓ set limits for the amount of overtime you do → keep work life balance → don't burn out = make sure you keep an eye on your work life balance ]]> 498 ruthless = having no pity or compassion stance = standpoint; an attitude of mind to blackmail sb (into doing sth) = to force sb to give you money or do sth for you by threatening them, for example by saying you will tell people a secret about them to dress up = to put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive to dress down = to dress informally and casually to steer clear = to avoid, direct (oneself) somewhere PA = personal assistant appraisal = assessment pantomime /ˈpæntəmaɪm/ = performance using gestures and body movements without words to slave away (at sth) = to work very hard daring = brave; willing to do dangerous or unusual things foul-up /ˈfaulʌp/ = problem caused by bad organization or a stupid mistake undertaker = person whose job is to prepare dead people to be buried or cremated, and to arrange funerals cringing = totally submissive grovelling = creep on the earth, or with the face to the ground; to lie prone, or move uneasily with the body prostrate on the earth sycophancy = flattering obsequiousness, trying too hard to please sb, especially sb who is important cock-up = mistake that spoils people's arrangements jammy = lucky, especially because sth good has happened to you without you making any effort waffle = language that uses a lot of words but does not say anything important or interesting inert = without power to move or act self-confident = showing poise and confidence in your own worth mind-share = amount of time spent thinking on sth to scratch a few backs = to do favours for people in the hope they will be returned, e.g. Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours 497 actual relevant (any more) The bigger company is the more bureaucratic procedures ~~have~~ there are ]]> 20210426 10:30-12:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Writing discursive essays By the end of this session you will have studied print

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pg 25 ex 9 set for homework pg 25 ex 10 writing - discursive essay choose a statement find arguments in favour amp; against practise discursive devices ]]> 495 active textbook 494 enlightening = tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance discursive = proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition conversely = with the terms of the relation reversed e.g. conversely, not all English people are teachers evidently = clearly; that can be seen or understood easily mansion = large house; (Brit) large building divided into flats 493 such so that they can go to a Burger King Evidently the crisis ~~has been started to be~~ is (in the process of) being mitigated ... on the contrary ~~with~~ to ~~ancient~~ old borrows ... ~~on the contrary~~ in contrast with ~~ancient~~ old borrows ]]> 20210421 10:30-12:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Taking measures to mitigate risks By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Risk assessment: 〆wild fire in surrounding woods 〆hungry wild bears 〆presence of paparazzi 〆car park = potential bottleneck (because it is too small) 〆restrict access to activists disrupting the conference 〆activists hiding in caves or woods Preventive measures: → patrol surrounding caves & woods → use different accesses to avoid traffic congestion ✓ entrance A for VIP → provide limousine for VIP ✓ entrance B for the press → reserve car park for the press ✓ entrance C for visitors → schedule a shuttle for visitors → video monitoring of the river bank ✓ rescue boat at disposal ✓ carry out security checks before visitors reach entrances ✓ locate smoking areas within the building only ✓ set out procedures in case of emergency 490 active textbook lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_4.ogg pg 73 ex 10 speaking ]]> 489 2 Considering alternatives pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active edit_ol_qa You work for the Rockdale Centre. Consider alternative solutions. Supposing that employees gathered to protest, I would try to take advantage of the situation and show the Rockdale centre can manage such challenges show you can manage challenges If we meet unauthorised reporters we will escort them out of the premises to escort = to accompany Should 1 000 protesters come we could use helicopters to evacuate VIPs evacuate If you step down to pressure once, you won't be perceived as a reliable partner to be perceived as If we had organised an interview with Hamilton before announcing his participation in the event we would not have such a dilemma now dilemma Had all conferences in the world been cancelled each time disruptions by protesters were expected, no conference would have made it possible to exchange new ideas no exchange of ideas possible 488 3 Role play role_play active Find means to defuse tension before the event. Then, re-consider if you should go ahead with the conference or cancel it. Recycle new expressions and language. You want to cancel the event or at least stop Carl Hamilton from attending. ✓ Had we known about accusations of dumping toxic waste earlier, we wouldn't have invited him in the first place! ✓ If we met Hamilton to understand his viewpoint on allegations of pollution, we could take a more informed decision... 〆Should anyone get hurt no organisation will ever want to come back here! 〆Won't VIPs call off their visit if they find out their security is at risk? You want Carl Hamilton to be a speaker and prove the Rockdale Centre can manage such challenges. ✓ If we run the event as planned we could turn a threat into an opportunity! ✓ We would build a reputation for reliability & crisis management. → What if we arranged a meeting between the protest leaders & Hamilton before the conference actually begins? ✓ extra Tv coverage of the event ✓ good publicity 487 active textbook SSS support their opinion → use mixed conditionals from pg 71 ex 4 ]]> 486 in case = because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc; in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something; an in case-clause gives a reason while an if-clause describes a condition supposing that = used to ask sb to pretend that sth is true or to imagine that sth will happen provided that = (only) if - used to emphasise if; impose specific conditions or set limits on a situation; as long as, so long as, on condition that used to say what must happen or be done to make it possible for sth else to happen to escort sb from = to accompany to patrol = to walk or travel around an area, esp. at regular intervals, in order to protect or supervise it squad = section of a police force that deals with a particular type of crime; group of players or competitors from which a team is chosen for a particular game or match to close off = to isolate or separate premises = building and land near to it that a business owns or uses disruption = act of delaying or interrupting the continuity riverbank = ground along either side of a river allegation (of sth) (against sb) | ~ (that ...) | ~ (about sb/sth) = public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal fire extinguisher = metal container with water or chemicals inside for putting out small fires agile = able to think quickly and in an intelligent way; able to move quickly and easily to accuse ~ sb (of sth) = to say that sb has done sth wrong or is guilty of sth 485 In On average there is from 20% to 80% of schools pupils with English as a non-native language In For the sake of security it's much better We would postpone this event ~~for~~ to a later time ]]> 20210419 10:30-12:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Assessing risks By the end of this session you will have studied smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Lifestyle B2 484 active textbook lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_3.ogg Lexical material: What if, unless, provided that, supposing, in which case pg 72 ex 4 vocab pg 72 ex 5 speaking ]]> 483 In case of vs if active grammar the case of = reason → would be configured ≠ because of being deployed ✓ when (= if) = condition → would be configured if they were deployed [If | In case] the Customer receives a written notice from the Contractor, it shall provide the requested documents. - if = only when it receives a written notice → condition - in case = before the transaction begins → reason ]]> 482 active textbook Grammar: Conjunctions pg 73 ex 6 vocab pg 73 ex 7 vocab word focus: connectors feedback ]]> 481 bizarre = strange, odd confident = sure of oneself outbreak = sudden eruption of anger, war, disease, rebellion, etc in case = because of a possibility of something happening, being needed, etc; in connection with someone or something, or in the situation of something; an in case-clause gives a reason while an if-clause describes a condition supposing that = used to ask sb to pretend that sth is true or to imagine that sth will happen provided that = (only) if - used to emphasise if; impose specific conditions or set limits on a situation; as long as, so long as, on condition that used to say what must happen or be done to make it possible for sth else to happen 480 have been be in such a terrible situation now But for the emergency services ~~had arrived~~ arriving so quickly, many more people would have died The ~~emergency signalistion has played~~ fire alarm went off ]]> 20210415 10:30-12:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Expressing opinion, conditionals and regrets By the end of this session you will have studied

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 479 active textbook 478 20210412-1107 Regrets, expressing exceptions active grammar 477 active textbook set for homework pg 131 ex 1 2 language bank - if, but for pg 21 ex 5 practice listening speak_out_advanced_audio_cd01_11.ogg pg 21 ex 6 speaking Lexical material: Metaphors T / Cl Do you wish you were already over the hill? 〆 getting too old to start sth new → probably not If you are at a cross-roads, you [know where you want to go | you can't choose] ✓ you can't choose = metaphor pg 22 ex 7 8 vocab pg 159 ex 9A vocab pg 22 ex 10 vocab → find metaphors in pg 22 ex 9 T / Cl Have you ever regretted going for a half-baked idea? (...) pg 22 ex 11 speaking → recycle expressions (included metaphors from pg 159 ex 9A) to put aside some time = to keep some time free to live on borrowed time = to survive after you would expect to be dead ]]> 476 to be over the hill = not to be able to do sth well because you are too old to go downhill = to go badly to be at a cross-roads = to be in a situation when you can't choose to swallow = to pass through the oesophagus as part of eating or drinking to regurgitate /rɪˈɡə:dʒɪteɪt/ = to reproduce without thinking; repeat after memorization; to bring food that has been swallowed back up into the mouth again to live on borrowed time = to survive after you would expect to be dead half-baked = not well prepared, badly thought out to shine at sth = to be especially good at sth to put aside some time = to keep some time free flash of inspiration = clever idea that comes suddenly arbalest | crossbow = weapon which consists of a bow that is fixed onto a larger piece of wood, and that shoots short heavy arrows (called bolts) 475 had to do should have done it ~~in advance~~ earlier ~~Despite~~ Although I faced these rejections, I kept going This arbalest (crossbow) is made by of wood ]]> 20210412 10:30-12:00 MSK | 08:30-10:00 GMT 1.5 1400 active Learning the ropes By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Speak Out Advanced Unit 2.1 Words of wisdom pg 20 ex 2 A reading Words from the wise speak_out_advanced_students_book_pg20-22-130-131-149_unit2-1_opinion_conditionals_regrets.pdf session dates

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Speak Out C1 474 active textbook T / Cl Do you agree you should never apologise? (...) Lexical material: Learning (the ropes) pg 20 ex 3 A vocab pg 20 ex 3 B speaking ]]> 473 wisdom = experience and knowledge together with the power of applying them critically or practically to learn the ropes | trick of the trade = to learn thorough or special knowledge of a job; how to do something; the ways of people or the world to come under attack = to be criticised by someone steep learning curve = position in which you quickly have to learn sth difficult 472 a way that... They do ~~something~~ such a thing that they don't deserve ~~to be respected~~ being respected She's ~~been having~~ had | made a great impact on my mindset ]]> 20210331 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Stalling for time in a negotiation By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 471 active textbook Lexical material: Phrases for negotiating (naming objectives, exploring positions, conditional offers, accepting / refusing, following up on a deal) pg 123 ex 5 A B vocab set for homework pg 146 negotiating - Unit 10.3 language bank pg 147 ex 1 Unit 10.3 pg 123 ex 6 vocab Functional language: Stalling for time pg 123 ex 7 A vocab pg 123 ex 7 B listening speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_28.ogg Functional language: Negotiating terms to hold a festival T / Cl What obstacles are you likely to face when organising a festival? ✓ limited budget ✓ time constraints ✓ capacity of premises (...) pg 123 ex 8 A reading → introduce subject of negotiation pg 123 ex 8 B speaking → prepare role play pg 161 group A school administrator pg 163 group B student from the festival committee pg 123 ex 8 C D negotiating → SSS use expressions from pg 123 ex 5 A ]]> 470 ace = playing card with a large single symbol on it, which has either the highest or the lowest value in a particular card game e.g. the ace of spades / hearts / diamonds / clubs ace up your sleeve (BrE) (AmE an ace in the hole) = (informal) secret advantage, for example a piece of information or a skill, that you are ready to use if you need to trump card = (in some card games) card that belongs to the suit (is one of the four sets in a pack/deck of cards) that has been chosen for a particular game to have a higher value than the other three suits to come up / turn up trumps = to do what is necessary to make a particular situation successful, especially when this is sudden or unexpected to trump = to beat sth that sb says or does by saying or doing sth even better, e.g. They were trumped by another firm that made a lower bid 469 20210329 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Making a negotiation plan By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 468 active textbook 467 1 Lead in pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png active edit_ol_qa edit_text_for_reading_task textbook Discuss in groups the following questions. What are the most challenging negotiations you've ever had? ✓ reaching a win/win solution ✓ haggling because you have only a limited budget ✓ stalling for time because you need approval from your hierarchy ✓ turning down a good, but expensive, offer (...) coming from different cultures What are the most common obstacles? 〆lacking adequate prep 〆misunderstanding the range / scope of the negotiation 〆understanding each other's weaknesses 〆taking a discount for granted 〆deferring a decision (...) emotions, expectations What features does a good negotiator need? ✓ experience ✓ diplomacy ✓ credibility, reputation ✓ trustworthiness ✓ empathy, charisma (or at least being likeable) (...) stress resistance When are concessions difficult to make? ✓ when you haven't planned well enough ✓ when you are asking too much in compensation (...) How do you explore positions? ✓ ask tentative questions 'What if...?' ✓ use question tags 'You would like a discount, wouldn't you?' ✓ use negative questions 'Don't you want to pay less for more?' 466 2 Negotiation techniques pix/icons8-dictionary-100_white.png active edit_text_for_reading_task Match the techniques with their definitions Find what you have in common = setting out common goals Delay = deferring a decision Make sb believe that you will do sth that you do not really intend to do = bluffing Agree to getting less to conclude the deal = making a compromise Allow sb to have sth, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult = making concessions Avoid insulting the other partner = being diplomatic Make sure all parties are satisfied with the outcome = reaching a win-win solution 465 active textbook pg 122 ex A vocab pg 122 ex 2 A B reading Seven tips for negotiating pg 122 ex 2 C vocab Functional language: Negotiating pg 122 ex 3 A pg 122 ex 3 B listening speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_27.ogg Methodology: Stages of a negotiation pg 122 ex 4 A B listening ]]> 464 20210505-1924 Negotiation stages active decks deck_of_phrases_negotiation_stages.csv 463 active textbook Lexical material: Phrases for negotiating (naming objectives, exploring positions, conditional offers, accepting / refusing, following up on a deal) pg 123 ex 5 A B vocab set for homework pg 146 negotiating - Unit 10.3 language bank pg 147 ex 1 Unit 10.3 pg 123 ex 6 vocab Functional language: Stalling for time pg 123 ex 7 A vocab pg 123 ex 7 B listening speak_out_advanced_audio_cd02_28.ogg Functional language: Negotiating terms to hold a festival T / Cl What obstacles are you likely to face when organising a festival? ✓ limited budget ✓ time constraints ✓ capacity of premises (...) pg 123 ex 8 A reading → introduce subject of negotiation pg 123 ex 8 B speaking → prepare role play pg 161 group A school administrator pg 163 group B student from the festival committee pg 123 ex 8 C D negotiating → SSS use expressions from pg 123 ex 5 A ]]> 462 4 Role play role_play active Recycle new expressions and language. You want your partner to approve a very expensive project. You have to think big if you want to succeed. Negotiate terms of the agreement. Don't put all your cards on the table right from the start. → you want to turn trumps = do what is necessary to make a particular situation successful → keep an ace up your sleeve ✓ set objectives ✓ explore positions (→ active listening) ✓ establish common goals ✓ make an offer ✓ use 'if' + 2nd conditional ✓ make concessions & compromise ✓ review, double-check you understand ✓ accept the deal ✓ reach an agreement ✓ follow up the deal ✓ keep the conversation open You have already committed yourself to 3 projects this month. Human resources are expensive. You believe this project is too big. You have a limited budget. Demand concessions. I'll go along with... ✓ disagree with some objectives 〆stall for time and/or defer decision 〆 refuse a few offers ✓ use 'if' + 1st conditional 〆don't compromise → demand concessions ✓ reach an agreement ✓ follow up the deal 461 YLE = young learners of English preschool education = nursery school, day care centre, playgroup, kindergarten primary school = a school for children aged 5 to 11 public school = (BrEn) private school for young people between the ages of 13 and 18, whose parents pay for their education secondary school / grammar school (BrEn) / high school (AmEn) = school for young people between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18 form = (BrE, old-fashioned) a class in a school sixth form = the last two years in a secondary school for pupils aged 16 to 18 who study for A-level exams A levels = school leaving qualification offered by educational bodies in the United Kingdom to students completing secondary or pre-university education HNC (High National Certificate) = higher education/further education qualification in the United Kingdom (usually 1 year) HND (Higher National Diploma) = diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good students may progress to a course leading to a degree BA (Bachelor of Arts) degree in = diploma after a 2-3 year course at university graduate = someone who has completed a university degree, especially a first degree Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Baccalaureatus in Artibus Cum Honore) = 1-2 year postgraduate degree Master's degree in = academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree post-graduate = person with a higher degree; student who continues studies after graduation (кандидат наук) to undertake a research degree in (subject) candidate of sciences / PhD (in some countries) = кандидат наук doctor (of sciences) = someone who holds the highest level of degree given by a university haggling ~ (with sb) (over sth) = arguing with sb in order to reach an agreement, especially about the price of sth bargain = thing bought for less than the usual price; (with sb) an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do sth for each other to defer = to delay sth until a later time; to postpone to stall ~ (on / over sth) = to try to avoid doing sth or answering a question so that you have more time; to make sb wait so that you have more time to do sth 460 eligible for restricted by this limitation Most likely you will be | get stuck at some point if... ]]> 20210324 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Negotiating objectives By the end of this session you will have studied print

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 459 active textbook DVD case study commentary Conclusions ✓ batna (best alternative to a negotiated agreement) ✓ coinage feedback T / Cl How to prepare for a negotiation? ✓ your position ✓ your partner's position → focus on common ground rather than differences ✓ ideal outcome ✓ middle outcome ✓ batna (bottom line below which you shouldn't go) = room for manoeuvre What is important to be a good negotiator? ✓ understand the real needs of the other party ✓ be a good listener = have a win-win attitude → focus on coinage = what doesn't cost you much but has high value for the other party Areas of sponsorship ✓ opportunities for business development ✓ opportunities for broader exposure = creative solutions (advertising) ]]> 458 457 to our internal policy, all decisions can't be taken by a 3rd party company We're still ~~the~~ a UK British team In (the) case if they ~~will~~ have more time between matches ]]> 20210322 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Negotiating within BATNA By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Case study Kensington United pg 42 Current situation reading market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg42-43-133-141_case_study_kensington_united_negotiation.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 456 active textbook England & Wales Age Reception 4-5 Year One 5-6 Year Two 6-7 ]]> 455 active textbook reading T / Cl How do you make a football club commercially successful? (...) pg 42 listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_030.ogg SSS feedback ✓ club travel agency ✓ hospitality facilities (e.g. vip boxes for business people) ✓ joint venture with insurance company ✓ training courses in leadership ✓ football boot manufacturing company T / Cl What fringe benefits should players get? ✓ mobile phones ✓ personal sports cars for 3 top players (...) What will Universal Communications demand in return? ✓ product placement ✓ advertising on T-shirts ✓ Asian celebrity endorsement (...) pg 43 task 1 2 SSS role play negotiation (use agenda) T / Cl Can Kensington afford to recruit a top player? (...) Is a top player who costs 20 million Euro the guarantee that Kensington will win the European cup? (...) pg 43 listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_031.ogg T / Cl Will Chinese fans really enjoy a fiery top-player like Henry Obogu, or would they prefer someone less sensational and more respectable? (...) postponed to next lesson video

DVD case study commentary ]]> 454 to meet half way = to yield or concede half of the difference in order to effect a compromise or reconciliation with to have a finger in every pie = to be involved in a lot of different activities or knows about a lot of different things fiery = quickly or easily becoming angry; showing strong emotions, especially anger to outbid sb for sth = to offer more money than sb else in order to buy sth, for example at an auction fringe benefits = extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages BATNA = best alternative to a negotiated agreement. In negotiation theory, the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement or BATNA is the most advantageous alternative course of action a party can take if negotiations fail and an agreement cannot be reached coinage = process of inventing a word or phrase reception = (also known as Nursery, Year R, Year 0 or FS2 for foundation second year) first year of primary school in England and Wales. It comes after nursery and before Year One in England[1] and Wales, or before Primary 2 in Northern Ireland. Pupils in Reception are usually aged between four and five 453 For the first time At the beginning I will move alone ~~Whether~~ If you decide to sponsor our company, we can... Whether you decide to sponsor our company or not , we can... ]]> 20210317 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Thinking win/win By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. EF Business English TB 2 Unit 29 Think Win / Win & Working Towards Agreement ef_business_english_student_book_2_efekta_Unit_29.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> EF Business English TB 2 2 Unit 29 Think Win / Win & Working Towards Agreement 452 active textbook Lexical material: Summarising, clarifying, restating pg 77 ex D Lexical material: Suggesting alternative outcomes T / Cl Have you ever made any rash decisions that affected the impact of your negotiations? (...) pg 78 ex E vocab pg 78 ex F vocab Lexical material: Negotiating idioms (level playing field, moving the goalposts...) T / Cl When should you lay out your cards on the table? ✓ not too early in the negotiation process pg 78 ex G fixed expressions ]]> 451 20190903-2312 Conditional questions active grammar 450 deviation = act of moving away from what is normal or acceptable; a difference from what is expected or acceptable to enforce ~ sth (on sb) = to make sth happen or force sb to do sth amicable /ˈæmɪkəbl/ = done or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without quarrelling settlement = official agreement that ends an argument between two people or group small talk = polite conversation about ordinary or unimportant subjects, especially at social occasions assertive = expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice leeway = amount of freedom that you have to change sth or to do sth in the way you want to to dwell on / upon = to think or talk a lot about sth, especially sth it would be better to forget smooth = completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes or rough areas; happening or continuing without any problems; (often disapproving) (of people, especially men, and their behaviour) very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere effectively = used when you are saying what the facts of a situation are rash = doing sth that may not be sensible without first thinking about the possible results courtesy service = given as a prize or provided free by a person or an organization level playing field = conditions are fair and equal for all concerned to move the goalposts = to change the rules for your own benefit the ball is in your court = it is your responsibility to make the next move to call the shots = to exercise authority or be in charge; to set the agenda down to the wire = happening until the last minute possible; wire stretching across over a race track at the judges' stand, to mark the line at which the races end to get to first base = to make the first step towards something to lay your cards on the table = to disclose all your information up the ante = to raise the stakes (level of risk) to reach stalemate = to be stuck; unable to reach an agreement to stick to one’s guns = to refuse to yield (concede) or change your mind 449 'm not don't agree with the original investment ]]> affiliated /ə'fili:,eitəd/ 20210315 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Negotiating By the end of this session you will have studied ef_business_english_student_book_2_efekta_Unit_29.pdf -->

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 448 active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_15.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_16.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_17.ogg Lexical material: Persuading & dealing with objections pg 68 ex 5 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_15.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_16.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_17.ogg pg 69 ex 6 vocab set for homework pg 69 ex 7 vocab ]]> 447 to merit = to deserve lead time = time for preparation 446 sign signing today? ]]> sleety /sli:tɪ/ 20210311 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Dealing with objections By the end of this session you will have studied ef_business_english_student_book_2_efekta_Unit_29.pdf -->

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 445 active textbook pg 68 ex 2 discussion T / Cl Should a sales representative give in to pressure? (...) Should a sales representative bill for study as a threat to a reluctant customer? 〆 no Should a sales representative denigrate competition? 〆 no Should a salesperson say 'If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys'? 〆 probably not → may be perceived as ↔ Good quality costs to give in to pressure = to accept [willingly | reluctantly] ✓ reluctantly pg 68 ex 3 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_12.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_13.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_14.ogg ]]> 444 to bill sb for sth = to ask for payment to denigrate = to make a critical remark to give in = to stop fighting or arguing and do as the other person wants peanut = of little importance or influence or power; of minor status if you pay peanuts, you get monkeys = good quality costs to haggle (over / about) = to dispute or bargain persistently chlorine = chemical element, poisonous greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell. It is often used in swimming pools to keep the water clean slave = person who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for them, calling one a slave is demeaning and strips away their humanity enslaved = today, most historians speak of “enslaved people” instead of “slaves.” This language separates a person's identity from his/her circumstance 443 a cliche, ~~isn't it~~ doesn't it ? It doesn't work in this way It's extremely important that it fits well ~~for~~ the profile ... a big house outside ~~the~~ Moscow ]]> 20210304 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Dealing with objections, redirecting objections By the end of this session you will have studied

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 442 active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_08.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_09.ogg pg 67 ex 4 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_10.ogg pg 67 ex 5 6 speaking pg 67 ex 7 listening & speaking the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_10.ogg pg 67 ex 8 role play set for homework pg 67 ex 9 negative questions pg 67 ex 10 speaking → choose one object to sell & prepare a few question tags to persuade your customer → practise question tags & negative questions ✓ sellers ask questions ✓ customers answer without yes / no ]]> 441 concerned (about / for sth) (that ...) = worried and feeling concern about sth; to be interested in sth to be terrible at sth = not to be good at doing sth cold calling = practice of telephoning sb that you do not know, in order to sell them sth luncheon voucher = ticket given by some employers in Britain that sb can exchange for food at some restaurants and shops 440 much many mistakes ~~For the~~ At first ~~time~~ I would like to be very clear and understandable ~~Are~~ you are planning to make a journey this summer, aren't you? ]]> 20210303 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Questions for persuading By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Questions for persuading, negative questions, dealing with objections the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg66-69_questions_for_persuading_negative_questions_dealing_w_objections.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 439 active textbook 438 20200131-0916 Tag questions active grammar 437 20200131-0910 Tag questions active decks deck_of_phrases_question_tags_a202.csv 436 20210123-1051 Question tags active review grammar_tag_questions_b2_01_selection.csv grammar_tag_questions_b2_02_selection.csv grammar_tag_questions_b2_03_selection.csv 435 active textbook pg 66 ex 2 negative questions ]]> 434 point taken = to understand a thing that sb says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact 433 demandable demanding I'm terrible ~~to remember~~ at remembering , am aren't I? The crisis has ~~broken the economics~~ disrupted the economy | markets ]]> 20210301 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Raising money for a social cause By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. Market Leader 3rd Edition Advanced Case study Movers and shakers market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg12-13_case_study_movers_and_shakers.pdf todo Negotiation techniques

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 432 active textbook market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd01_5.ogg ✓ inspirational speech ✓ no (boring) facts & figures ✓ personal story ✓ rhetorical questions ✓ repetitions ✓ contrast of ideas ✓ change of tone 〆 quite theatrical 〆 perhaps a little naive & overdone T / Cl You can rub your shoulders with the most talented, influential people [you have joined a special club, group | you feel uncomfortable because it is overcrowded] ✓ you have joined a special club, group → flatter professional recognition & social status aspirations of the nouveaux riches pg 13 task SSS practise networking pg 13 What happens next ]]> 431 active textbook DVD case commentary Feedback Logistaid ✓ support concept of a gala dinner to raise funds ✓ include concrete examples in the director's speech of how people may contribute ✓ ensure there is appropriate follow-through Networking tips ✓ be open & friendly, but not over familiar on a 1st meeting ✓ have a memorable story about yourself (perhaps asking for advice) ✓ be an active listener → don't look for the next person to talk to ✓ have objectives but don't be prescriptive 〆 don't end a conversation w/o a new contact or follow-up meeting scheduled Celebrity ambassador ✓ match figurehead's personal experience with charity's target ✓ identify with the celebrity ✓ choose the right ambassador to attract media attention ]]> 430 wip grammar 429 follow-through = actions that sb takes in order to complete a plan figurehead = person who is in a high position in a country or an organization but who has no real power or authority prescriptive = (formal) telling people what should be done 428 less fewer people but who can pay more ]]> 20210224 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Using formal & informal registers in writing By the end of this session you will have studied smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 427 active textbook ]]> 426 active textbook pg 12 reading for gist background T / Cl What is the purpose of this dinner? (...) pg 12 A planning meeting → answer qs 1-5 1) invite business people who are not necessarily related to humanitarian aid (but not competing against each other) ✓ German Grief ✓ Konstantin Habensky ✓ Natalia Vadianova ✓ Sobchak 〆 Tinkoff (...) (to be continued) ]]> 425 dignitary = (plural dignitaries) a person who has an important official position calling card (AmEn) = visiting card (BrEn) movers & shakers = successful business people, sports personalities, politicians and people from the media to cut sb short (in the middle of sth) = to interrupt NGO = non governmental organisation; organization that is not part of any government; a key distinction is between not-for-profit groups and for-profit corporations; the vast majority of NGOs are not-for-profit to rub shoulders with = to meet and spend time with a famous person, socially or as part of your job disabled / handicapped = disabled is the most generally accepted term to refer to people with a permanent illness or injury that makes it difficult for them to use part of their body completely or easily. Handicapped is slightly old-fashioned and many people now think it is offensive. People also now prefer to use the word disability rather than handicap. The expression disabled people is often preferred to the disabled because it sounds more personal. Disabled and disability can be used with other words to talk about a mental condition: mentally disabled * learning disabilities. If somebody's ability to hear, speak or see has been damaged but not destroyed completely, they have impaired hearing/speech/sight (or vision). They can be described as visually/hearing impaired or partially sighted: The museum has special facilities for blind and partially sighted visitors. (src: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary) jab (BrEn) = (informal) an injection to help prevent you from catching a disease, e.g. flu jab; sudden strong hit with sth pointed or with a fist dubious (about sth) / (about doing sth) (of a person) = not certain and slightly suspicious about sth; not knowing whether sth is good or bad 424 the 17 (pronounced seventeenth) to the 20 (pronounced twentieth) of November ]]> 20210218 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Networking with ice breakers & open questions By the end of this session you will have studied todo Negotiation techniques

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Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. adverbials_mindmap.pdf ]]> 417 active textbook pg 9 ex F speaking T / Cl Should you systematically tell your business partners about your all products and services? 〆 no → don't confuse networking with pitching pg 10 ex A speaking pg 10 ex B C listening market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd01_3.ogg market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd01_4.ogg pg 10 ex D E listening market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd01_3.ogg ~~pg 10 ex F G~~ ]]> 416 merely = used meaning 'only' or 'simply' to emphasize a fact or sth that you are saying 415 for me asking where you're from? I don't think you have met Petra, do have you? It's beyond of the first meeting ('s topics OR beyond the topics of a first meeting) ]]> 20210217 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Leveraging your network By the end of this session you will have studied Rescheduled from previous lesson pg 8 ex C D reading & language pg 9 It's not what you know market_leader_3rd_advanced_students_book_pg7-12_unit1.pdf todo Negotiation techniques

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 414 active textbook pg 8 ex C reading & language pg 9 It's not what you know Lexical material: Networking, leverage pg 8 ex D vocab T / Cl How important is altruism in networking? ✓ to the extent you are interested in a person rather than just what they can provide you with Have you been in a situation when networking felt rather sleazy? 〆 tone felt manipulative 〆 when mirroring the interlocutor's stance failed (...) ]]> 413 to slouch = to stand, sit or move in a lazy way, often with your shoulders and head bent forward to nod off = to fall asleep insincere = saying or doing sth that you do not really mean or believe agreeable = pleasant and easy to like apropos of (formal) = in connection with; on the subject of, about; concerning to provide a referral /rə'fə:əl/ = act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency) to bump into = to meet without expecting to leverage = ability to influence what people do sleazy = morally degraded or doubtful selfless = altruistic 412 to me ]]> referral /rə'fə:əl/ 20210215 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Using voice modulation, posture, mannerism in presentations By the end of this session you will have studied Content management system update By default only the session log (with homework / prep) for the future lesson is displayed.

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Market Leader 3rd Edition Advanced C1 Unit 1 First impressions 411 active textbook pg 6 ex B listening & discussion market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd01_1.ogg T / Cl How do you take charge of the space when giving a presentation? 〆 stay behind your laptop to change slides ✓ move around the room → use a remote (control) to change slides → use eye contact to scan & interact more with the audience T / Cl Are you a kinaesthetic listener / learner / thinker / speaker? What clusters of behaviour do you know of? (...) pg 6 ex C D Listening & discussion market_leader_3rd_advanced_audio_cd01_2.ogg Lexical material: Distracting body language T / Cl If you flick during a presentation, it's [positive | negative]? ✓ negative pg 7 ex E F vocab ]]> 410 indifferent to sb/sth = having or showing no interest in sb/sth peacock = large male bird with long blue and green tail feathers that it can spread out like a fan; type of ostentatious display ostentatious = behaving in a way that is meant to impress people by showing how rich, important, etc. you are stage fright = nervous feelings felt by performers before they appear in front of an audience effective = adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result efficient = performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort rehearsal = time that is spent practising a play or piece of music in preparation for a public performance to flick = to move or make sth move with sudden quick movements to fidget = to move restlessly posture /'pɔstʃə:/ = position in which you hold your body when standing or sitting gesture /'dʒestʃə:/ = movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning voice modulation = manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified to take charge = to assume control lectern = stand for holding a book in a church or chapel, esp. for a bible from which lessons are to be read; a similar stand for a lecturer shade ~ of sth = different kind or level of opinion, feeling, etc rigid /'ridʒəd/ = (often disapproving) (of rules, methods, etc.) very strict and difficult to change; stiff and difficult to move or bend mannerism = way of speaking or moving that is typical of a person 409 another the other side (person) There is no ~~some~~ obligatory learning in... ]]> reimbursed /,ri:əm'bə:st/ 20210211 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Public speaking By the end of this session you will have studied print

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 408 active textbook World Championship of Public Speaking: Part 2 Published on Nov 9, 2012 Each year, Toastmasters International hosts the World Championship of Public Speaking. After months of regional elimination rounds, 30,000 international competitors are whittled down to nine finalists, the best public speakers in the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_958291&feature=iv&src_vid=rvbg9kFDTxg&v=LK_N_3NvDbA T / Cl Watch and take notes of the following points: 1) emotional language 2) intonation, pace of delivery 3) body language 4) connection with the audience (share experience) 5) convincing, long-lasting message T / Cl Compare candidates: # Andrew 〆 too theatrical 〆 excessive emotional language # Stuart (3rd) ✓ wrong tie ✓ not charismatic enough to be persuasive # Ronald ✓ me, myself and I = tripling technique # Palaniappa ✓ sense of humour e.g. 25 pairs, women 50 ✓ connecting with the audience e.g. Imagine your shoes are for me... Come on, take them off! # Kenny 〆 speech delivered like a sermon by a priest 〆 excessive emotional language for certain audiences # Diana 〆 excessive emotional level 〆 distractingly painful & husky voice # Ryan (1st) ✓ begins speech off stage (i.e. no introduction, jump into action) ✓ trust is a must (rhyme) ✓ a tattoo or two (alliteration) ✓ body language (sharing a secret, 4 tattoos) ✓ use of ellipses in the narrative (skips traditional 'I do', concludes by 'I promise') ✓ convincing message + experience audience may identify with ]]> 407 pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkl/ = top or most successful point to seal the deal = to come to an agreement, to finalise the deal; to make an agreement official sting = sharp often poisonous wounding organ of an insect, snake, etc 406 20210208 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Delivering an elevator pitch By the end of this session you will have studied → choose a project → prepare an elevator pitch pg 145 tycoons pg 136 sculptures of famous people pg 136 Alfresh lunch box with cooler pg 141 new formula XF anti-wrinkle cream pg 144 on-the-spot car cleaning

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 405 active textbook Elevator pitch - draft Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vYt5Yw3EKjfVMfUqj1BSFFdVmhe3Foxodn7AUwKJhGk/edit?usp=sharing Lexical material: effective vs efficient ✓ Effective (adj.) – Adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result. ✓ Efficient (adj.) – Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort. → The difference between effectiveness and efficiency can be summed up shortly, sweetly and succinctly: Being effective is about doing the right things, while being efficient is about doing things right. https://www.insightsquared.com/blog/effectiveness-vs-efficiency-whats-the-difference/#:~:text=Effective%20(adj.),Efficient%20(adj.)&text=The%20difference%20between%20effectiveness%20and%20efficiency%20can%20be%20summed%20up,is%20about%20doing%20things%20right ]]> 404 active textbook Pitch delivery video

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Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. presentations_mindmap.pdf ]]> 402 efficient = doing sth well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money, or energy effective = producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result miraculous = like a miracle; completely unexpected and very lucky threefold /ˈθri:fəuld/ = three times as much or as many 401 been succeeded ]]> 20210204 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Supporting your pitch with arguments (scalability, penetration, ROI...) By the end of this session you will have studied → choose a project → prepare an elevator pitch pg 145 tycoons pg 136 sculptures of famous people pg 136 Alfresh lunch box with cooler pg 141 new formula XF anti-wrinkle cream pg 144 on-the-spot car cleaning

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 400 active textbook DVD case study commentary Feedback T / Cl What will tycoons want from the pitches? ✓ reassurance & comfort regarding specific areas → provide hard data → can it be easily copied? ✓ evidence of entrepreneurs' commitment What will guarantee the success of each pitch? ✓ sculptures → how easy will it be to sell? ✓ anti-wrinkle cream → did the anti-wrinkle cream undergo a fair test? → can it be protected by a patent? → how much do ingredients cost? ✓ lunch box → is it well-positioned on the market? ✓ on-the-spot car cleaning → is it scalable? → can it be protected by a patent? to be confirmed pg 59 writing to confirm tycoons' investment in an entrepreneur's project see writing file pg 127 ]]> 399 active textbook https://www.oculus.com/ ]]> 398 virtual reality (VR) = computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear to be real, making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings. This environment is perceived through a device known as a Virtual Reality headset or helmet augmented reality (AR) = interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real world are enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information, sometimes across multiple sensory modalities, including visual, auditory, haptic, somatosensory and olfactory 397 for nowadays It's a ~~wasting~~ waste of time You have to be ~~passionable~~ passionate about your project They want to look by with their own eyes I haven't ~~known~~ met this guy in person I ~~haven't known~~ don't know this guy in person ]]> augmented /ɔ'gmentəd/ 20210203 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Comparing elevator pitches, sales pitches & presentations By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Bottoms up B2 Pitching an idea vs giving a presentation Listening to a presentation for gist vs catching the break even point, ROI, etc 396 active textbook lift pitch ≠ collocation T / Cl What are the differences between an elevator or sales pitch and a presentation? ✓ timing ✓ contents ✓ more active body language ✓ few or no visuals → convincing rather than reporting video

2010 Dayton elevator speech winner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6O98o2FRHw Feedback ✓ convincing argumentation & simple concept ✓ short sentences without conjunctions to insist on mechanically exponential growth pattern ✓ tripling technique (e.g. This course was cheap, interesting and effective) ✓ alliteration (e.g. rapid, relevant and realistic) ✓ rhymes (your brand in their hand) 〆 no start up capital mentioned 〆 no call for action or request (i.e. asking audience to reflect on or do sth) 〆 no comparison with competition 〆 too fast speech 〆 little rapport with the audience → only average delivery but good product video

2012 BPC elevator speech winner elevator_pitch_contest_winner_nancy_t_wheeler_university_of_dayton.mp4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIo-enMAIxE Feedback ✓ supportive body language ✓ short sentences ✓ call for start up capital ✓ break even point ✓ ROI - return on investment ✓ comparison with competition 〆 little convincing concept (hence questionable projections) 〆 rather artificial intonation in rhetorical questions → good delivery but average product T / Cl How can elevator and sales pitch techniques help improve your presentations? ✓ use elevator pitch strategies to catch audience interest ✓ use sales people language (e.g. with metaphors about sports) to win an audience (...) → be convincing rather than just descriptive ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition B1 395 active textbook reading T / Cl Would you like to participate in such a business show? (...) pg 59 listening Presentation ending market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_041.ogg T / Cl Will you be satisfied with a 25% stake only? (...) Do you think this could sell well in Russia? Would you invest in this project if you were a business angel? (...) Isn't there much competition on the market already from Ikea and similar DIY supermarkets? 〆 sales won't go through the roof... (...) What questions would you ask? (...) pg 59 listening Follow-up questions market_leader_3rd_intermediate_audio_cd01_042.ogg T / Cl Where would you locate production? in Russia? why / why not? (...) How will you have it delivered? (...) Whose offer from the tycoons is the most attractive for the start-up? ✓ the man has a distribution channel in department stores + sales support to promote the product 〆 the woman wants a 50% stake in their business → sales network now more important than USP (unique selling points) pg 59 tasks role play - entrepreneurs vs tycoons ]]> 394 to break even = to attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business return (~ on investment, R.O.I) = amount of profit made on investment business angel = investor who provides financial backing for small start-ups or entrepreneurs. Angel investors are usually found among an entrepreneur's family and friends and are essentially the exact opposite of a venture capitalist venture capitalist = investor who either provides capital to start-up ventures or supports small companies that wish to expand but do not have access to equities markets stake = money that sb invests in a company; an important part or share in a business, plan, etc. that is important to you and that you want to be successful by all means = definitely or certainly tycoon = person who is successful in business or industry and has become rich and powerful uncompetitive = not cheaper or better than others and therefore not able to compete equally 393 one point is that... ~~From the~~ At first glance ~~The~~ Kate mentioned that ~~the~~ Luis had some kind of experience in... If I ~~would be~~ were interested in this project... ]]> 20210201 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Structuring an elevator pitch By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 392 active textbook SSS choose 2 business ideas from A to G answer qs 2-5 reading: Perfect pitch? ]]> 391 active textbook T / Cl Do you follow a similar approach to persuade your customers to buy a product? (...) Do you tell your customers how your product / service differs from the competition? (...) pg 23 ex 4 speaking pg 23 ex 5 6 listening lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_17.ogg T / Cl Would you buy the Bugzap? (...) Would you invest in this venture? (...) How effective was her pitch? Did she make a request? ✓ quite effective 〆 no → How could you contribute to her project? (...) ]]> 390 active textbook 389 active textbook 388 active textbook Pitch delivery video

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Lifestyle B2 Unit 2 Communication strategies 385 active textbook Getting what you want Persuasion techniques ✓ reciprocity = return the favour ✓ consistency = loyalty to a brand, stick to your choice despite price increase ✓ authority = celebrity endorsement ✓ likeability = recommendation by a friend or acquaintance ✓ social proof = follow the herd instinct ✓ scarcity = desire to have the unique or last one available pg 20 ex 3 vocab pg 20 ex 4 speaking pg 21 ex 5 listening A persuasive travel agent lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_15.ogg T / Cl Someone is trying to persuade you: And everyone knows... [social proof | authority] ✓ social proof pg 21 ex 6 listening lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_15.ogg A persuasive travel agent T / Cl This is [actual | actually] quite a good deal... ✓ actually = adverb You may use an adverb for [emphasising | inviting to reconsider] an offer? ✓ emphasising Functional language: Strategies for winning people over ✓ Actually... = adverb for emphasis ✓ But the good thing about it... = turn a negative into a positive ✓ It's still worth considering... = encourage the person to reconsider ✓ I'm worried that / Have peace of mind... = appeal to guilt or worry pg 21 ex 7 speaking set for homework pg 21 ex 8 speaking pg 21 ex 9 listening lifestyle_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_16.ogg pg 21 ex 10 11 12 role play T / Cl Role play → practise the following expressions ✓ and everyone knows ✓ In fact ✓ It's your lucky day ✓ Look, I'll tell you what ✓ I don't want to put pressure on you ✓ As I'm sure you are aware ]]> 384 to be on to sb = to understand the motives of someone; not to be deceived scarcity of = smallness of quantity in proportion to the wants or demands; deficiency to win over = to convert to one's position or point of view to hand over = to give control or possession of; give (something) to another person to return the favour = to do the same to someone that he has done to you; pay someone back to stick to = not to change your point of view, keep to your decision 383 demandable demanding | He requested less I don't want to put pressure on you Don't follow the herd instinct ]]> 20210127 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Writing for journalism By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 382 active textbook new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_016.ogg T / Cl Should you focus more on the reader, or on story telling and a curiosity and an eagerness to communicate? ✓ probably both (...) ]]> 381 20191016-1704 Verb patterns active grammar 380 20190418-1837 active review grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b1_02.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_verb_patterns_selection_b2_03.csv 379 active textbook pg 79 ex 8 grammar pg 79 ex 9 10 grammar pg 79 ex 11 speaking ]]> 378 picturesque = pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned; suggesting or suitable for a picture; (of language) producing strong mental images by using unusual words flavour of the month = fad; star, celebrity to invade = to enter a country, town, etc. using military force in order to take control of it; to affect sth in an unpleasant or annoying way invasion = fact of a large number of people or things arriving somewhere, especially people or things that are disturbing or unpleasant; act or a process that affects sb/sth in a way that is not welcome 377 split share compensation ~~accordingly~~ in accordance with your ... They are ~~splitted into~~ split into | spread over several centres When the 1st outbreak ~~was~~ happened... ]]> 20210125 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Learning from journalists' skills By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> New Language Leader Advanced C1 376 active textbook T / Cl What can you learn from journalists' skills? ✓ how to write succinctly ✓ how to be persuasive (...) pg 78 ex 1 A B reading for gist Hot off the press pg 78 ex 2 A B reading for detail ]]> 375 active textbook pg 79 ex 4 vocab set for homework pg 79 ex 5 paraphrasing ]]> 374 to have a way with = to be able to lead, persuade, or influence hot off the press = just appeared in print to nurture = to care for and protect sb/sth while they are growing and developing; to help sb/sth to develop and be successful peculiar = strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or worrying succinct = concise; using few words to inculcate = ~ sth (in / into sb) | ~ sb with sth (formal) to cause sb to learn and remember ideas, moral principles, etc., especially by repeating them often deplorable = (formal) very bad and unacceptable, often in a way that shocks people ferocious = very fierce, violent or aggressive; very strong to spike = to reject sth that a person has written or said; to prevent sth from happening or being made public mercilessly = without pity sloppy = that shows a lack of care, thought or effort redoubt = place or situation in which sb/sth is protected when they are being attacked or threatened to crave = to have a very strong desire for sth to flounder = to struggle to know what to say or do or how to continue with sth; to have a lot of problems and to be in danger of failing completely; to struggle to move or get somewhere in water, mud, etc restrained = showing calm control rather than emotion uninhibited = behaving or expressing yourself freely without worrying about what other people think cunning = clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose ingenue = (from French) an innocent young woman, especially in a film/movie or play to crave (for) = to have a very strong desire for sth superfluous /sju:ˈpə:fluəs/ = more than you need or want; unnecessary invaluable ~ (to / for sb/sth) | ~ (in sth) = extremely useful aspiring = wanting to start the career or activity that is mentioned; wanting to be successful in life to absorb = to make sth smaller become part of sth larger; to take sth into the mind and learn or understand it; to use up a large supply of sth, especially money or time truancy = practice of staying away from school without permission narrative = description of events, especially in a novel narration = act or process of telling a story, especially in a novel, a film/movie or a play 373 under on NHS will be constant It means ~~the pressure under~~ NHS will be under constant pressure ~~The~~ journalism is not about an extensive knowledge of the language ]]> linked /'liŋkt/ 20210121 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active A way with words By the end of this session you will have studied print

Writing task pg 89 ex 10 pt 3 writing ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. todo Elevator pitch Presentations Public speaking material Negotiation techniques

negotiations_mindmap.pdf ]]> 371 active textbook 〆 most journalists in Russia don't distinguish facts from opinions ✓ need to be brave to criticise not all only the baddies, but also the goodies What can you learn from journalists' skills? ✓ how to write succinctly ✓ how to be persuasive (...) ]]> 370 to have a way with = to be able to lead, persuade, or influence hot off the press = just appeared in print 369 resigned withdrawn You should be ~~unemotional~~ emotionless | you should be poker-faced when recruiters give you numbers ... It's ~~for~~ a 100% sure ... It's ( for ) ~~a 100%~~ sure ... which could be a bit ~~contradictionary~~ contradictory ]]> 20210120 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Deterring By the end of this session you will have studied pg 88 ex 5 reading pg 89 Boston Boot Camp pg 89 Aspen Forest smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Language Leader Advanced pg 78 Hot off the press new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg78-79_hot_off_the_press_writing_for_journalism_verb_patterns.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 368 active textbook pg 89 Boston Boot Camp pg 89 Aspen Forest → compare solutions in terms of: ✓ punishment ✓ rehabilitation ✓ deterrence T / Cl Why are such camps as the Boston one increasingly popular? (...) T / Cl Who are more difficult to rehabilitate, teenagers or adults? ✓ probably adults What are effective rehabilitation & punishment for teenagers? ✓ those which don't violate their principles → identify principles pg 88 ex 6a listening new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_021.ogg T / Cl What is a sense of fairness? ✓ understanding how to treat people equally pg 88 ex 6b listening new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_022.ogg T / Cl Which camp addresses juveniles’ psychological problems better? (...) pg 88 ex 7 SSS use criteria from pg 88 ex 6b to evaluate the Boston Boot Camp and Aspen Forest programmes pg 88 ex 8 listening new_language_leader_advanced_audio_cd02_023.ogg ~~Grammar: Adverbs of degree pg 89 ex 9 A B grammar~~ T / Cl What pieces of advice (from pg 88 ex 6b) can you use to manage junior staff? ✓ fairness ✓ respect ✓ encouragement, not punishment ✓ don't impose a structure they may reject → win support from your team to work together ✓ need (balanced, unobtrusive) guidance → no micro-management ✓ make feel competent and successful ✓ need to belong to a team → provide team building activities pg 89 ex 10 speaking set for homework - to be confirmed pg 89 ex 10 pt 3 writing ]]> 367 dormitory (BrEn) | hall of residence (AmEn) = room for several people to sleep in, especially in a school or other institution to instil sth (in / into sb) = to gradually make sb feel, think or behave in a particular way over a period of time rigorous /ˈrɪɡərəs/ = done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail, thorough recidivist = person who continues to commit crimes, and seems unable to stop, even after being punished fairly = to some extent but not very utterly = completely; to the full extent; fully; totally forensic = connected with the scientific tests used by the police when trying to solve a crime; connected with or used in a court of law 366 graduate complete the Boston Boot Camp are more... We should ~~take~~ pay more attention on to rehabilitation Instead of somebody ~~talked~~ talking to you, ~~guided~~ guiding you what to do ]]> obey /əˈbeɪ/ psychology /saɪˈkɔlədʒɪ/ 20210118 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Punishing vs rehabilitating By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Language Leader Advanced Unit 9.2 Juvenile justice new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg88-89_juvenile_justice.pdf

pg 88 ex 5 reading pg 89 Boston Boot Camp pg 89 Aspen Forest

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 365 active textbook Lexical material: Justice systems pg 88 ex 4a vocab ]]> 364 active textbook T / Cl Is life imprisonment a better deterrent than death penalty? (...) pg 88 ex 4b discussion ]]> 363 to perceive sth (as sth) = to understand or think of sth in a particular way; to notice or become aware of sth custodial = involving sending sb to prison delinquency = bad or criminal behaviour, usually of young people community service = work helping people in the local community that sb does without being paid, either because they want to, or because they have been ordered to by a court of law as a punishment offender = person who commits a crime to deter /dɪˈtə:/ ~ sb (from sth / from doing sth) = to make sb decide not to do sth or continue doing sth, especially by making them understand the difficulties and unpleasant results of their actions deterrent /dɪˈterənt/ (to sb/sth) = thing that makes sb less likely to do sth detention = state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving; punishment of being kept at school for a time after other students have gone home curfew = law which says that people must not go outside after a particular time at night until the morning; the time after which nobody must go outside rehabilitation = restoration of someone to a useful place in society adolescent = young person who is developing from a child into an adult harsh = cruel, severe and unkind 362 which who are involved in some kind of criminal activity have a gun They are guilty ~~for~~ of A, B, C They are convicted ~~for~~ of some ~~money issues~~ embezzlement | financial criminal activity It's better for 30 ~~years~~ year olds ]]> 20210113 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Dealing with juvenile crime By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 59 ex 6 grammar see pg 137 ex 1 2 extra 6 part 1 new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf smartphone or tablet device

pg 88 ex 5 reading pg 89 Boston Boot Camp pg 89 Aspen Forest

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> New Inside Out B2 361 active textbook see pg 137 ex 1 2 extra 6 part 1 Feedback ]]> 360 wip grammar New Language Leader Advanced C1 359 active textbook ]]> 358 juvenile = connected with young people who are not yet adults; (disapproving) silly and more typical of a child than an adult mugger = person who threatens or attacks sb in order to steal their money, especially in a public place 357 been doing [OR preferably I haven't done] any housework for weeks We ~~observed~~ have noticed that somebody tried (is trying) to withdraw money from your account ]]> 20210111 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Expressing criticism By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate pg 58 speaking - anecdote → recycle expressions from pg 58 ex 3 vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 356 active textbook ]]> 355 20201223-1605 Present perfect vs present perfect continuous active grammar 354 active textbook set for homework pg 59 ex 5 grammar pg 59 ex 6 grammar see pg 137 ex 1 2 extra 6 part 1 cooler pg 58 speaking - anecdote ]]> 353 to rescind /rɪˈsɪnd/ = (formal) to officially state that a law, contract, decision, etc. is no longer valid to revoke = (formal) to officially cancel sth so that it is no longer valid to terminate = (formal) to end; to make sth end 352 from on your taste It could be a reason for ~~denying~~ terminating | ending the contract It sounds OK, ~~isn't~~ doesn't it? I have always ~~been~~ hated mushrooms ]]> 20201230 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Ice breakers (cooking & dining habits in different countries) By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> New Inside Out B2 Unit 6 Eat 351 active textbook Billy Elliot is a 2000 British dance drama film directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Lee Hall. Set in County Durham, England during the 1984–85 miners' strike, the film is about a working-class boy who discovers his passion for ballet, despite his father's objection and the negative stereotype associated with being a male ballet dancer. The film stars Jamie Bell as 11-year-old Billy, Gary Lewis as his father, Jamie Draven as Billy's older brother, and Julie Walters as his ballet teacher. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Elliot ]]> 350 active textbook new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_010.ogg T / Cl How would you react to the waiter in the recording? (...) Would it be impolite to refuse to answer? (...) Functional language: Being polite & remaining calm → avoid being rude 〆 I don't care → use questions ✓ What would you recommend? Functional language: Ordering food in a restaurant T / Cl Imagine you are in a crowded restaurant: → you want something from the waiter → what kind of sign or body language do you use in a restaurant? e.g. asking for the bill (...) ✓ WRIST = world restaurant international sign technique ⇒ great topic for entertaining guests when eating out | for breaking the ice ~~pg 57 ex 1 reading & vocab How to do restaurant sign language~~ pg 57 ex 2 reading & listening new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_011.ogg Conclusion: ✓ use WRIST as a topic for ice-breakers when meeting for the 1st time → ask your guest if they know those gestures & mimic ~~pg 57 ex 3 collocations~~ T / Cl Do you know anyone who eats for a living? = a restaurant critic (...) pg 58 listening & vocab new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_012.ogg pg 58 ex 3 vocab ]]> 349 to dump = to get rid of sth you do not want, especially in a place which is not suitable lamb = young sheep bustling = full of people moving about in a busy way to dash = to go somewhere very quickly pepper mill = mill for grinding pepper to grind sth (down / up) ~ sth (to / into sth) = to break or crush sth into very small pieces between two hard surfaces or using a special machine profuse = a lot to bulge = to stick out from sth in a round shape archaic /ɔr'keiik/ = old and no longer used to disguise sb (as sb/sth) = to change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you posh = elegant and expensive; (sometimes disapproving) typical of or used by people who belong to a high social class square meal = substantial and nourishing meal you choose from a list of dishes that have separate prices, rather than having a complete meal at a fixed price stodgy = heavy and making you feel very full tablecloth = cloth that you use for covering a table, especially when you have a meal distinctive = of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing bland = lacking taste or flavour or tang subtle = evasive or mysterious; hard to grasp WRIST = world restaurant international sign technique flirtatious = behaving in a way that shows a sexual attraction to sb that is not serious attentive = helpful; making sure that people have what they need intrusive = too noticeable, direct, etc. in a way that is disturbing or annoying à la carte = if food in a restaurant is a la carte, or if you eat a la carte, you choose from a list of dishes that have separate prices, rather than having a complete meal at a fixed price set menu = menu where multi-course meals with only a few choices are charged at a fixed total price 348 did made some mistakes with conditionals What factors ~~preserve~~ prevent me from... It doesn't leave a room for an interesting report ]]> 20201228 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS iBt feedback - relocation considerations By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. New Inside Out Upper Intermediate No new homework new_inside_out_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg58-9_137_restaurant_critic_present_perfect_simple_vs_continuous.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 347 active textbook contents 〆 wasted time copying answers (10 words) from blank page given into computer → should have practised more the exam format (more mocks needed) → felt as the worst result estimated score IELTS 4 ✓ writing B1 e-mail (refund or replacement of broken toy) B2 essay (Should animals live in man-made habitats) 〆 expect many spelling mistakes estimated score IELTS 4.5/5 ✓ reading B1 〆 time management > contents estimated score IELTS 5.5 ✓ speaking B2 ✓ felt as a warmer examiner interrupted answers to ask follow-up questions estimated score IELTS 5.5/6 Estimated total score IELTS 5 (minimum of 4.0 needed in all sections) T / Cl Provisional results Listening 5.0 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking 6.5 Overall 5.5 ]]> 346 active textbook https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/childrens-stories engVid Learn English for free with 1650 video lessons by experienced native-speaker teachers. Classes cover English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, IELTS, TOEFL, and more. Join millions of ESL students worldwide who are improving their English every day with engVid. https://www.engvid.com/ Курсы английского языка для детей https://www.ef.ru/englishfirst/landing/ru/bts17?etag=EFRU_12lessons_Kids-Own-PPC-ipr-mos-gogbrand-11853663548-114812899666-486577748611-bts17-1220&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_qD_BRDiARIsANjZ2LAH_s1FWE9DZALov5PUQwh8ReouzSB-ksJmcK6F0IYm_IJ_-QMDCG0aAqm0EALw_wcB Flying Banana Children’s theatre group, Martin Cook http://flyingbananas.ru/ ]]> 345 wip grammar 344 343 until by the new year Maybe some answers ~~became~~ were left empty Relatively to ~~the~~ Russia, do you think that other countries do better? If you ~~would~~ had been asked to ~~visit~~ attend a comedy show, ~~what~~ which would you choose? ~~Despite that~~ Although I spent so much time ~~for~~ (on) learning English Despite the fact that I spent so much time ~~for~~ (on) learning English ]]> 20201222 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Practising for IELTS reading tasks By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.ielts-exam.net/ielts_reading/ smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS writing task 1 pg 125 exam practice ✓ 20min time limit = practise writing for time rather than for quality → don't use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 150 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS writing task 2 Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf

Writing task → choose a topic ✓ 30min time limit = practise writing for time rather than for quality → don't use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. schedule

23 Dec 2020 9:00 AM Test Type: IELTS for UKVI (General Training) Format: computer-delivered

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> IELTS-EXAM.NET IELTS course, english course, online writing courses, online english speaking 342 active textbook This is the easiest of the three Reading sections. The passage tends to be descriptive and factual, while the passages in the other sections contain more argument and discussion. You should spend 20 minutes at most on this sections so that you have enough time to complete the other two sections. Try to finish each section in less than 20 minutes. Read the passage as quickly as possible (up to three minutes). Look at the questions to see what type of information you need to find (up to one minute). Spend 12-13 minutes reading the passage in detail and answering the questions. If a question is taking too long, move on. Use your last 3-4 minutes to transfer your answers, checking and filling in any gaps in your answers. 〆 3-4 minutes not needed for transfer any more (was for paper-based tests) → use preview version before submitting Methodology: Recommended timing for IELTS reading Section 1 (featuring 3 extracts)

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IELTS General Reading 12 - Passage 1 https://www.ielts-exam.net/docs/reading/IELTS_Reading_General_12_Passage_1.htm IELTS Reading Sample (General) #1 https://www.ielts-exam.net/ielts_reading/703/ score 1 / 4 (if 0.5 not included) score 1 / 4 score 5 / 6 tot 7 / 14 Methodology: Recommended timing for IELTS reading Section 1 (featuring a single extract)

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General Reading 13 - Passage 1 ps://www.ielts-exam.net/docs/reading/IELTS_Reading_General_13_Passage_1.htm IELTS Reading Sample (General) #2 https://www.ielts-exam.net/ielts_reading/704/ 1 / 3 2 / 4 3 / 4 score 6 / 11 (should have been out of 14 but ran out of time) ]]> 341 wip textbook 340 wip textbook ielts_writing_topics.pdf Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. Feedback ]]> 339 prescribed = (used about a person or an organization with authority) what should be done or how sth should be done 338 20201221 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS academic vs general training By the end of this session you will have studied Complete reading practice on-line with Engvid → prepare any questions you may have re methodology ✓ scored 4.0-5.5 smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS test overview focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg5-7_ielts_test_overview.pdf More about IELTS Academic vs General Training Test format There are two types of IELTS: Academic and General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take. The Listening, Reading and Writing sections of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them. The Speaking section, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test centre will advise. (...) Sources The first section, ‘social survival’, contains texts relevant to basic linguistic survival in English with tasks mainly about retrieving and providing general factual information, for example, notices, advertisements and timetables. The second section, ‘Workplace survival’, focuses on the workplace context, for example, job descriptions, contracts and staff development and training materials. The third section, ‘general reading’, involves reading more extended prose with a more complex structure. Here, the emphasis is on descriptive and instructive rather than argumentative texts, in a general context relevant to the wide range of test takers involved, for example, newspapers, magazines and fictional and non-fictional book extracts. https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/test-format IELTS General Reading Test 1. Section 1 https://ielts-up.com/reading/general-reading-sample-1.1.html smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS writing task 2 Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf

20201222 08:30-10:00 additional lesson 23 Dec 2020 9:00 AM Test Type: IELTS for UKVI (General Training) Format: computer-delivered

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 337 active textbook https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-reading-question-types/ 〆 don't allocate time to all answers equally (questions are of increasing difficulty) ✓ read questions → anticipate answers ✓ give a general heading for each paragraph → saves time when looking for answers IELTS reading practice TFNG reading exercise #1 https://ieltsliz.com/true-false-not-given-ielts-reading-practice/ score 5 / 8 ]]> 336 wip textbook 1. Matching Headings Questions https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-reading-question-types/

Task: Choose a heading from the list which matches a section or paragraph in the passage
Skills:
- understanding the aim of a section
- identifying the difference between a main idea and supporting points
- understanding aims of paragraphs and sections
- understanding general content of paragraphs or sections
Tips
- read the headings before you read the passage
- there are often more headings than you need
- analyse the headings before trying to match them to sections or paragraphs
- answers are often numerals (i, ii, iii, iv etc) – read instructions carefully to check
- answers do not come in order
Click to practice a matching heading question.

2. True False Not Given / Yes No Not Given Questions

Task: Decide if the information or writer’s opinion in the question statements can be found in the passage
Skills:
- identifying specific information in the passage
- scanning and understanding information (T/F/NG questions)
- understanding the opinions of the writer (Y/N/NG questions)
Tips
- Understand the meaning of each answer
  - yes / true = the same information is found in the passage
  - no / false = the opposite information is found in the passage
  - not given = the information is not found in the passage
- paraphrase the statements before trying to locate the answers
- answers come in order
Click to practice some true, false not given questions and some yes, no, not given questions.

3. Matching Paragraph Information Questions

Task: Matching the information given in the question with information found in one of the paragraphs in the passage.
Skills:
- identifying specific information
- scanning for information
Tips:
- paraphrase the information in the question
- find the information in the passage
- answers do not come in order
- the answer is often a letter (A, D, C, D…) – read instructions carefully to check
- not all paragraphs may be used
Click to practice matching paragraph information questions.

4. Summary Completion Question

Task: Completing a summary by filling in the gaps using words from the passage or words given in a box
Skills:
- scanning for specific information in the passage
- understanding ideas and supporting points
- selecting appropriate words
Tips:
- identify the type of word needed for each gap (noun/verb/adjective etc)
- locate the information in the passage in order to choose the right word
- if you choose words from the passage, check how many words can be used for each answer
- answers usually come in order
- the summary must be grammatically correct which can help you in choosing the right word for the gap
Click to practice a summary completion question.

5. Sentence Completion Questions

Task: Completing sentences by filling in the gap with words from the passage
Skills:
- scanning for specific information
- selecting appropriate words
- understanding information in the passage
Tips:
- identify the type of word needed for each gap (noun/verb/adjective etc)
- locate the information in the passage in order to choose the right word
- the sentences must be grammatically correct which can help you in choosing the right word for the gap
- check how many words can be used for each answer
- answers usually come in order
Click to practice a sentence completion question.

6. Multiple Choice Questions

Task: Choose the correct answer to a question or the correct ending to a sentence from usually 3 or 4 possible options.
Skills:
- scanning for specific Information
- understanding information in the passage
Tips:
- paraphrase the information in the question and options
- locate the precise information in the passage
- answers come in order
- answers are usually letters (A,B,C or D) – read the instructions carefully to check
Click to practice a multiple choice questions

7. List Selection

Task: Choose the correct option from a list of words, information or names. This differs from multiple choice because the questions all relate to only one long list of possible answers.
Skills:
- scanning for information
- understanding information in the passage
- identifying ideas relating to others
Tips:
- read through the list and prepare paraphrases
- read through the questions and identify key words
- locate the information in the passage
- answers come in order
- answers are usually letters (A-G) – read the instructions carefully to check

8. Choosing a Title

Task: Choosing the most appropriate title from a list
Skills:
- identifying aims of a passage
- distinguishing between detail and main aims
Tips
- look at the differences between the possible titles
- pay attention to the opening paragraphs and closing paragraphs of the passage
- don’t spend too much time on this question – it is only worth one point
Click to practice choosing a title

9. Classification Questions

Task: Decide which category the information belongs to from a list.
Skills:
- locating information in the passage
- categorising information
Tips:
- find information in the passage
- decide which category the information belongs to
- look out for paraphrases

10. Matching Sentence Endings

Task: Completing sentences by matching the start of the sentence with the correct ending given in a list.
Skills:
- locating information in the passage
- understanding information
Tips:
- read through the sentences and then read through the possible endings
- prepare paraphrases
- find information in the passage
- choose the best ending to match the information in the passage
- the completed sentence must be grammatically correct
- sentence beginnings follow the order of information the passage
- answers are usually letters (A-G) – read instructions carefully to check
- there are usually more endings given than you need
Click to practice matching sentence endings to improve your reading skills. Answers do not always come in order.

11. Table Completion

Task: Completing the table using the correct word from the passage.
Skills:
- locating specific information in the passage
- choosing appropriate words
- understanding details
Tips:
- read the column headings in the table
- identify the type of word needed for each part of the table
- scan the passage for information
- answers are often located in a specific part of the passage
- check how many words you can use for the answer

12. Flow Chart Completion Questions

Task: Completing the flow chart using the correct words from the passage.
Skills:
- locating specific information in the passage
- choosing appropriate words
- understanding details and order of information
Tips:
- identify the type of word needed for each part of the flow chart
- scan the passage for information
- answers do not always come in order
- use the direction of the arrows and boxes to follow the order of information in the chart
- select the appropriate words from the passage
- check the number of words that can be used for each answer

13. Diagram Completion Questions

Task: Labelling a diagram
Skills:
- locating information in the passage
- relating the information to the diagram
- choosing appropriate words
Tips
- identify the type of word needed for the answer (noun / verb etc)
- find the information in the passage
- the information is usually located in one specific paragraph or two in the passage
- check how many words you can use for the answer
- answer do not always come in order

14. Short Answer Questions

Task: Answering questions regarding details in the passage.
Skills:
- locating information in the passage
- understanding detail and specific information
Tips:
- identify the type of words you need for each answer (noun,verb etc)
- paraphrase vocabulary in the questions
- scan the passage to locate information
- check how many words you can use for the answers
- answers come in order
Click to practice short answer questions

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23 Dec 2020 9:00 AM Test Type: IELTS for UKVI (General Training) Format: computer-delivered

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 332 wip textbook 331 active textbook Worldwide student projects focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_7.ogg score 7 / 10 (incl 1 spelling mistake) Feedback ]]> 330 wip textbook ielts_writing_topics.pdf Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. Feedback ]]> 329 active textbook The end of oil focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_8.ogg score 7 / 10 (confused 5 - 6) Feedback ]]> 328 active textbook pg 168 ex 2 vocab pg 169 ex 3 speaking Focus on reading 1 pg 169 ex 1 speaking pg 169-170 Avoiding gridlock → 3min reading for gist Methodology: Locating information in reading section pg 171 ex 2 exam practice → 3min answer questions score 2 / 5 Methodology: Sentence completion in reading section pg 171 ex 3 reading → 4min answer questions score 0 / 5 ]]> 327 credit = unit of study at a college or university (in the US, also at a school); the fact of having successfully completed a unit of study traffic congestion = traffic jam gridlock = traffic jam exhaust fumes = gases ejected from an engine as waste products 326 thousands thousand word long essay If I ~~was~~ had been more careful I could ~~get~~ have got all answers It has a negative influence to on all ~~biological objects~~ life forms ]]> 20201214 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Completing IELTS reading tasks By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Writing task → choose a topic ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. New Language Leader Advanced Unit 9.2 Juvenile justice new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg88-89_juvenile_justice.pdf

pg 88 ex 5 reading pg 89 Boston Boot Camp pg 89 Aspen Forest

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Writing task → choose a topic ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. Rescheduled from previous lesson New Language Leader Advanced pg 74 ex 2 reading pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg74-5_critical_thinking_discovery_learning_child_centred_education.pdf

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Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf

Writing task → choose a topic ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ukX2ehJmiT_DlCdigNC6MXyrCgP5fDWzPEI7cN8h6k/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson New Language Leader Advanced pg 74 ex 2 reading pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg74-5_critical_thinking_discovery_learning_child_centred_education.pdf

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Writing task https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ukX2ehJmiT_DlCdigNC6MXyrCgP5fDWzPEI7cN8h6k/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ✓ vocab ✓ metaphors 〆 little varied grammar structures → force yourself to use advanced structures e.g. conditionals 〆 inconsistent register → use neutral register 〆 chronological narrative (though not a mistake language-wise) Methodology: Breakdown for a typical essay → identify the kind of essay ✓ answer the question using an argumentative narrative 〆 don't use a chronological narrative Introduction → rephrase the topic statement → show you understand the subject matter Arguments in favour of Support statement Arguments against Support statement Conclusion ]]> 317 wip grammar 316 to lowball = to make a deliberately low estimate; to underestimate 315 dealt with a few other projects. I felt a lack of familiarity, as well as my a sense of juniority, among other university students I can ~~restore~~ recall | remember my first day ... curiosity about how many things I have missed so far ]]> laborious /ləˈbɔ:rɪəs/ 20201204 11:30-13:00 1.5 1400 active Being late for work By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Writing task → choose a topic ✓ no time limit = practise writing for quality rather than for time → use dictionaries, a thesaurus, etc → write ~ 200 words Paste your assignment in a Googledoc & send the link. New Language Leader Advanced pg 74 ex 2 reading pg 75 Jean Jacques Rousseau new_language_leader_advanced_student_s_book_pg74-5_critical_thinking_discovery_learning_child_centred_education.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 314 active textbook 313 20190624-1734 active review 312 20190624-1734 active review 311 20190624-1736 active review 310 active textbook pg 108 ex C speaking ]]> 309 2 Role play Describing hypothetical results from the past and now (mixed conditionals) active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. You have been working on an important project 6 months - with no results. You now regret your boss hadn't told you not only what to achieve, but also how to achieve your objectives. Complain to your boss. Ask for more support. If you gave me more clear tasks I wouldn't have chosen the wrong solution. (mixed conditional type 1) I wouldn't be late now if you had told me exactly what you wanted from me! (mixed conditional type 2) If I had known about this solution earlier I would now be able to finish our current project on time.(mixed conditional type 2) You are not satisfied by the work completed by your team member. You think he/she has wasted time experimenting on different solutions instead of getting the job done. If you hadn't tried different solutions you wouldn't be late now (mixed conditional type 2) If I had thought you were not competent enough I wouldn't have assigned you this task in the first place! (mixed conditional type 1) 308 active textbook How to be Late for Work - Foil Arms and Hog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vA_6GP9gjM&vl=en T / Cl Which way(s) do you think is the most / least effective if you arrive late at work? the Blamer the Gifter the Daylight Saver the Judas the Character Witness the Reverse Psychologist the Sudden Injury the Disbeliever the Funeral Attire the Quick Change Full Disclosure ]]> 307 wip textbook market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_23.ogg pg 109 ex B listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_24.ogg useful language Functional language: Probing questions, avoiding a straight or precise answer, playing for time pg 109 ex C role play → argue whether to recall or not to recall products pg 138 ex A pg 144 ex B ]]> 306 to lace = to add a small amount of alcohol, a drug, poison, etc. to a drink decisively = with firmness stuffed toy = toy sewn from a textile, and stuffed with a soft material. In British English they are soft toys or cuddly toys. In North American English they are variously referred to as plush toys, plushies, or stuffed animals. off the top of my head = without thinking hard; quickly close at hand = handy; close by; within one's range to probe ~ (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth 305 would accomplish accomplished a project now, I would get a pay rise next year If you hadn't opened malicious sites, then you wouldn't ~~get~~ have got a virus If the world ~~wouldn't have been~~ wasn't affected by the covid-19 I would travel abroad next year If the world ~~wouldn't have been~~ won't be affected by the covid-19 I ~~would~~ will travel abroad next year ]]> 20201202 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active TOEFL academic reading and general training tests By the end of this session you will have studied todo next topic more General English than business English include writing task schedule

lessons 3x / week

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 304 active textbook https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt There are 2 types of test as different immigration routes require different levels of English language ability. The test you will need to take depends on what you are applying for. For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your reading, writing, speaking and listening abilities: Innovator Start-up Tier 2 (General) Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) Student For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your speaking and listening abilities: For the following application routes, you will need to take a test that assesses your speaking and listening abilities: Tier 2 (Sportsperson) Representative of an Overseas Business partner parent settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain) citizenship The level of test you will need, known as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level, will depend on the route you are applying for. To find out which level you need, see the specific guidance for your immigration route. T / Cl Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt What is difference between Ielts and ielts UKVI? IELTS and IELTS for UKVI are the exact same test in terms of format, content, scoring and level of difficulty. The only difference is an IELTS for UKVI test is approved by the UK Home Office for work, study and migration purposes. T / Cl IELTS academic IELTS general training IELTS for UKVI IELTS life skills T / Cl Two types of IELTS: Academic and General Training https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/two-types-of-ielts-test Academic and General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test you take. The Listening, Reading and Writing sections of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them. (...) The IELTS Writing and Reading tests are different in the Academic and General Training tests. For example, the Academic test has topics suitable for anyone entering university or professional institutions. On the other hand, the General Training test contains topics based on general interest. For academic, they test your level of comprehension, and your ability to present complex ideas clearly. That's why IELTS General Training Reading is easier than the IELTS Academic. Besides the difference in the language in both the exams, the scoring format is different as well. Methodology: Differences between academic reading and general training tests Academic reading ✓ more challenging vocab → need fewer correct answers (e.g. 60% correct answers ~ IELTS 6) General training reading ✓ less challenging vocab → need more correct answers (e.g. 60% correct answers ~ IELTS 4.5) ]]> 303 20190618-0937 Conditionals active decks deck_of_phrases_conditionals.csv 302 active textbook conditionals mindmap

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf. conditionals_mindmap.pdf ]]> 301 to cope with with = to deal successfully with sth difficult to deal with = to solve a problem, carry out a task, etc to reassure sb (about sth) = to say or do sth that makes sb less frightened or worried; to restore confidence 300 how as they are Let's call a spade a spade ~~Except~~ Beside Facebook there ~~are~~ is ... ]]> 20201130 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Dealing with crises By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zgub872pGkVMo9WQHbtniGlXeO5skzQ63YQtjEzKU1A/edit?usp=sharing (continuation of previous lesson) Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate pg 106 ex B C reading Dealing with crisis student A student B

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DVD case study commentary Feedback ✓ consultant finds repugnant the goal of a company promoting violence among children & would refuse taking up such a case ✓ keep stirring up the controversy ✓ has become a product opportunity story rather than a product crisis story either → need to maximise drama or → draw attention of the public (on)to the game by writing a behind-the-scenes report how the media have tried to ban the game ✓ need to harness stories used by the media ]]> 298 active textbook pg 107 article A ]]> 297 active textbook set for homework pg 106 ex E collocations pg 106 ex F discussion ]]> 296 to tamper with sth = to make changes to sth without permission, especially in order to damage it outrage = strong feeling of shock and anger to chop = to cut into pieces to ensue = to happen after or as a result of another event; to follow rival = person, company, or thing that competes with another in sport, business, etc to flounder = to struggle to know what to say or do or how to continue with sth to empathise = be understanding of; to share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of inward = towards yourself and your interests precious = valuable or important and not to be wasted inevitable = which cannot be avoided robust = very strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break; strong and not likely to fail or become weak fallible /ˈfæləbl/ = able to make mistakes or be wrong to withdraw sth (from sth) = to stop giving or offering sth to sb committed = willing to work hard and give your time and energy to sth; believing strongly in sth swiftly = happening or done quickly and immediately; doing sth quickly 295 opens the makes room for rumours You have to be ready to respond to these rumours ~~For the long distance~~ In the long run I don't think so that they managed the crisis well ]]> 20201125 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Google interview feedback By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zgub872pGkVMo9WQHbtniGlXeO5skzQ63YQtjEzKU1A/edit?usp=sharing (continuation of previous lesson) Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate pg 106 ex B C reading Dealing with crisis student A student B schedule

20201123 Google interview (review leadership principles)

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20201123 Google interview (review leadership principles)

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 291 active textbook market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_19.ogg pg 106 ex D listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_20.ogg T / Cl Once a crisis has been identified, you need [containment | a contingency plan](containment-|-a-contingency-plan.xml) ✓ containment = to keep under control pg 106 ex E listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_21.ogg pg 106 ex F listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd03_22.ogg ]]> 290 wip grammar 289 inevitable = which cannot be avoided robust = very strong; able to survive being used a lot and not likely to break; strong and not likely to fail or become weak fallible /ˈfæləbl/ = able to make mistakes or be wrong to withdraw sth (from sth) = to stop giving or offering sth to sb committed = willing to work hard and give your time and energy to sth; believing strongly in sth swiftly = happening or done quickly and immediately; doing sth quickly SaaS = method of software delivery that allows data to be accessed from any device with an internet. Software as a service is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. It is sometimes referred to as "on-demand software", and was formerly referred to as "software plus services" by Microsoft 288 reimburse pay some compensations It's a right ~~handed located~~ hand drive ]]> 20201116 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Managing crises By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zgub872pGkVMo9WQHbtniGlXeO5skzQ63YQtjEzKU1A/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device

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20201123 Google interview (review leadership principles)

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Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate Case study - In Range market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg110-111_case_study_in_range_dealing_with_a_crisis.pdf Consider options for contents of future lessons: (probably a mix of all) 1) IELTS course book ✓ vocab (rather academic - less relevant to your needs) (grammar) → IELTS test in near future 2) General English course book ✓ grammar ✓ vocab → IELTS + life abroad 3) Business English course book ✓ vocab ✓ communication skills (negotiating, dealing with conflicts...) → work abroad 4) articles from the press ✓ vocab (some grammar) → work + life abroad schedule

20201123 Google interview (review leadership principles)

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20201102 behavioural interview (Facebook) 20201103 technical interview (Facebook) → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 279 active textbook 278 active textbook https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-dependants-of-uk-visa-applicants-tiers-1-2-4-5 T / Cl Life in the UK test For settlement or permanent residence, you will need to: ✓ pass the Life in the UK test AND ✓ produce acceptable evidence of speaking and listening skills in English at B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. This is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3 (src: http://www.ingiltereforumu.com/Pdf/lifeintheuk1.pdf pg 17) Life in the United Kingdom - A guide for new residents 3rd edition ✓ read for gist each chapter → complete 'Check that you understand' section ✓ collect new vocab → create a word-list ✓ learn facts & figures → write your own questions & answers → practise with SRS (space repetition software) https://www.pdfdrive.com/life-in-the-united-kingdom-handbook-a-guide-for-new-residents-d177007909.html Life in the UK test - free edition 2013 ✓ practise on-line tests https://issuu.com/redsquirrelpublishing/docs/life_in_the_uk_test_free_edition_2013 UK Citizenship Test UK Citizenship Test comprises of 24 questions required to be answered. Minimum marks required to pass this test is 75%. The questions that are set based mainly on the Handbook “Life in the United Kingdom: A guide for new residents”. We recommend all the candidates, aspiring to be UK Citizens, to refer this Book religiously for writing the UK Citizenship Test. https://www.thelifeinuktest.co.uk/uk-citizenship-test.php ]]> 277 wip textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 276 wip grammar 275 second wind = (informal) new energy that makes you able to continue with sth that had made you tired second breath = easier breathing that follows difficult breathing when one makes a severe physical effort, as in running or swimming 274 reach out contact me this Wednesday (reach me out) Performance increased in by 1.1 ~~times~~ ~~For the first time~~ At first | At the beginning speaking is more important ]]> 20201021 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Update the previous topic (focus on WHY you did not agree) Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing

Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Title: Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule

20201102 behavioural interview (Facebook) 20201103 technical interview (Facebook) → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 273 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl Facebook interview #3 questions Title: Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Title: Design doc Key concepts: conformance with templates, upstream research, communicativeness, cohesiveness, conciseness, time-proof, (advanced) literacy skills, plain English, TOC, due diligence https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 272 wip grammar 271 conciseness = terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words nitty-gritty = realities or practical details of a matter; most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience 270 either both a system design and ... ]]> 20201019 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Title: Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule

20201102 behavioural interview (Facebook) 20201103 technical interview (Facebook) → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 269 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 268 wip grammar 267 266 so as good as Google They are ~~existing at~~ available in Zurich The More stories the more chances of success we have They are really ~~scare about~~ scared of ~~if they~~ having to stop everything ~~For the first time~~ At first | At the beginning I ~~was disagree~~ disagreed ... the situation ~~goes~~ is (not) under ~~the~~ control ~~The situation~~ we ran the risk of being out of control ]]> 20201014 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Understanding differences in expected answers at interview questions By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Title: Graph QL Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule

20201102 behavioural interview 20201103 technical interview → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 265 active textbook https://www.google.com/about/philosophy.html Ten things we know to be true We first wrote these “10 things” when Google was just a few years old. From time to time we revisit this list to see if it still holds true. We hope it does—and you can hold us to that. 1. Focus on the user and all else will follow. Since the beginning, we’ve focused on providing the best user experience possible. Whether we’re designing a new Internet browser or a new tweak to the look of the homepage, we take great care to ensure that they will ultimately serve you, rather than our own internal goal or bottom line. Our homepage interface is clear and simple, and pages load instantly. Placement in search results is never sold to anyone, and advertising is not only clearly marked as such, it offers relevant content and is not distracting. And when we build new tools and applications, we believe they should work so well you don’t have to consider how they might have been designed differently. 2. It’s best to do one thing really, really well. We do search. With one of the world’s largest research groups focused exclusively on solving search problems, we know what we do well, and how we could do it better. Through continued iteration on difficult problems, we’ve been able to solve complex issues and provide continuous improvements to a service that already makes finding information a fast and seamless experience for millions of people. Our dedication to improving search helps us apply what we’ve learned to new products, like Gmail and Google Maps. Our hope is to bring the power of search to previously unexplored areas, and to help people access and use even more of the ever-expanding information in their lives. 3. Fast is better than slow. We know your time is valuable, so when you’re seeking an answer on the web you want it right away–and we aim to please. We may be the only people in the world who can say our goal is to have people leave our website as quickly as possible. By shaving excess bits and bytes from our pages and increasing the efficiency of our serving environment, we’ve broken our own speed records many times over, so that the average response time on a search result is a fraction of a second. We keep speed in mind with each new product we release, whether it’s a mobile application or Google Chrome, a browser designed to be fast enough for the modern web. And we continue to work on making it all go even faster. 4. Democracy on the web works. Google search works because it relies on the millions of individuals posting links on websites to help determine which other sites offer content of value. We assess the importance of every web page using more than 200 signals and a variety of techniques, including our patented PageRank™ algorithm, which analyzes which sites have been “voted” to be the best sources of information by other pages across the web. As the web gets bigger, this approach actually improves, as each new site is another point of information and another vote to be counted. In the same vein, we are active in open source software development, where innovation takes place through the collective effort of many programmers. 5. You don’t need to be at your desk to need an answer. The world is increasingly mobile: people want access to information wherever they are, whenever they need it. We’re pioneering new technologies and offering new solutions for mobile services that help people all over the globe to do any number of tasks on their phone, from checking email and calendar events to watching videos, not to mention the several different ways to access Google search on a phone. In addition, we’re hoping to fuel greater innovation for mobile users everywhere with Android, a free, open source mobile platform. Android brings the openness that shaped the Internet to the mobile world. Not only does Android benefit consumers, who have more choice and innovative new mobile experiences, but it opens up revenue opportunities for carriers, manufacturers and developers. 6. You can make money without doing evil. Google is a business. The revenue we generate is derived from offering search technology to companies and from the sale of advertising displayed on our site and on other sites across the web. Hundreds of thousands of advertisers worldwide use AdWords to promote their products; hundreds of thousands of publishers take advantage of our AdSense program to deliver ads relevant to their site content. To ensure that we’re ultimately serving all our users (whether they are advertisers or not), we have a set of guiding principles for our advertising programs and practices: We don’t allow ads to be displayed on our results pages unless they are relevant where they are shown. And we firmly believe that ads can provide useful information if, and only if, they are relevant to what you wish to find–so it’s possible that certain searches won’t lead to any ads at all. We believe that advertising can be effective without being flashy. We don’t accept pop–up advertising, which interferes with your ability to see the content you’ve requested. We’ve found that text ads that are relevant to the person reading them draw much higher clickthrough rates than ads appearing randomly. Any advertiser, whether small or large, can take advantage of this highly targeted medium. Advertising on Google is always clearly identified as a “Sponsored Link,” so it does not compromise the integrity of our search results. We never manipulate rankings to put our partners higher in our search results and no one can buy better PageRank. Our users trust our objectivity and no short-term gain could ever justify breaching that trust. 7. There’s always more information out there. Once we’d indexed more of the HTML pages on the Internet than any other search service, our engineers turned their attention to information that was not as readily accessible. Sometimes it was just a matter of integrating new databases into search, such as adding a phone number and address lookup and a business directory. Other efforts required a bit more creativity, like adding the ability to search news archives, patents, academic journals, billions of images and millions of books. And our researchers continue looking into ways to bring all the world’s information to people seeking answers. 8. The need for information crosses all borders. Our company was founded in California, but our mission is to facilitate access to information for the entire world, and in every language. To that end, we have offices in more than 60 countries, maintain more than 180 Internet domains, and serve more than half of our results to people living outside the United States. We offer Google’s search interface in more than 130 languages, offer people the ability to restrict results to content written in their own language, and aim to provide the rest of our applications and products in as many languages and accessible formats as possible. Using our translation tools, people can discover content written on the other side of the world in languages they don’t speak. With these tools and the help of volunteer translators, we have been able to greatly improve both the variety and quality of services we can offer in even the most far–flung corners of the globe. 9. You can be serious without a suit. Our founders built Google around the idea that work should be challenging, and the challenge should be fun. We believe that great, creative things are more likely to happen with the right company culture–and that doesn’t just mean lava lamps and rubber balls. There is an emphasis on team achievements and pride in individual accomplishments that contribute to our overall success. We put great stock in our employees–energetic, passionate people from diverse backgrounds with creative approaches to work, play and life. Our atmosphere may be casual, but as new ideas emerge in a café line, at a team meeting or at the gym, they are traded, tested and put into practice with dizzying speed–and they may be the launch pad for a new project destined for worldwide use. 10. Great just isn’t good enough. We see being great at something as a starting point, not an endpoint. We set ourselves goals we know we can’t reach yet, because we know that by stretching to meet them we can get further than we expected. Through innovation and iteration, we aim to take things that work well and improve upon them in unexpected ways. For example, when one of our engineers saw that search worked well for properly spelled words, he wondered about how it handled typos. That led him to create an intuitive and more helpful spell checker. Even if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, finding an answer on the web is our problem, not yours. We try to anticipate needs not yet articulated by our global audience, and meet them with products and services that set new standards. When we launched Gmail, it had more storage space than any email service available. In retrospect offering that seems obvious–but that’s because now we have new standards for email storage. Those are the kinds of changes we seek to make, and we’re always looking for new places where we can make a difference. Ultimately, our constant dissatisfaction with the way things are becomes the driving force behind everything we do. Methodology: Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. ]]> 264 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 263 wip textbook https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 262 wip grammar 261 rapport = friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well 260 further ahead They can't be so as fast as Facebook The recruiter ~~said~~ told me that other locations are on a hiring freeze It was ~~in the~~ last year when... It's already mature, without ~~kids' diseases~~ teething issues ]]> equipped /i'kwipt/ recruiter /ri'kru:tə:/ 20201012 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed. Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or coworker. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule

20201102 behavioural interview 20201103 technical interview → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112]]> 259 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit Case 11 title: Midnight bug sample questions: Describe a situation where you were facing a technical issue and your normal troubleshooting method wasn’t working. What did you do? Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit Case 7 title: Quality assurance trade-offs sample questions: What would you do if a teammate didn’t want to participate in an event that you organized? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. (Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.) Key concepts: resolving team conflicts https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit Case 3 title: Oscar ceremony broadcasting sample questions: Have you ever solved a really complex problem in at work? Illustrate the problem. How did you approach it? Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit T / Cl Facebook interview #3 questions title: Graph QL sample questions: Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Key concepts: presentation skills https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 258 wip grammar 257 to cope with = to deal successfully with sth difficult 256 for on preparation We allocated one hour ~~for presentation~~ to presenting new technologies I was presenting (delivering) some presentation ]]> 20201007 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule

20201102 behavioural interview 20201103 technical interview → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 255 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 254 253 grammarly grammaticaly It's very ~~often when there is~~ common to see a disclaimer You haven't got to save money ... a place where I can ~~energise myself~~ recharge my batteries We ~~worked~~ went through possible scenarios ]]> affiliate /ə'fili:ət/ 20201005 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule

20201102 behavioural interview 20201103 technical interview → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 252 active textbook Youtube samples of received pronunciation and regional disparities ✓ Paul McCartney ✓ Hugh Laurie ✓ Stephen Fry ]]> 251 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Methodology: Supporting opinions with facts ✓ support each statement about yourself with an example If I were my previous boss, I would say that... because... ]]> 250 to nip sth in the bud = to check at the outset; prevent at the start; block or destroy in the beginning 249 you yourself in the eyes of other people ... and compare with what do you think about yourself I will be 100% satisfied ~~by 100%~~ ]]> 20200930 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for behavioural interviews with the STAR method By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule

beginning of November ✓ system design interview ✓ another round of behavioural questions interview (stress interview?) → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 248 active textbook https://www.facebook.com/careers/jobs/261824385172203/ Software Engineer, Infrastructure Responsibilities Lead complex technical efforts across many engineers Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers Design core, backend software components Code using primarily C/C++, Java, PHP and Hack Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations and vice versa Conduct design and code reviews Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various system resources Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated experience driving change within an organization and leading complex technical projects Programming experience in either C, C++, Java, C# or other relevant coding languages Experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience ]]> 247 active textbook THE STAR METHOD The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing. Situation: Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. You must describe a specific event or situation, not a generalized description of what you have done in the past. Be sure to give enough detail for the interviewer to understand. This situation can be from a previous job, from a volunteer experience, or any relevant event. Task: What goal were you working toward? Action: Describe the actions you took to address the situation with an appropriate amount of detail and keep the focus on YOU. What specific steps did you take and what was your particular contribution? Be careful that you don’t describe what the team or group did when talking about a project, but what you actually did. Use the word “I,” not “we” when describing actions. Result: Describe the outcome of your actions and don’t be shy about taking credit for your behavior. What happened? How did the event end? What did you accomplish? What did you learn? Make sure your answer contains multiple positive results. Make sure that you follow all parts of the STAR method. Be as specific as possible at all times, without rambling or including too much information. Oftentimes students have to be prompted to include their results, so try to include that without being asked. Also, eliminate any examples that do not paint you in a positive light. However, keep in mind that some examples that have a negative result (such as “lost the game”) can highlight your strengths in the face of adversity. SAMPLE STAR RESPONSE: Situation (S): Advertising revenue was falling off for my college newspaper, The Review, and large numbers of long-term advertisers were not renewing contracts. Task (T): My goal was to generate new ideas, materials and incentives that would result in at least a 15% increase in advertisers from the year before. Action (A): I designed a new promotional packet to go with the rate sheet and compared the benefits of The Review circulation with other ad media in the area. I also set-up a special training session for the account executives with a School of Business Administration professor who discussed competitive selling strategies. Result (R): We signed contracts with 15 former advertisers for daily ads and five for special supplements. We increased our new advertisers by 20 percent over the same period last year. HOW TO PREPARE FOR A BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW Recall recent situations that show favorable behaviors or actions, especially involving course work, work experience, leadership, teamwork, initiative, planning, and customer service. Prepare short descriptions of each situation; be ready to give details if asked. Be sure each story has a beginning, middle, and an end, i.e., be ready to describe the situation, including the task at hand, your action, and the outcome or result. Be sure the outcome or result reflects positively on you (even if the result itself was not favorable). Be honest. Don't embellish or omit any part of the story. The interviewer will find out if your story is built on a weak foundation. Be specific. Don't generalize about several events; give a detailed accounting of one event. Vary your examples; don’t take them all from just one area of your life. SAMPLE BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Practice using the STAR Method on these common behavioral interviewing questions: (...) see below ]]> 246 active textbook Methodology: Identifying overlapping topics and distinguishing fields of interest → Match the following topics with the fields of interest: greatest & weakest points of your career cross functional collaboration conflict resolution leadership mentoring upstream & downstream feedback Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your biggest achievement? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Methodology: Expressing key concepts with HR buzzwords → Add into the following chart key expressions which you will need to address each area of interest. e.g. team player → XFN collaboration

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]]> 245 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 244 grit = courage and determination that makes it possible for sb to continue doing sth difficult or unpleasant dev ops = developer operations, IT staff member in charge of sys admin, mostly hardware, who have the ambition to become software engineers but lack skills to script anything more advanced than backups and network configurations 243 for to communication It will be a ~~life-changer~~ life-changing decision Let's allocate one hour per week ~~for~~ to writing ]]> 20200928 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Managing upstream and downstream feedback By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your biggest achievement? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing schedule

beginning of November ✓ system design interview ✓ another round of behavioural questions interview (stress interview?) → how to deal with a crisis situation

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 242 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback

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]]> 241 stubbornness = attitude of being unyielding, unbending, inflexible resilience = ability of people or things to feel better quickly after sth unpleasant, such as shock, injury, etc 240 by for this reason (OR that's why he was fired He was not so as qualified as we'd expected at this level We spent several months ~~for~~ (on) trying to find somebody We'd like to ~~make~~ give you a chance ~~for you~~ He said you ~~have already known~~ knew that I'm that kind of person who is not good at communication ]]> 20200923 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Prepare for Facebook interview #3 questions Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your biggest achievement? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you mentor junior developers? How do you build team spirit? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 239 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jcViF8_ySD10Qq3vuZQtN2stcREFfdP_7M1d8Sa6eg8/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 238 237 for to some attacks ...to develop my career ~~such~~ so that I can be responsible for systems Efforts to learn English will ~~turn up~~ pay off by working in an international environment ... ~~have a budget of~~ be credited some amount of trust We can split by into 2 questions I have to think about ~~to change~~ changing my current employer The end of the probation period didn't ~~turn out~~ lead to | conclude into a permanent job It ~~turned out to fire~~ resulted in (the) firing (of) the employee on probation It turned out ~~to fire~~ that the employee on probation was fired ]]> mature /mə'tyur/ 20200921 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Facebook interviews #1-2-3 feedback By the end of this session you will have studied Speaking Prepare for Facebook interview questions ✓ practise the Kangaroo exercise on 2-3 case studies only ✓ prepare TOC with personalised headings to navigate notes during the interviews → consider using vim-markdown-wiki

Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → draft 2-3 follow-up questions per case study Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson - check if still relevant Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 236 active textbook 235 wip grammar 234 succinct = concise 233 talk speak without mistakes ... it was not clear what ~~did~~ they ~~want~~ wanted to hear I spent a lot of time ~~for~~ on telling stories He ~~said~~ told me try to think about... I tried to ask as ~~much~~ many questions as I can ... from ~~the~~ home After 1 year in ~~the~~ London If you manage to ~~achieve~~ get | obtain an offer Can you tell me about ~~upward~~ upstream feedback ]]> 20200914 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Dry-run interview questions, choosing support stories By the end of this session you will have studied Speaking Prepare for dry-run interview questions

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 232 active textbook 231 indifferent to = having or showing no interest in sb/sth to take sth with a grain | pinch of salt = to view something with scepticism or not to interpret something literally silver bullet = simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem 230 were involved STAR methodology Some people are indifferent ~~with~~ to the technology I spent some meaningful time ~~for~~ (on) finding the story I spent some meaningful time ~~for finding~~ to find the story It's much ~~more~~ better to assign a new task for a person who has never had an experience ~~with~~ in this area Go to ~~the~~ hell ]]> 20200909 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Preparing for Facebook interview By the end of this session you will have studied Speaking Prepare for dry-run interview questions to be confirmed

Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 14 Are you focused on goals rather than being rewarded? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 229 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 228 active textbook 227 whirlpool = place in a river or the sea where currents of water spin round very fast: (figurative) She felt she was being dragged into a whirlpool of emotion to think outside the box | out of the box = metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. This phrase often refers to novel or creative thinking unwavering = (formal) not changing or becoming weaker in any way 226 ourself ourselves ... These smart people will ~~say~~ tell you what to do ]]> newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ 20200907 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 13 Would you rather have a lot of impact on people or being appreciated? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 14 past simple vs present perfect

Complete the following exercises pg 26-29 key to exercise

Check your answers with the key at the end of each file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit13-14_present_perfect_vs_past_simple_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 225 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 224 wip grammar 223 feasibility study = study of the practicability of a proposed project; uncover the strengths and weaknesses of an existing business or proposed venture, opportunities and threats as presented by the environment, the resources required to carry through, and ultimately the prospects for success MVP = minimum viable product, version of a product with just enough features to satisfy early customers and provide feedback for future product development 222 received developed some bad grammar habit ... making sth new from ~~the~~ scratch ... when people make ~~apologises /ə'pɔlə,dʒaizəz/~~ apologies /ə'pɔlədʒi:z/ It's ~~fun~~ funny , managers ~~said~~ told me ]]> 20200903 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 11 Describe a situation where you were facing a technical issue and your normal troubleshooting method wasn’t working. What did you do? Case 12 How would you react if your team received negative feedback about a part of the project that was entirely assigned to you? Case 13 Would you rather have a lot of impact on people or being appreciated? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press Unit 14 past simple vs present perfect

Complete the following exercises pg 26-29 key to exercise

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 221 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ✓ Choose a simple example to explain the technical issue ]]> 220 to soldier on = to continue with what you are doing or trying to achieve, especially when this is difficult or unpleasant in due time = at the appropriate time to bury your head in the sand = to refuse to think about unpleasant facts, although they will have an influence on your situation to keep a low profile = to avoid attracting attention to yourself to confess (to sth / to doing sth) = to admit, especially formally or to the police, that you have done sth wrong or illegal to lay / put the blame for sth on sb = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad 219 for at all members I didn't spend enough time ~~for~~ on quality assurance ]]> 20200902 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Answering leadership interview questions By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 9 How do you move forward when stakeholders want to go in one direction, but you don’t think that’s the right way to do it? Case 10 Tell me about a time you dealt with frustration/when something didn’t go as planned. Case 11 Describe a situation where you were facing a technical issue and your normal troubleshooting method wasn’t working. What did you do? Case 12 How would you react if your team received negative feedback about a part of the project that was entirely assigned to you? Case 13 Would you rather have a lot of impact on people or being appreciated? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 218 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 217 active textbook https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 216 active textbook 215 wip grammar 214 viable = that can be done; that will be successful to urge = to advise or try hard to persuade sb to do sth; to make a person or an animal move more quickly and/or in a particular direction, especially by pushing or forcing them to advocate = (formal) to support sth publicly; to recommend upgradability = (uncountable) (computing, of electronic equipment) capability of being improved in functionality by the addition or replacement of components non-compete agreement = contract between an employee and an employer in which the employee agrees not to enter into competition with the employer during or after employment. These legal contracts prevent employees from entering into markets or professions considered to be in direct competition with the employer. non-compete clause = in contract law, a non-compete clause (often NCC), or covenant not to compete (CNC), is a clause under which one party (usually an employee) agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party (usually the employer). Some courts refer to these as "restrictive covenants" to dispel = to make sth, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear rumour = piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, but that may not be true gossip = (disapproving) informal talk or stories about other people's private lives, that may be unkind or not true tittle-tattle = (informal, disapproving) unimportant talk, usually not true, about other people and their lives; gossip hearsay = things that you have heard from another person but do not (definitely) know to be true to breach = not to keep to an agreement or not keep a promise 213 were had been working for | on for a long time was cancelled Maybe after this coronavirus ~~will be~~ is eliminated (over | ended) , people will not want to... What percent are ~~capable of to be~~ being | can be called (OR may be considered) a stakeholder I ~~was~~ absolutely disagreed with stakeholders There is a mechanism which is responsible to for the engine ~~For~~ the first time (OR At first) it's difficult to explain ]]> 20200831 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 7 (Focus on resolving team conflicts) What would you do if a teammate didn't want to participate in an event that you organized? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 212 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback 〆 don't give too many arguments to convince you were right ✓ focus on actions you took to convince e.g. estimate costs of both solutions in a table e.g. prove in a pie chart estimated share of users in the near future... ]]> 211 hackathon | hack day | hackfest | codefest | a portmanteau of hacking marathon = design sprint-like event; often, in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers, project managers, domain experts, and others collaborate intensively on software projects. The goal of a hackathon is to create functioning software or hardware by the end of the event well founded = having good reasons or evidence to cause or support it; opp. ill founded fruitful = producing many useful results to dissuade ~ sb (from sth / from doing sth) = to persuade sb not to do sth to nip in the bud = to cut off at the very commencement of growth; to kill in the incipient stage 210 made gave some ~~advices~~ pieces of advice about these new technologies Software engineers are addicted ~~with~~ to ... If we ~~didn't do~~ hadn't done that maybe we ~~were not~~ would not be so successful in other meetings OK, you can just ~~make~~ ask for | request | get | have a refund One round is dedicated ~~for~~ to behavioural questions It is possible this question will be asked ~~twicely~~ twice He proposed to build sth in ~~the~~ house It should be ~~able to be re-used~~ reusable Maybe we should stress this ~~moment~~ point ]]> 20200826 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result Case 5 Let's suppose you are joined a group of senior members on a project? how do you work with them? Tell me about one of your goals that you set for yourself and why? Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) Prepare question 2 https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 209 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 208 diffident (about sth) = not having much confidence in yourself; not wanting to talk about yourself; shy sheepish = looking or feeling embarrassed because you have done sth silly or wrong; shy 207 it down it in a report It was very ~~fun~~ funny It was ~~very~~ much fun I tried to ~~mix~~ combine my full time job with my last year at university Google is ~~kept up to~~ ahead of Facebook by roughly 8 years There are not so many ~~moments~~ things to enhance We spend a lot of time ~~for~~ on testing software by ourselves ]]> assume /ə'su:m/ pressure /'preʃə:/ 20200824 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 206 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback ]]> 205 catch-up video = most TV providers offer their own form of catch-up TV through set-top boxes and apps. Catch-up programmes are usually available for a much shorter amount of time through set-top boxes, typically just seven days Widevine = proprietary digital rights management (DRM) technology provider used by Google Chrome and Firefox web browsers (and some of its derivates), Android MediaDRM, Android TV, and other consumer electronics devices to work your fingers to the bone = to work extremely hard, especially for a long time back of the envelope calculation = informal mathematical computation, often performed on a scrap of paper, such as an envelope. A back-of-the-envelope calculation uses estimated or rounded numbers to develop a ballpark figure quickly duct tape = wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses, is often confused with gaffer tape (which is designed to be non-reflective and cleanly removed, unlike duct tape) duct tape solution = temporary fixes that mitigate the underlying problems but don't solve them ad-hoc = Latin phrase meaning literally "to this". In English, it generally signifies a solution designed for a specific problem or task, non-generalizable, and not intended to be able to be adapted to other purposes to rig something (up) = to make or to build sth quickly, using whatever materials are available made in a garage = to do something with little effort, not completely done, poorly done, little or no effort is used in the job/activity home-made, homebrewed = made or produced in the home or by yourself 204 not be on the ~~other~~ same page ... when people ~~hit~~ score a goal ]]> alert /ə'lə:t/ 20200819 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Answering leadership interview questions By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Prepare the following: ✓ Discuss anything that’s on your resume, including current projects and details. ✓ Provide specific examples about what you did and the resulting impact. ✓ Critique yourself and share what you learned from a past situation. ✓ Discuss why you’d like to make a change. Pay special attention to FB leadership principles ✓ Move Fast ✓ Be Bold ✓ Be Open ✓ Build Social Value V-Team -- an example of XFN collaboration at Yandex. F <-> T, Set (F) ~ Set (T) => Product, where F -- function, T -- team. Rescheduled from previous lesson

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 203 active textbook https://theinterviewguys.com/leadership-interview-questions/ 5 main categories: ✓ Teamwork Oriented ✓ Problem Solving ✓ Initiative/Leadership ✓ Interpersonal Skills ✓ Challenge/Stress/Pressure T / Cl Top 25 Leadership Interview Questions (Example Answers Included) https://theinterviewguys.com/behavioral-interview-questions-and-answers-101/ Draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AQCySqeiNBriBqtCO9R4kTEmwpeQ--dmykQS02qt96A/edit?usp=sharing Methodology: Answering questions about leadership ✓ explain your leading skills in a crisis situation ✓ demonstrate your spirit of initiative ✓ emphasise how your team supported you (perhaps as a natural, implicit leader) T / Cl Feedback 〆 avoid anonymous answers w/ buzzwords (aka bullshit bingo) e.g. Ultimately, the project was a success, finishing on time and with all deliverables meeting or exceeding expectations → use business collocations w/ detailed examples e.g. Ultimately, the project was a success because we became the market leader, finishing on time despite the crisis and financial setbacks and with all 12 deliverables listed in the contract meeting or exceeding expectations, namely regarding the scalability of our solution ]]> 202 under one's wing = under the care or protection of to divvy up = (informal) to divide sth, especially money into two or more parts 201 with into small teams I was ~~informal~~ the implicit team lead I broke down this task by into ~~atomic~~ straightforward, unambiguous ~~tasks~~ ones ]]> 20200817 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Finding examples of XCC (cross, common communication) in your CV By the end of this session you will have studied CV Find examples of XCC (cross, common communication) in your CV. → prepare to describe situations → practise STAR methodology → rehearse (role-play) interview Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b9WTgleoUq4QE2_3Adef1SgXZ2oCnbLYclwhdqN9bzw/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 200 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B6GTgBQLxabFKyO0pqvNbgLqwOt1Iuakxz0eIsxr0jI/edit# → prepare to describe situations → practise STAR methodology → rehearse (role-play) interview https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b9WTgleoUq4QE2_3Adef1SgXZ2oCnbLYclwhdqN9bzw/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl How did the multifaceted expertise of different team members help avoid groupthink in young, start-up companies, such as in your first job? (...) Have you got any experience in working in a self-directed team? What role did you play? (...) What experience have you got in cross functional communication in the same team? ✓ virtual teams (...) What new challenges did you encounter in cross functional communication within your own organisation? 〆 different technologies (...) How did you negotiate and improve cross functional communication with outsourced companies? 〆 different company cultures 〆 several time zones ✓ work around the clock - 24/7 → shortened deadlines ⇒ eventually took over the smaller, outsourced company (...) ]]> 199 wip grammar 198 multifaceted = having many different aspects to be considered groupthink = first used in 1972 by social psychologist Irving L. Janis that refers to a psychological phenomenon in which people strive for consensus within a group. In many cases, people will set aside their own personal beliefs or adopt the opinion of the rest of the group. Occurs in groups when individual thinking or individual creativity is lost or subverted to stay within the comfort zone of the consensus view to swot up on = (BrE, informal) to study a particular subject very hard, especially in order to prepare for an exam OTT = over-the-top (OTT) media service is a streaming media service offered directly to viewers via the Internet. OTT bypasses cable, broadcast, and satellite television platforms, the companies that traditionally act as a controller or distributor of such content outstaffing = type of remote employments when a hired person carries out all the job duties for a company (client) being officially employed by another company (outsourcing agency). The latter one acts as an employer, thus is responsible for wages, bonuses, equipment granted to a worker, while a client company provides a worker with tasks and assignments; outsourcing refers to the whole project support, while outstaffing provides hiring and maintenance of individuals 197 highly loaded high load service (thousands of requests per second), which ~~has~~ was integrated into Yandex Search I spent at least one hour ~~for~~ on just ~~diving in~~ searching about | digging this topic When it started it was 50 developers ~~under the hood~~ swoting up (on game development) ~~And~~ yes and no It just became another ~~one~~ team They were ~~catched~~ caught as crawlers We ~~met~~ reached some consensus with our team ]]> 20200812 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Writing for IELTS By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) ielts_writing_topics.pdf

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Writing Topics for IELTS Examination (http://www.aippg.net/forum) 196 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/15wfFcCYoPisQ4mdFAoqMb9q3OjHUQ7kNCW8DKDO6PPs/edit?usp=sharing June 1 2002 Soon people who cannot work with computers will be disadvantaged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? ]]> 195 wip grammar 194 computer literate = able to use a computer any-key engineer = engineer who is only able to press a key when asked but not understanding why data-driven = making strategic decisions based on data analysis and interpretation. A data-driven approach enables companies to examine and organise their data with the goal of better serving their customers and consumers remote employee = someone who is employed by a company, but works outside of a traditional office environment. This could mean working from a local co-working space, from home, at a coffee shop, or in a city across the world alongside = together with or at the same time as sth/sb brick and mortar = traditional street-side business that offers products and services to its customers face-to-face in an office or store that the business owns or rents. The local grocery store and the corner bank are examples of brick-and-mortar companies 193 bring come | get back to our original topic Most people will go ~~to the~~ on-line It (ability to build your own web-site) will be ~~extremely demandable~~ required | expected ]]> 20200810 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Giving examples of mentorship By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result → read examples from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629 → practise 'used to - be used to' e.g. I used to be a developer → use present perfect continuous e.g. I have been learning xyz since... → use 3rd conditionals e.g. In retrospect, if I had known about this earlier I would have chosen another solution → practise 'have sth done' e.g. We will have a bug tracker queue configured (...) Write at least 250 words. No time limit Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 192 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Feedback 〆 avoid colloquial language in an academic essay e.g. the bus factor → situation beyond control, act of God 〆 avoid informal language in a neutral / formal essay e.g. one of these guys → one of them | one of these people ✓ use consistent register ✓ use present perfect for events connecting the past and the present ✓ use past simple for describing a past experience estimated mark: IELTS 5.3 ]]> 191 bus factor = measurement of the risk resulting from information and capabilities not being shared among team members, derived from the phrase "in case they get hit by a bus." It is also known as the bread truck scenario, lottery factor, truck factor, bus/truck number, or lorry factor Kanban = lean method to manage and improve work across human systems. This approach aims to manage work by balancing demands with available capacity, and by improving the handling of system-level bottlenecks; Like Scrum, Kanban is a process designed to help teams work together more effectively all things considered = after taking everything into consideration your opinion has changed and believe that... SSOT = in information systems design and theory, single source of truth (SSOT) is the practice of structuring information models and associated data schema such that every data element is mastered (or edited) in only one place. Any possible linkages to this data element (possibly in other areas of the relational schema or even in distant federated databases) are by reference only. Because all other locations of the data just refer back to the primary "source of truth" location, updates to the data element in the primary location propagate to the entire system without the possibility of a duplicate value somewhere being forgotten SME = subject-matter expert is a person who is an authority in a particular area or topic. The term is used when developing materials about a topic (a book, an examination, a manual, etc.), and expertise on the topic is needed by the personnel developing the material coveted = greatly desired 190 these those ~~guys~~ [informal register] people | one of them ... lack of experience ~~with~~ in / of distributed systems ... places which had to be changed ~~regarding~~ for the task From ~~the~~ one point of view ~~From~~ On the one ~~point of view~~ hand ...by distributing new tasks evenly ~~across~~ among team members So, ~~all things considered~~ to put it in a nutshell , we were able to resolve the issue ]]> 20200805 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Avoiding blaming people directly By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result → read examples from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629 → practise 'used to - be used to' e.g. I used to be a developer → use present perfect continuous e.g. I have been learning xyz since... → use 3rd conditionals e.g. In retrospect, if I had known about this earlier I would have chosen another solution (...) Write at least 250 words. No time limit Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 189 active textbook ]]> 188 active textbook pg 41 ex 3 have something done T / Cl What is time consuming but cheap to have done? ✓ changing a flat tyre (...) What is relatively easy but expensive to have done? ✓ repainting (...) → I will have the flat tyre of the forklift repaired ]]> 187 active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_50.ogg T / Cl How can you avoid blaming people directly? ✓ use the passive form pg 41 ex 5 passive pg 41 ex 6 grammar pg 41 ex 7 8 role play pg 115 internal auditor ✓ practise being polite ✓ use passive & modals forms pg 117 night shift supervisor ✓ suggest what should be done ✓ use modals forms ]]> 186 to mend = to repair forklift = small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them skip = large open container for putting old bricks, rubbish/garbage, etc. in. The skip is then loaded on a lorry/truck and taken away stacking = placing in a vertical arrangement so that each item in a pile is resting on top of another item in the pile rack = piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden bars, that is used for holding things or for hanging things on pallet = heavy wooden or metal base that can be used for moving or storing goods 185 for by 2 days It ~~will be~~ is checked at the moment I have to clarify this ~~moment~~ isue with our security guards It will be dedicated ~~for~~ to VIP vehicles ]]> 20200804 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Analysing quality By the end of this session you will have studied Writing task Give examples of junior software engineer mentorship as a tech lead at Yandex → practise star methodology ✓ situation ✓ task ✓ action ✓ result → read examples from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629 → practise 'used to - be used to' e.g. I used to be a developer → use present perfect continuous e.g. I have been learning xyz since... → use 3rd conditionals e.g. In retrospect, if I had known about this earlier I would have chosen another solution (...) Write at least 250 words. No time limit Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d73sMoYXumzXUyuvPaEnbGP6SRu62xlnPUiMLfIjdYg/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate Unit 3 Quality the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg36-47_unit3_quality.pdf The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 39 ex 7 8 collocations

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 184 active textbook T / Cl Why are statutory requirements in the RF often higher than elsewhere? ✓ legacy of the USSR 〆 form of protectionism How often do poor industry standards result in design defaults? (...) Are measurable objectives always compatible with best practice? 〆 technical specifications to be satisfied are too demanding What quality assurance will satisfy customer expectations in Russia? ✓ not made in Russia!? Is best practice rather than profit margins on the agenda of Russian manufacturing plants? 〆 probably not yet set for homework - to be confirmed pg 39 ex 9 10 presentation & discussion T / Cl Where do you have your office during quarantine at home? in the kitchen? (...) What should the kitchen of the 21st century look like? Which white goods will be present? (...) video

Clever Kitchen - interior designing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSNI8w1orxk Watch the video. Would you buy such a design? Why / Why not? → describe its features ✓ practise new adjectives from pg 39 ex 5 vocab ]]> 183 20190919-1744 The passive active grammar 182 active textbook ]]> 181 20200404-1056 Have something done active grammar 180 active textbook pg 41 ex 3 have something done Feedback ]]> 179 wip textbook ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: XXX ]]> 178 statutory /ˈstætjutərɪ/ = fixed by law; that must be done by law compulsory = obligatory design fault = flaw in a product which is due to it being poorly designed technical specifications = precise guidelines which establish how the product should be built industry standards = accepted norm in a particular field of business to impose = to force sb/sth to have to deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant quality assurance = system put in place to ensure that quality targets are met to enumerate = to name things on a list one by one 177 made Chinese -made cars It's ~~completely~~ absolutely impossible (You are very unlikely) to meet this problem You run tests at on your own computer ~~In addition too~~ There is also I want the car ~~to be~~ fixed (repaired) ]]> the Maldives /'mɔ:l,daivz/ 20200803 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Describing quality & standards By the end of this session you will have studied print

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 176 active textbook https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-the-star-interview-response-technique-2061629 ]]> 175 wip grammar 174 173 for (on) listening to my favourite podcasts You felt you already knew what ~~does~~ it ~~mean~~ means I understand ~~roughly~~ almost 100% They have decided to ~~strict~~ strengthen rules ]]> coding /'kəudiŋ/ recording /rɪˈkɔ:dɪŋ/ 20200709 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Choosing quality By the end of this session you will have studied Quality is in the eye of the stakeholder

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 172 active textbook discuss using the following expressions - white goods - planned / built-in obsolescence - labour time - spare parts - fashion - frequent upgrade - recycling - taken-for-granted quality - enchanting quality - depreciation of assets implemented by B2B T / Cl What is your definition of quality? (...) pg 38 ex 1 discussion Quality is in the eye of the stakeholder ]]> 171 active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_47.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_48.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_49.ogg pg 38 ex 4 word building Lexical material: Adjectives describing quality positively & negatively pg 39 ex 5 speaking ]]> 170 wip grammar 169 beholder = person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses; observer substandard = of less than the required or normal quality or size; inferior exacting = needing or demanding a lot of effort and care about details shoddy = designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently heavy-duty = made for long or hard use; very strong flimsy = thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies, lacking solidity or strength, not convincing to splash out = (informal) to spend a lot of money on sth compliance (in - with) = practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority disposable = item that can be disposed of after it has been used tough = strong enough to deal successfully with difficult conditions or situations 168 on to | onto another provider ... quality software with the ~~next~~ following traits Exactly at the same time it should be scalable ]]> 20200708 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2 active Choosing quality By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate pg 36 ex 3 scan reading pg 37 Two kinds of quality the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg36-39_quality_vs_planned_obsolescence.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 B2 167 active textbook pg 36 ex 3 reading pg 37 Two kinds of quality T / Cl Are Russian products closing the gap with Western ones in terms of quality? 〆 only warfare and nuclear installations Can you afford quality for quality's sake? 〆 probably not = doesn't actually add real value What are the two kinds of quality mentioned? ✓ taken for granted quality = should be a standard in today's competing markets ✓ enchanting quality = calls for innovation (e.g. IPhones) pg 36 ex 4 5 reading for detail pg 36 ex 6 7 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_46.ogg T / Cl Do you think long-lasting goods are more eco-friendly? (...) Do you believe consumers really want planned obsolescence? ✓ easier to recycle 〆 some consumers don't want to upgrade so often ✓ some consumers don't want to keep things too long because they may not be fashionable any more (...) ]]> 166 durability = ability to last long by resisting to stress or force white goods = domestic appliance, is usually defined as a large machine which accomplishes some routine housekeeping task, which includes purposes such as cooking, or food preservation built-in / planned obsolescence = commercial strategy to decide of built quality and when goods could become old-fashioned; falling into disuse or becoming out of date fracture = fact of sth breaking, especially a bone heading = title printed at the top of a page or at the beginning of a section of a book superficial = not studying or looking at sth thoroughly; seeing only what is obvious sake (for the - of sth) = because of the interest or value sth has, not because of the advantages it may bring enchanting = capturing interest as if by a spell spell = words that are thought to have magic power or to make a piece of magic work elusive = difficult to find, define, catch, or achieve craze = an interest followed with exaggerated zeal, sth which becomes suddenly very popular to take for granted = to accept without verification or proof; to suppose or understand to be true lean = of organizations, etc.) strong and efficient because the number of employees has been reduced; (of meat) with little fat trap = a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned fads = any form of behaviour that develops among a large population and is collectively followed with enthusiasm for some period, generally as a result of the behaviour's being perceived as novel in some way; things which are fashionable for a short time sour = unpleasant, unsuccessful, having a stale taste marvel = wonderful and surprising person or thing amid = in the middle of or during sth, especially sth that causes excitement or fear to rumble = to make a long deep sound or series of sounds 165 dated date Many people are very ~~demand for~~ demanding in terms of design It is extremely ~~benefitally~~ beneficial | profitable for manufacturers They try to shorten the ~~time of~~ life span of the product ]]> 20200707 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active Managing differences in work culture By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. The Business 2.0 Upper Intermediate 4.6 Case study Trident Overseas the_business_upper_intermediate_2_0_students_book_pg58-9_case_study_trident_overseas_differences_in_cultures.pdf schedule

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> The Business 2.0 B2 164 active textbook pg 58 ex 2 reading pg 59 ex 3 organisational chart pg 59 ex 4 5 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_62.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_63.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_64.ogg T / Cl What do you learn from this cross examination? 〆 you can't fire Mr Mbugua (because he's the nephew of Mr Wambugu, owner of the station) pg 59 ex 6 solutions ✓ help Mrs Mohamed by providing an assistant ✓ appoint a temporary consultant / trainer ✓ improve customer service by educating forecourt staff & their dealers pg 59 ex 7 8 listening the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_65.ogg Strategy Wambugu ✓ as a dealer, owns his service station 〆 doesn't approve Trident interfering with Kenyan management practices 〆 is not likely to work any better with competitors anyway John Thorpe ✓ needs to handle Wambugu with kid gloves ✓ attempts to save business relationship 〆 won't be able to change Wambugu's practices Conclusion ✓ at worst, should consider buying Wambugu's business & clientele ✓ could appoint Mrs Mohamed as a district manager ]]> 163 forecourt staff = the part of a filling-station where petrol is supplied kid gloves (to handle with ~) = to handle with great care and sensitivity to work one's fingers to the bone = to work very hard to pull together = to join your efforts with those of others; to work on a task together; to cooperate to put up with = to accept patiently; bear late notice request = made at the last moment, usually unexpectedly to sack = to fire an employee favouritism = unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another nepotism = giving unfair advantages to your own family if you are in a position of power, especially by giving them jobs to interfere ~ (in sth) = to get involved in and try to influence a situation that does not concern you, in a way that annoys other people behind schedule = being late to take for granted = to take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof nephew = son of your brother or sister; the son of your husband's or wife's brother or sister 162 about of the ~~mental~~ cultural difference (OR differences in mentality) ~~between~~ among countries I'm have been an employee in this company for almost 20 years If the customer experience ~~will be~~ is so-so... He avoids ~~to help females~~ helping female staff ]]> 20200706 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 8400 20200706 active IELTS listening - multiple choice, note completion By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note and sentence completion, multiple choice pg 121 Making the most of our memory focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg121_listening_making_the_most_of_your_memory.pdf

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 161 active textbook pg 121 ex 2 listening Making the most of your memory focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_2.ogg score 4 / 10 Feedback ✓ preview more (i.e. predict contents) ]]> 160 clue = fact or a piece of evidence that helps you discover the answer to a problem to stand for = to mean, to symbolise 159 for on lessons In otherwise I just lose this vocab If your stomach ~~would be~~ is empty you will think about... ]]> 20200629 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS listening - multiple choice, note completion By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - multiple choice, note completion pg 120 The golden rules of listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg120_listening_the_golden_rules_of_listening.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 158 active textbook T / Cl Should you be impatient when listening? 〆 probably not When talking, are you listening to the needs of your interlocutor? ✓ look for signs of boredom or inattention ✓ crack a joke to revive interest → talking means listening Methodology: Communicating effectively If people agree with your views, they will listen [more carefully | with less attention] 〆 with less attention → risk of missing important details Is talking about obvious points a good strategy? 〆 probably not → misleading predictions ⇒ don't take for granted contents you generally agree with How can you improve your audience's active listening? → challenge their thoughts pg 120 ex 2 listening The Golden rules of listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_1.ogg score 3 / 10 Methodology: Paraphrasing statements to complete notes not to let personal prejudices influence... ↔ not to let these views affect... your judgement
]]> 157 anxious about sth | ~ for sb = feeling worried or nervous 156 to sth and they catch only the words they ~~knew~~ know It's impolite when you ~~break a~~ interrupt somebody's speech Try not to let prejudices influence on your opinion It's important to split the audio on into parts It's very ~~simple~~ easy to spend (use up) all your ~~deposits~~ savings ]]> 20200622 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS speaking part 1 interview By the end of this session you will have studied print

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 155 active textbook 154 wip grammar 153 dinner jacket = black or white jacket worn with a bow tie at formal occasions in the evening; tuxedo (AmEn) high school = (in the US and some other countries) a school for young people between the ages of 14 and 18; often used in Britain in the names of schools for young people between the ages of 11 and 18 assiduous = (formal) working very hard and taking great care that everything is done as well as it can be; diligent arcane /,ɔr'kein/ = (formal) secret and mysterious and therefore difficult to understand circumspect = (formal) thinking very carefully about sth before doing it, because there may be risks involved empathy (with sb/sth) | ~ (for sb/sth) | ~ (between A and B) = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc erudite /ˈeru:daɪt/ = (formal) having or showing great knowledge that is gained from academic study 152 used to be was a student in high school (AmEn) ... my autumn (BrEn) | fall (AmEn) maths classes My teacher ~~has made~~ has had | had an enormous influence to on my future career I ~~accomplished~~ received congratulations from the ~~city chief~~ mayor When I ~~knew~~ found out that I won You can show(demonstrate) your ~~knowledges~~ skills You have to ~~dress~~ observe | follow a dress code A great teacher will explain why this subject ~~is matter~~ matters ...in a ~~passion~~ passionate manner She was addicted ~~with~~ to the studying process ... when countries were ~~splitted~~ split I was also not bad in at other tree structures PC was not affordable ~~for middle-grade~~ to middle class people OR to the middle class ~~In other case~~ Otherwise you can (might) burn OR run the risk of burning the motherboard ]]> 20200617 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200617 active IELTS Writing task 2 By the end of this session you will have studied Graded correction IELTS Writing task 2 Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 181 ex 2 writing task 2 Make corrections where suggested https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOpVjs_ckYC0dCyPZfw6JDx8uDrtyquG6BYxBRvrzog/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS speaking part 1 interview pg 117 focus on speaking Schooldays focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg119_speaking_part1_interview_schooldays.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 151 active textbook ]]> 150 active textbook 149 to resort to = act of using sth, especially sth bad or unpleasant, because nothing else is possible to preserve = to keep sth in its original state in good condition; sb/sth (from sth) to keep sb/sth alive, or safe from harm or danger A levels = subject-based qualification conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education, as well as a school leaving qualification offered by the educational bodies in the United Kingdom and the educational authorities of British Crown dependencies to students completing secondary or pre-university education 148 Despite Although I was busy I tried to finish the exercise Nowadays I'm not allowed to spend a lot of time ~~for~~ (on) doing nothing It ~~situated me with~~ allowed me to enjoy freedom and careless time You shouldn't care of about ~~nothing about~~ anything I always remember (recall) my schooldays ~~in a very~~ with (much) pleasure ~~feelings~~ If you can run your program on the ~~desk~~ (black) board ]]> 20200615 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS Writing task 1 By the end of this session you will have studied Writing IELTS Writing task 2 Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 181 ex 2 writing task 2 Most of the world's poor live in countries where tourism is a growing industry. The issue is that tourism does not benefit the poorest. How can the income generated by tourism benefit the poor? And how can we ensure that tourism does not destroy traditional cultures and ways of life? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. Time allowed: 40min Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qOpVjs_ckYC0dCyPZfw6JDx8uDrtyquG6BYxBRvrzog/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 147 active textbook Pee Power Urinal at the University of the West of England A prototype urinal is the result of a partnership between researchers at UWE Bristol and Oxfam. It is hoped the pee-power technology will light cubicles in refugee camps, which are often dark and dangerous places particularly for women. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3dyegoKX_U ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 146 active textbook 145 wip grammar 144 pee power® = generated when microbial fuel cells (MFCs) work by employing live microbes which feed on urine (the fuel) for their own growth and maintenance. The MFC taps a portion of the biochemical energy used for microbial growth, and converts that directly into electricity or PEE POWER® to molest = to attack sb, especially a child, sexually sighting = occasion when sb sees sb/sth, especially sth unusual or sth that lasts for only a short time 143 for on helping people without money or ~~job~~ work We create a dependency ~~from~~ of tourism to on poverty ]]> 20200610 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 active IELTS reading By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Writing IELTS Writing task 1 pg 244 Describing a process - Green house gases trap sun energy focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg244_writing_describing_a_process_greenhouse_gases_trap_sun_energy.pdf Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1feaq5rutE3AvmGgeFrZ-60AL0W_bbecuckQK_uM_Kuc/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 142 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1feaq5rutE3AvmGgeFrZ-60AL0W_bbecuckQK_uM_Kuc/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl ✓ find parallel causes which account for the same result ✓ be logical (don't skip stages in the logical flow of events) e.g Felling of trees that absorb carbon dioxide leads to the emission of extra carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels → Felling of trees that absorb carbon dioxide leads to a reduction of the capacity to absorb the emission of extra carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels e.g. Сarbon dioxide is trapped in the atmosphere that leads to the destroying of the ozone layer ↔ the atmosphere leads to... → Сarbon dioxide is trapped in the atmosphere, this, in turn, leads to the destroying of the ozone layer ↔ C02 being trapped leads to... ✓ be accurate in your descriptions e.g. Carbon dioxide which was emitted from houses → Carbon dioxide which was emitted from towns | human settlements e.g. this is the product of manufacturers as well as vehicles → this is the result of manufacturers' activities as well as vehicles e.g. leads to the destroying of the ozone layer → leads to the erosion | damage of the ozone layer ✓ be factually correct e.g. the ozone layer will be partially destroyed so that more and more energy will be emitted back to the earth the ozone layer will be partially destroyed so that more and more energy will be emitted back to hitting the earth with a bigger effect (hole in the ozone layer). ]]> 141 felling (~ of trees) = process of cutting down individual trees 140 suspections suspicions about it We should to mention it ~~As much~~ The more energy from the sun will be collected ~~so much~~ the more extra carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels will be released ...the Russian Federation will do have | adopt | follow | observe the same approaches ]]> 20200608 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200608 active IELTS Describing a process By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 3 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un smartphone or tablet device

You should have already downloaded this pdf for our previous lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 102-104 Describing a process pg 163 Describing function and structure focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg102-4_163_(...)_ocean_thermal_energy_conversion.pdf

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 139 active textbook https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Feedback T / Cl Find synonyms and antonyms to check if statements are true, false or DNS ✓ to lay eggs ✓ to hatch ✓ to breed ✓ rural ≠ urban dweller Reading passage 3 Feedback expected score ~30% ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 138 active textbook pg 163 ex 3 chart description pg 163 ex 4 vocab T / Cl What techniques do you know to make water drinkable? ✓ boiling ✓ filtering (...) video

How to make filthy water drinkable, Michael Pritchard http://www.ted.com Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it -- inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXepkIWPhFQ T / Cl In what circumstances could the Lifesaver jerrican or bottle be used? ✓ natural disaster ✓ camping (...) ]]> 137 wip grammar 136 drought /draut/ = long period of time when there is little or no rain eradication = complete destruction of every trace of something to hatch out (of an egg) = to break open so that a young bird, fish, insect, etc. can come out matter (organic ~) = substance or things of a particular sort, e.g. add plenty of organic matter to improve the soil, elimination of waste matter from the body 135 is has disappeared by due to unclear reasons I dedicated 20min ~~for~~ to reading the text I spent 15-20min ~~for~~ (on) answering the questions At the same ~~moment~~ time it is not spoken in daily conversation You should put it as ~~deeper~~ deep as you can It is ~~heating~~ heated by the sun ]]> 20200603 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200603 (to be checked) active IELTS listening - multiple choice, labelling, table completion By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 102-104 Describing a process pg 163 Describing function and structure focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg102-4_163_(...)_ocean_thermal_energy_conversion.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 3 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 134 active textbook pg 102 ex 2 introductory sentences Functional language: Marking the stages in a process pg 103 ex 3 vocab Grammar: Passive for describing processes pg 103 ex 4 5 6 grammar Lexical material: Adverbs and adverbial phrases to indicate stages (first, next, at this stage, subsequently...) T / Cl You [eventually | subsequently] find the solution to a problem after much work ✓ eventually = after a long time pg 103 ex 7 vocab Description of the carbon cycle pg 104 ex 8 writing Pencil making pg 104 ex 9 writing ]]> 133 wip grammar 132 precipitation = (technical) rain, snow, etc. that falls; the amount of this that falls subsequently = (formal) afterwards; later; after sth else has happened carbon dioxide = (Symbol CO2) gas breathed out by people and animals from the lungs or produced by burning carbon dough = mixture of flour, water, etc. that is made into bread and pastry 131 out that it is extremely important to increase your vocabulary No matter what it ~~comes~~ evaporates to the clouds Animals ~~are eating~~ eat plants As a result we ~~eventually~~ we ~~'re getting~~ get rods ~~As a result~~ we eventually ~~'re getting~~ get rods The wood is grooved and ~~cutted~~ cut ]]> graphite /ˈɡræfaɪt/ 20200601 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 (to be checked) active IELTS listening - note completion By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - multiple choice, labelling, table completion pg 161-162 The techno house focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg161-162_listening_techno_house.pdf smartphone or tablet device

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Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 3 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 130 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_6.ogg Feedback T / Cl ✓ need to infer meaning → paraphrase questions score 5/10 ]]> 129 active textbook T / Cl What are the pros & cons of living in a flat, a town house, and a country house in Russia (a.k.a dacha)? (...) How can you save on the electricity bills & heating costs of an individual house in a cold climate like Russia? (...) (scheduled but not covered) video

Passive House Explained in 90 Seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CasrjYhZB1M T / Cl Would you like to live in a passive house (with a heat exchanger)? (...)

Lexical material: Eco-friendly lifestyle, living in an earthship T / Cl Would you like to live off-the-grid? (...) video

The Kinney Earthship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YTpnlIc7Co T / Cl Would you like to live in an earthship? ✓ for Canadian winters the solar cell exposed surface areas needs to be increased by over three times (src: Wikipedia) (...)

]]> 128 wip grammar 127 a.k.a = also known as resort = place where a lot of people go on holiday plot of land = small piece of land that is used or intended for a special purpose amenities = things that make you comfortable and at ease premises = building and land near to it that a business owns or uses real estate = property in the form of land or buildings earthship = brand of passive solar earth shelter that is made of both natural and upcycled materials such as earth-packed tires, pioneered by architect Michael Reynolds. The name is based on the idea of a ship or a space ship. Both of those structures need to provide everything for their inhabitants to survive: shelter, power, waste management, water, and food. Are intended to be "off-the-grid-ready" homes, with minimal reliance on public utilities and fossil fuels. They are constructed to use available natural resources, especially energy from the sun and rain water. They are designed with thermal mass construction and natural cross-ventilation to regulate indoor temperature. The designs are intentionally uncomplicated and mainly single-story, so that people with little building knowledge can construct them off-the-grid = system and lifestyle designed to help people function without the support of remote infrastructure, such as an electrical grid. Off-the-grid homes aim to achieve autonomy; they do not rely on one or more of municipal water supply, sewer, gas, electrical power grid, or similar utility services. The term "off the grid" traditionally refers to the electrical grid only grey water = water which has been used at least once already. Typically it is filtered waste-water from sinks and showers. black water = water that has been used in a toilet. Earthships utilize anaerobic digestion in their septic tanks, which naturally separate solid waste. The black water is used in concrete cells containing plants, separate from the grey water plants in the greenhouse; it may also be used in exterior planters. Studies on the safety of growing food plants in a black water system show low levels of E. coli bacteria. It is not recommended to plant edibles in black water circuit breaker = device contained within an electrical circuit designed to interrupt the circuit when the current exceeds a preset value plywood = board made by sticking thin layers of wood on top of each other, widely used both in cabinetmaking (for chests, dressers, wardrobes, and tables) and in house construction (for walls, ceilings, subfloors, doors, and in forms for casting concrete) laminated plywood = decorative laminate sheets (also called laminates) glued over plywood to form a protective and decorative surface (e.g. Sunmica, Formica and other brands) laminated board = thin layers of wood bonded together; similarly, laminated fabric consists of two or more layers of cloth joined together with an adhesive, or a layer of fabric bonded to a plastic sheet MDF = medium-density fibreboard, engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by applying high temperature and pressure. Just like particle board, MDF will soak up water and other liquids like a sponge and swell unless it's very well sealed on all sides and edges. Because it consists of such fine particles, MDF doesn't hold screws very well veneer = thin layer of wood or plastic that is glued to the surface of cheaper wood, especially on a piece of furniture, e.g. pine, with a walnut veneer, the chest is solid oak, not veneer particle board = low-density fibreboard, and chipboard – is an engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips, sawmill shavings, or even sawdust, and a synthetic resin or other suitable binder, which is pressed and extruded panelling = square or rectangular pieces of wood used to cover and decorate walls, ceilings, etc gypsum board = wall board with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fibreboard; used instead of plaster or wall board to make interior walls plasterboard | drywall (AmEn) = wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses lining = layer of material used to cover the inside surface of sth 126 highly readily available You ~~have a dependence for~~ are dependent on your neighbours People ~~are not~~ don't trust to a new technology There is a risk that sth ~~went~~ goes wrong I prefer ~~the~~ walls made from ~~the~~ wood ]]> 20200527 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200527 active IELTS reading By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note completion pg 160 Reality or science fiction? focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg160_listening_reality_or_fiction.pdf smartphone or tablet device

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Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 3 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 125 active textbook Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note completion pg 160 Reality or science fiction? focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_5.ogg Feedback T / Cl ✓ make sure to get complete answers ! be aware of use of distractors → answers are not given straight away e.g. 'more and smaller countries' and not only 'smaller' score 4/10 T / Cl Is quarantine a taste of our future lifestyle? 〆 human kind has already reached 4-6 billion population limit of our planet → need to reduce carbon footprint ✓ quarantine may increase Earth's long-term capacity ]]> 124 wip grammar 123 species = group into which animals, plants, etc. that are able to breed with each other are divided remote chance = little hope or prospect of sth happening dweller = (especially in compounds) person or an animal that lives in the particular place that is mentioned global village = whole world, looked at as a single community that is connected by electronic communication systems; Economic journalist Thomas Friedman's definition of the global village as a world “tied together into a single globalized marketplace and village” is another popular contemporary understanding of the term meltdown (nuclear ~) = serious accident in which the central part of a nuclear reactor melts, causing harmful radiation to escape fossil /'fɔsəl/ fuels = coal, gas, petroleum to come into existence = to appear, come into the world 122 for by 10 years It is measured by in light years You should spend more time ~~for~~ on commuting More and more people will ~~arrive~~ come to big cities ... colonies in on the moon It seems weird ~~for~~ to me ]]> circumstance /'sə:kəm,stæns/ 20200525 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200525 0 active IELTS writing task 1 By the end of this session you will have studied Questions 17-25 IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise

Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson

Writing Describe a competition you have prepared for with much time and effort → practise comparatives e.g. I prepared better for this competition than the previous one → practise double comparatives e.g. I had never prepared as long for this competition as for any other one → practise superlatives e.g. That was the best training I have ever had → practise comparatives for describing continuous changes e.g. Training was getting more and more difficult → practise comparatives for describing dependence e.g. The more I trained, the easier it became Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-hIWcAEceVN_gbnX1PqnDAPgbIi_IGj_dnLZkrVI00/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 121 active textbook https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Feedback Reading passage 2 Feedback expected score ~60% ]]> English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press B1 120 active textbook Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) pg 219 ex 108.1 108.2 108.3 108.4 108.5 Feedback ]]> 119 wip grammar 118 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-hIWcAEceVN_gbnX1PqnDAPgbIi_IGj_dnLZkrVI00/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl 〆 avoid mixing tenses Preparing ~~was~~ is getting (gets) more and more interesting when you are a part of the community The more problems you ~~solved~~ solve the more confident you feel in the interview. → use present simple for habits although you are telling a story (with past simple) OR → use past simple in both clauses e.g. The more problems you solved the more confident you ~~feel~~ felt in the interview. ]]> 117 generous = (with sth) giving or willing to give freely; given freely 116 castle castles in Britain It's one of the worst experiences in of my life That's the furthest ( which ) I ~~ran~~ have ever run ~~dot~~ full stop Do ~~more~~ as many mock interviews ~~as much~~ as possible Do ~~more~~ mock interviews as much as possible ]]> 20200520 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200521 1.5 active IELTS writing task 1 By the end of this session you will have studied Writing Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 143 writing task 1 Complete the correction begun in class (see highlighted mistakes in orange) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddoI7gvKZkuNUTA83IUBrQWdT9GwBRa8LERfpGfI1L0/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press

Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise

Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson

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Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 115 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddoI7gvKZkuNUTA83IUBrQWdT9GwBRa8LERfpGfI1L0/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl 〆 avoid excessively strong metaphor or use fixed expressions e.g. the Tv industry suddenly exploded like a nuclear bomb = inappropriate register ✓ the Tv industry skyrocketed 〆 compare trends and not data e.g. at the end of the given period, it is almost ~~equal~~ equally popular to the Tv. ≠ newspaper ~ Tv ↔ newspaper popularity ~ Tv popularity 〆 avoid 'get' and repetitions e.g. getting used to using → becoming used to | now in the habit of ~ watching Tv ]]> English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press B1 114 active textbook Feedback ]]> 113 wip grammar Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 112 active textbook https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Reading passage 2 Feedback (to be continued) ]]> 111 to plough /'plau/ = to turn over growing crops, grass, etc. with a plough and mix them into the soil to improve its quality to sow ~ sth (in / on sth) | ~ sth (with sth) = to plant or spread seeds in or on the ground soil = top layer of the earth in which plants, trees, etc. grow maize = (BrE) (AmE corn) a tall plant grown for its large yellow grains that are used for making flour or eaten as a vegetable; the grains of this plant to dwarf = to make sth seem small or unimportant compared with sth else to lure = (disapproving) to persuade or trick sb to go somewhere or to do sth by promising them a reward nutrient = substance that is needed to keep a living thing alive and to help it to grow strain = particular type of plant or animal, or of a disease caused by bacteria, etc; pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage, or sth very difficult to deal with cash-strapped = without enough money cassava = type of flour made from the thick roots of a tropical plant tillage = process of preparing and using land for growing crops blueprint = (for sth) a plan which shows what can be achieved and how it can be achieved paddy = field in which rice is grown oxen = bull (= a male cow) that has been castrated (= had part of its sex organs removed), used, especially in the past, for pulling farm equipment, etc 110 nearby near their home ]]> calorie /ˈkælərɪ/ 20200518 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 4200 20200518 1.5 active IELTS speaking By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press

Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise

Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson

Writing Focus on IELTS - New Edition pg 143 writing task 1 ✓ time allowed 20min Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddoI7gvKZkuNUTA83IUBrQWdT9GwBRa8LERfpGfI1L0/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Fridays 18:00-19:30 until 20200608 tbc Mondays 08:30-10:00 until 20200601 tbc Mondays 10:15-11:15 starting 20200601 tbc Wednesdays 08:30-10:00 starting 20200603 tbc

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 109 active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ddoI7gvKZkuNUTA83IUBrQWdT9GwBRa8LERfpGfI1L0/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl 〆 avoid fixed expressions used in presentations or essays e.g. Let's begin, Let's take a look at → We're going to examine e.g. and we can say that → Furthermore there is... ✓ paraphrase instructions in the introduction 〆 avoid pompous phrases e.g. This consideration gives us information about ✓ use rhetorical questions → Who uses...? 〆 avoid vague language e.g. These pictures → These line graphs 〆 avoid redundant transitions used in oral presentations e.g. Let’s check it out and deep dive to analyse news sources of distribution 〆 don't give your opinion in the body, only in the conclusion e.g. I would say newspapers and radio 〆 avoid repetition of adverbs for emphasis e.g. very very close → extremely close ]]> 108 107 either both in 1987 or 1997 Another important piece of information is that newspaper and radio are very ~~very~~ close ]]> 20200515 18:00-19:30 1.5 1400 2100 20200513 1.5 active IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. English Grammar in Use - Intermediate by Murphy, Cambridge University Press

Complete the following exercises Unit 108 superlatives (the longest - the most enjoyable) key to exercise

Check your answers with the key at the end of the file. english_grammar_in_use_intermediate_3rd_ed_murphy_cambridge_unit106-108_comparatives_superlatives_w_key.pdf

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on writing - dealing with different data pg 143 writing task 1 focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg143_writing_task1_dealing_w_different_data.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 20min Reading passage 2 https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un schedule

Fridays 18:00-19:30 until 20200608 tbc Mondays 08:30-10:00 until 20200601 tbc Mondays 10:15-11:15 starting 20200601 tbc Wednesdays 08:30-10:00 starting 20200603 tbc

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 106 active textbook pg 143 writing task 1 Feedback ]]> 105 wip grammar AIPPG 104 active textbook ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: Delivery of an uninspiring topic with enthusiasm ✓ rhetorical questions ✓ emphatic expressions, adverbs e.g. This is the absolutely fascinating story of... ✓ inversions e.g. Never before had I considered 〆 don't ramble → try to build a logical flow with an introduction and conclusion
]]> 103 wip grammar 102 to ramble (on) (about sb/sth) = to talk about sb/sth in a confused way, especially for a long time irremediable = too bad to be corrected or cured 101 challengeable challenging ... where people ~~perceived~~ obtained news ... where people ~~knew about~~ found news It's the major topic which we should pay attention to What ~~did happen~~ happened in 1992? ... when it became ~~more and more cheap~~ increasingly cheaper The ~~television tendency~~ trend in watching Tv shows an incredible increase We are bored ~~with~~ by Tv The harder ~~More stronger~~ engineers are preparing for the interview, the more chances to pass the interview they have In real life we haven't any ~~chances~~ chance to think about it The stronger you are, the more ~~hardly~~ violently | physically you can play the game ... not ~~fixable, not recovery~~ irremediable consequences ]]> injuries /'indʒə:i:z/ 20200513 09:30-11:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200513 1.5 active IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice Couch potato pg 141-142 focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg141_listening_couch_potatoes.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 100 active textbook bbc-com-world-51896636-mass-wedding-ceremony-w-masks-philippines.png

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bbc.com/news/world-51896636 ]]> 99 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg141_listening_couch_potatoes.pdf focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_4.ogg score 6 / 10 T / Cl Do you think that watching Tv is old-hat? (...) ]]> 98 wip grammar 97 bride = future wife groom = future husband newly-wed = couple who have just married old-hat = old-fashioned dull = boring; not interesting or exciting 96 stay have | host | keep lots of people in one room The coronavirus outbreak is has not affected this important event of their life The coronavirus outbreak is not ~~affected~~ affecting this important event of their life It makes sense ~~for another~~ to other people We haven't enough brains ~~for bringing~~ to bring our economy ~~for~~ to the next stage At In the first photo People look ~~more happy~~ happier People spend 2hrs commuting in on average ]]> 20200427 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 2100 20200427 1.5 active IELTS speaking By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on IELTS - New Edition IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice pg 140 Media survey focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg140_listening_media_survey.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson Focus on speaking Key language bank - review of conditionals pg 222 ex 4 practice focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg147-221-2_speaking_the_final_frontier_conditionals.pdf Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 95 active textbook Feedback IELTS listening - note completion, multiple choice Media survey pg 140 focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd02_3.ogg score 6 / 10 Note completion 〆 difficult because of likely spelling mistakes
]]> 94 active textbook 93 wip grammar 92 to turn to = to direct one's interest or attention towards; go into self-conscious (about sth) = nervous or embarrassed about your appearance or what other people think of you 91 challengeable challenging first part I was looking after myself I was ~~looking myself~~ self-conscious I decided to ~~reduce~~ cut | shorten my hair It was a part ~~day~~ time activity At On | In this photo ]]> 20200421 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 2100 20200421 1.5 active IELTS writing - interpreting data By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. Focus on speaking If people could see Earth from up here... Key language bank - review of conditionals pg 221 ex 1 2 3 grammar pg 222 ex 4 practice focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg147-221-2_speaking_the_final_frontier_conditionals.pdf

Writing IELTS - part 1 Sales year 2005 (B2-02) (see course log → lesson dated 20200417 → Lexical material → Trends B2 - 02) Place phrases on the line graph to describe trends, then complete a writing task according to IELTS writing section 1 Paste your assignment in the Googledoc below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rVvZIRRXSVMrI3FpoDKJ0KOo8Sk-4_MvaVbsEX_a26o/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 90 active textbook IELTS practice writing test part 1 Sales year 2005 (B2-02) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rVvZIRRXSVMrI3FpoDKJ0KOo8Sk-4_MvaVbsEX_a26o/edit?usp=sharing (continuation of previous lesson) T / Cl Speaking practice Compare traditional houses with modern houses in your country ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: Dealing with generalisations and comparisons ✓ narrow down the topic ✓ choose (only 2) specific examples ✓ focus on contrasting characteristics and / or similarities ✓ mention changes / trends over time ✓ describe stakeholders → use grammar (comparatives, superlatives) to support your argumentation ✓ draw conclusions → recap what is explicit → emphasise what is implied
]]> 89 active textbook Methodology: Discussing challenging topics ✓ give yourself time to think → use fillers (erm, well...) → use idiomatic expressions (That's an interesting question, Let me think...) ✓ give a clear answer in favour of or against ✓ but acknowledge other opinions T / Cl Isn't it selfish, old-fashioned and irresponsible to waste such resources just to contemplate the earth from space? (...) The final frontier pg 149 ex 2 discussion Key language bank - review of conditionals pg 221 ex 1 2 3 grammar pg 222 ex 4 practice Feedback ]]> 88 wip grammar 87 stakeholder = person or company that is involved in a particular organization, project, system, etc., especially because they have invested money in it explicit = clear and easy to understand implicit (in sth) = suggested without being directly expressed provided (that) = (only) on condition (that), only if 86 the bed It's about lacking of time It's about ~~lacking~~ the lack of time ... and in a contrast we may choose traditional houses On the one ~~point of view~~ hand You should pay ~~a lot of~~ attention ~~with~~ to the preparation ~~The~~ space nowadays is available to everyone The country will invest money ~~for~~ in space technologies ]]> Lamborghini /,læmbə:'gi:ni:/ 20200417 15:00-16:30 1.5 1400 3 active IELTS writing - interpreting data By the end of this session you will have studied focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg19-21_writing_interpreting_describing_data_line_graphs.pdf smartphone or tablet device

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Functional language: Describing multiple line graphs pg 21 ex 4 D graph see pg 253 graph Non-cash transactions: by method of payment

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T / Cl Speaking practice Compare traditional houses with modern houses in your country ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf
]]> 84 20200413-1203 Trends active decks deck_of_phrases_trends_b202.csv 83 corresponding (to sth) = matching or connected with sth that you have just mentioned, e.g. there was a period of high demand and corresponding high prices 82 themes topics If it was last year it ~~were~~ would have been impossible to go through the 1st screening of interviews The key is consistency ~~for preparation~~ in preparing Consumption ~~continued to crash~~ crashed and didn't recover until... There are 3 ~~measures~~ methods of payment The number of transactions of debit cards ~~were behind~~ exceeded | outperformed cheques ]]> theme /'θi:m/ margarine /'mɑ:rdʒə:ən/ 20200413 10:30-12:00 1.5 1400 4200 20200414 1.5 active IELTS writing - interpreting data By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 (no password) https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 81 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_students_book_pg19-21_writing_interpreting_describing_data_line_graphs.pdf T / Cl graph B - cigarette smoking What does the steady downward trend suggest? ✓ gender gap decreased Why has cigarette smoking levelled out in 1994/95? ✓ gender role did not influence smoking any more What conclusion(s) can be drawn? ✓ cigarette smoking has been slashed by 50% over the last 30 years ✓ 1 in 5 people are still smoking ✓ the decline is slowing T / Cl graph A - consumption of fruit and vegetables What do activities X and Y represent? ✓ consumption of vegetables (X in grams per day?) has remained approximately constant ✓ consumption of fruit has increased by a third What can these trends be attributed to? ✓ fruit are more available ✓ eating a balanced diet has become fashionable What conclusion(s) can be drawn? ✓ daily consumption is levelling out and/or has reached a peak ✓ it takes one generation to adapt to new diets T / Cl What is another way of saying 'a very small increase'? ✓ a slight rise (in) pg 20 ex 2 A useful language: describing data set for homework pg 21 ex 3 vocab (trends) ]]> 79 steep = rising or falling quickly, not gradually 78 of than 10 percent The ~~natural cause~~ logical result was this ~~level down~~ downward trend They (i.e. lines representing trends) have ~~met together~~ crossed It shows an incredible ~~rising~~ increase | steady increase The amount of people will ~~become more and more~~ increase | grow It's ~~more easily~~ easier to say ]]> y /'wai/ 20200410 15:10-16:40 1.5 1400 4200 20200410 3 active IELTS listening - labelling a diagram, note completion, multiple choice By the end of this session you will have studied print

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T / Cl Demo In 1997/98, 30% of the population ... a PC 20% ... a mobile phone By 2006, mobile phone ownership had risen to 80% while home computer ownership... about 68% Methodology: Describing trends ✓ describe trends and NOT lines → focus on differences or similarities and NOT detailed events or peaks 〆 don't give just numbers → give proportions, percentages ✓ avoid repetition of descriptive language 'describe, tell. etc' → use synonyms We will analyse a graph that ~~tells us~~ shows / presents / illustrates the share of ... set for homework pg 81 ex 2 3 vocab (qualifiers) ]]> 76 wip grammar 75 to be on the crest of the wave = to be very successful trough /'trɔ:f/ = period of time when the level of sth is low, especially a time when a business or the economy is not growing 74 a (their) headquarter (s) in ~~the~~ San Francisco ... if you are stuck ~~in the~~ at a given point It will be ~~the~~ cause of your listener ~~will~~ think you don't have enough vocab It will ~~be the cause of~~ make your listener ~~will~~ think you don't have enough vocab It will be the cause of (for) your listener ~~will think~~ thinking you don't have enough vocab I ~~have~~ already knew this vocab In the last category we have a the melon We can ~~strongly~~ confidently say that... The ownership of tumble ~~dryer~~ dryers almost hasn't changed for the past 20 years ]]> 20200406 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 1.5 active IELTS listening - labelling a diagram By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Password: 119022 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 73 active textbook https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un Feedback Reading passage 1 qs 1-4 score 1/4 qs 5-12 score 3/7 total score 4/12 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 72 active textbook pg 100 listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_9.ogg Methodology: Listening for paraphrases of key ideas Difficult words & key ideas → repetition by the other speaker for confirmation → use of question tags score 3 / 10 (+2 if not including spelling mistakes) T / Cl Listening feedback T / Cl Speaking practice Discuss the factors affecting people to have more or less children in your country Describe a traditional dish in your country. What are the ingredients? ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: Introducing long-turn topics ✓ paraphrase topic statement but don't spend too much time ✓ practise drafting a mind map in 2 minutes ✓ practise answering with 5W questions What? Where? When? Who? Why? → don't forget to draw a conclusion ]]> 71 to rumble = to make a long deep sound or series of sounds to ramble = (on) (about sb/sth) to talk about sb/sth in a confused way, especially for a long time landslide = mass of earth, rock, etc. that falls down the slope of a mountain or a cliff mudflow = flow of water that contains large amounts of suspended particles and silt to climb the walls = feeling very anxious or frustrated because one has a lot of energy but is unable to do something he or she wants to do 70 house housing ... a very high ~~rate with~~ rent (a very expensive rent) I have my opinion to about this question We wouldn't have ~~more child~~ another child | other children 60 ~~quadric~~ square meters I have already been ~~in the~~ on maternity leave for several months I can't say I want to climb to the walls I'm still ~~feeling~~ feel good The ~~recept~~ recipe is very common If Whether you are vegetarian or not you can consider...]]> climb /'klaim/ soup /su:p/ recipe /ˈresɪpɪ/ vegetarian /,vedʒə'teri:ən/ test /'test/ taste /'teist/ cuisine /,kwi'zi:n/ 20200402 17:00-18:30 1.5 1400 4200 20200330 0 active IELTS listening - sentence completion By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 60min https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 69 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_6.ogg score 4 / 10 T / Cl Listening feedback How do you clear your in-tray? = metaphor ↔ How do you achieve your daily objectives? → identify graded language for exam T / Cl Practice grading / rephrasing topic questions e.g. Decide on a finishing time and stick to it (B1 / B2) ↔ Set a deadline and keep it | don't change it (B1) Do you believe global warming will have a negative impact on the environment? (B2) ↔ Do you think increasing temperature is bad for the world? (A2 / B1) What do you think the result of the coronavirus will be? (A2 / B1) ↔ In your view, what will the COVID19 lock-down bring about? (B2 / C1) Methodology: Understanding graded material ✓ practise answering B1 questions on C2 topics ✓ practise answering C1 questions on B1 topics ✓ imagine topic statements & make them more difficult (i.e. more targeted) T / Cl Speaking practice What is Brain drain? What are the causes and effects of it? ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf Methodology: Preparation with a mindmap ✓ choose one topic ✓ practice drafting a mind map in 1 minute ✓ focus on headings, then perhaps 1-2 key expressions per section ✓ jot down a few convincing adjectives while speaking ✓ use synonyms of 'good', 'interesting', 'and' 〆 avoid 'etc' ✓ focus on linguistic skills needed for the given task If stuck or have no inspiration: answer 5W questions What? Where? When? Who? Why? ]]> 68 in-tray = tray for incoming documents, letters, etc to talk shop = to speak about work brain drain = (informal) the movement of highly skilled and qualified people to a country where they can work in better conditions and earn more money 67 (have) completely cancelled ~~at all~~ the B1 visa You're lying at on the sofa You should ~~break~~ change your day-to-day schedule You have completed 10 exercises ~~for this~~ during the day I have spent 8 hours ~~for~~ on practising interview questions They leave the country for ~~the~~ working abroad ]]> psychological /,saikə'lɔdʒikəl/ 20200330 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 2100 20200327 0 active IELTS listening - labelling a map By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Complete the test IELTS practice test reading - 60min https://yadi.sk/i/n2yt6GauyF3Un ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 66 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_7.ogg score 4 / 10 Focus on listening - Labelling a map The museum of anthropology pg 80 listening focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_8.ogg score 6 / 10 T / Cl Listening feedback → connected speech They're eight pounds /ðeə/ /eɪt/ They aren't /ðeə/ /ɑ:nt/ → synonymous expressions 'including lunch' ↔ with → grammatical accuracy 'in / on a - bus' preposition is needed for a grammatically correct answer ]]> 65 active textbook 64 wip grammar 63 fortnight = 2 weeks lobby (entrance ~) = large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; (in the British Parliament) a large hall that is open to the public and used for people to meet and talk to Members of Parliament 62 one show with... I want to ~~realise~~ discover this new format My friends ~~talked~~ told me about it They will suspend the recruiting process in abroad ]]> 20200327 15:00-16:30 1.5 1400 0 active Talking about figures By the end of this session you will have studied print

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]]> grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_01.csv grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_02.csv grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_03.csv English for the Financial Sector Unit 9 Central banking 61 20191128-0838 Talking about figures (how to say decimal figures) active grammar 60 active textbook A hole in the wall (source: https://www.google.com/search?q=inflation+rate+in+russia&client=firefox-b-e&sxsrf=ACYBGNQ3Lz3wkSwEkevcom7aDGDHyWqWqg:1574748567220&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=_Nw-LRldqRVzuM%253A%252CE5zrz9p519_09M%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kS0w106b61uK_PJRt3SpXxaNwvKug&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjerdbHm4fmAhXOD5oKHefHBTkQ9QEwAHoECAcQAw#imgrc=_Nw-LRldqRVzuM:)

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pg 49 practice speaking ]]> 59 asymptote = line that continually approaches a given curve but does not meet it at a finite distance 58 don't wasn't aware ~~about it~~ of that That's up point ~~three~~ triple zero It's my first glance to at this topic You should look at the ~~exclusion~~ exception We shouldn't use notation for ~~split~~ (splitting) delimiting thousands ... for ~~readable purpose~~ (better) legibility He's very ~~high~~ tall He said 10 ~~millions~~ million It's a very ~~shity~~ lousy time ]]> nought /nɔ:t/ 20200322 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 4200 20200316 1.5 active IELTS listening - completing a diagram By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Complete exercises pg 29 ex 1 2 3 4 collocations with prepositions Check your answers with the key at the end of the file total_english_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg29_collocations_w_prepositions_w_key.pdf If time available English Grammar in Use - Intermediate Murphy Unit 123-127 prepositions

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particles_in_phrasal_verbs_mindmap.pdf ]]> 56 20200323-1117 Prepositions active review grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_01.csv 55 20200323-1130 Prepositions active review grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_02.csv 54 20200323-1131 Prepositions active review grammar_prepositions_selection_b2_03.csv 52 active textbook Total English Upper Intermediate pg 29 ex 1 2 3 4 collocations with prepositions total_english_upper_intermediate_students_book_pg29_collocations_w_prepositions_w_key.pdf Feedback ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 51 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_4.ogg score 3 / 10 T / Cl Listening feedback → practise listening for figures to date back to = to belong to an earlier time T / Cl Speaking practice 6. Describe the process of taking a job in your country. ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf ]]> 50 to accuse sb of = to say that sb has done sth wrong or is guilty of sth bribery = giving a sum of money or sth valuable that you give or offer to sb to persuade them to help you, especially by doing sth dishonest to persist in = to continue to do sth in spite of difficulties or opposition, in a way that can seem unreasonable to date back to = to belong to an earlier time 49 From On the one ~~point of view~~ hand I received 2 ~~rejects~~ rejections after 2 successful interviews We should spend more time ~~for~~ on reading books It's very ~~simple~~ easy to lose it (money) The sun shines the most in ~~the~~ most of Europe ~~locations~~ ...from one ~~our~~ interview ...from one of our interview only after... ~~you~~ will you be ~~announced~~ made an offer by e-mail ]]> recruiter // 20200316 11:00-12:30 1.5 1400 0 active Comparing solutions - asking for help By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 48 20200316-0940 Comparative and superlative forms active grammar +----1----+----2----+----3----+-------4-------+----5----+ | er/est | er/est | ier/est | more/the most |irregular| ========================================================= | cold | fat | happy | interesting | good | | high | hot | pretty | difficult | bad | | fast | sad | lucky | relaxed | far | +---------+---------+---------+---------------+---------+ ]]> 47 active textbook pg 26 ex 3 language focus pg 26 ex 4 discussion & presentation pg 27 ex 5 expanding notes pg 27 ex 6 7 expanding notes ]]> 46 active textbook 45 bed and breakfast = service that provides a room to sleep in and a meal the next morning in private houses and small hotels ferry = boat that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a narrow part of the sea 44 catch (I) got | Got it Campsites are ~~more~~ a lot cheaper than hotels In terms of ~~comfortable~~ comfort it's a lot more comfortable We can ~~update for~~ change to 4 It's the ~~less~~ least comfortable It involves me ~~to the~~ in | into 10-hour ~~session~~ sessions It's very ~~passionable~~ addictive The more I spend time ~~for the~~ on English, the better I can speak ]]> 20200313 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 4200 20200311 1.5 active IELTS writing By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 2 focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf Focus on quality ✓ no time limit → Edit (improve) the phrasing of your arguments Use synonyms Use conjunctions to build a logical flow (therefore, that’s why…) → Proof-read your text Check spelling Check register (consistent) → Update the conclusion & introduction Include new ideas ✓ use Grammarly to improve wording & register ✓ use plugin with spellcheck & grammar function (e.g. as available in Chromium) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u69LjG3nAdNPNCTStbPMRhYpOAxPg_Tia1_F1dKy9Po/edit?usp=sharing Rescheduled from previous lesson smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 43 active textbook focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u69LjG3nAdNPNCTStbPMRhYpOAxPg_Tia1_F1dKy9Po/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl 〆 avoid simple words like 'good, bad, interesting, get' → use synonyms T / Cl Improving paraphrasing skills ✓ synonyms ✓ active or passive ✓ conjunctions to highlight the logical flow ✓ paragraph your thoughts → skip lines for each new idea. ]]> 42 wip grammar 41 to lag behind = to move or develop slowly or more slowly than other people, organizations, etc myriad = extremely large number of st distressing = making you feel extremely upset, especially because of sb's suffering anguishing = severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness outlook = probable future for sb/sth; what is likely to happen 40 about to your process I'm not going ~~to the~~ on vacation It's really ~~exhausted~~ exhausting ]]> 20200311 09:00-10:30 1.5 1400 0 active IELTS writing By the end of this session you will have studied print

Download onto your tablet or print the following pdf for our next lesson. IELTS practice writing test part 2 (you have already completed part 2) focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf Focus on quality ✓ no time limit → complete this task with all your notes → you may use a dictionary Send a link to your googledoc when ready https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u69LjG3nAdNPNCTStbPMRhYpOAxPg_Tia1_F1dKy9Po/edit?usp=sharing smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 39 active textbook focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u69LjG3nAdNPNCTStbPMRhYpOAxPg_Tia1_F1dKy9Po/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Edit (improve) the phrasing of your arguments Use synonyms Use conjunctions to build a logical flow (therefore, that’s why…) Proof-read your text Check spelling Check register (consistent) Update the conclusion & introduction Include new ideas T / Cl ✓ use Grammarly to improve wording & register ✓ use plugin with spellcheck & grammar function (e.g. as available in Chromium) ]]> 38 to mitigate = to make sth less harmful, serious, etc. to alleviate = (formal) to mitigate to contend that = (formal) to say that sth is true, especially in an argument 37 be able to provide an answer ~~for~~ in | within 40min I feel ~~the~~ progress If you ~~didn't do a~~ don't warm up maybe you will be rejected I've already completed 200 of exercises Excuse me ~~sir~~ I couldn't ~~listen~~ hear what you said... They allocate ~~very~~ a huge budget ]]> 20200327 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 4200 20200302 1.5 active IELTS listening - completing a graph By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - 1st Edition 36 active textbook focus_on_ielts_practice_test_academic_writing_60min.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLFRsXIQvdYJ7hXh9VAbdwjT8Mb9-coReXFJvNaBAt0/edit?usp=sharing Feedback T / Cl ✓ use Grammarly to improve wording & register ✓ use plugin with spellcheck & grammar function (e.g. as available in Chromium) ]]> 35 wip grammar Focus on IELTS - New Edition 34 active textbook focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_3.ogg score 5 / 10 (could have been 7 / 10) T / Cl Listening feedback ✓ check spelling e.g. plastics ✓ give complete answers e.g. 4000 years Speaking practice ielts_speaking_topics_from_aippg.pdf 3. Compare your hometown with another town Moscow vs San Francisco → practise comparatives Methodology: Answering questions in part 3 - discussion ✓ use the same tense in your answer as in the examiner's question Where would you like to... → use conditional tense e.g. I would... ✓ choose appropriate register You will spend a lot of money on child care, education and ~~other stuffs~~ such like | miscellanies If you want to... I don't know.. if you want to continue your education... 4. Describe your country’s education system. What is your attitude toward this system? Do you think it’s effective? 〆 avoid repeating the same set phrase e.g. OK, let's deep dive into A → use synonymous expressions e.g. OK, let's ~~deep dive into~~ focus on B ✓ avoid vague language, sloppy constructions, inappropriate register If you want to... ~~I don't know...~~ if you want to continue your education... → use fillers e.g. Well, let me think... ]]> 33 damp = slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant humidity = amount of water vapour in the air case study = detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view push factor = reason for leaving pull factor = reason for moving to deep dive into = (informal) to examine something in great detail in a short space of time; to look into nevertheless = in spite of sth that you have just mentioned miscellanies = group or collection of different kinds of things 32 twice twofold The amount of tourists ~~increased twice~~ doubled ... and then Grammarly ~~stresses~~ highlights the ~~punctuality~~ punctuation I was aware ~~about~~ of the reasons It's 100% correct according to Grammarly It's ~~challengeable~~ challenging I was not born in ~~the~~ Moscow 10 ~~millions~~ million people ... the cost of ~~the~~ living You will spend a lot of money ~~for~~ on child care, education and ~~other stuffs~~ such like | miscellanies We're going to speak about the Russian ~~Federation~~ (OR the Russian Federation's) education system ... and ~~the~~ high school comes ~~later~~ next ]]> 20200302 10:30-12:00 1.5 1400 0 active IELTS reading By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 31 active textbook Feedback Methodology: Order of passage Text: Cats (...) dogs (...) Example question / statement: Cats are white, but dogs are black = in order of passage Example question / statement: Dogs are black but cats are white = not in order of passage Methodology: Use of parallel expressions in reading comprehension Text: Citizens live in towns Example question / statement: Where do inhabitants live? citizens ↔ inhabitants → statements or questions may use synonyms or so-called parallel expressions ]]> 30 wip grammar 29 gatherer = person who collects sth nomad = member of a tribe that moves with its animals from place to place to irrigate = to supply water to an area of land through pipes or channels so that crops will grow to flourish = to develop quickly and be successful or common; to grow well; to be healthy and happy fertile /fə:'tail/ = that plants grow well in to withhold = to refuse to give sth to sb to ensue = to happen after or as a result of another event to flock = to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers to spring up = to come into existence; to take on form or shape; to arise invader = army or a country that enters another country by force in order to take control of it Middle Ages (or medieval period) = lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery heir /'er/ = money or property that is given to you by sb when they die; legacy proximity ~ (of sb/sth) (to sb/sth) = (formal) the state of being near sb/sth in distance or time to prosper = to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially financially ludicrously = in a way that is ridiculous and unreasonable; that you cannot take seriously lure = attractive qualities of sth; thing that is used to attract fish or animals, so that they can be caught to lure = to persuade or trick sb to go somewhere or to do sth by promising them a reward labourer = person whose job involves hard physical work that is not skilled, especially work that is done outdoors swamp = area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants, trees, etc. are growing snobbery = attitudes and behaviour of people who are snobs, who admire people in the higher social classes too much and have no respect for people in the lower social classes arrogant = behaving in a proud, unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people treatise (on sth) = long and serious piece of writing on a particular subject astonishing = very surprising; difficult to believe 28 (live) constantly without ~~sunshines~~ sunshine I know it but I just ~~forget~~ forgot I don't think so that location is everything ~~Transport accessibility~~ Access to transport will be very expensive ... a garage which was created by 2 students from ~~the~~ Stanford (University) ... a big influence ~~for~~ on building technical hubs ]]> giant /'dʒaiənt/ 20200228 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 4200 20200228 1.5 active IELTS speaking By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Focus on listening 1 pg 22 student's union survey score 8 / 10 Focus on listening 2 pg 23 healthy eating focus_on_ielts_new_edition_audio_cd01_2.ogg score 5 / 10 Methodology: IELTS listening task completion ✓ pre-reading questions ✓ prediction ✓ complete answers during the recording [which is played only once!] ✓ gapped sentences are rephrased [i.e. not what is exactly said in the audio recording] ✓ spelling mistakes are invalid ]]> 26 wip grammar 25 couch potatoe = (informal, disapproving) a person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching television newly-wed = person who has recently got married, e.g The newly-weds spent their honeymoon in Venice cauliflower = vegetable with green leaves around a large hard white head of flowers dairy = made from milk once in a blue moon = seldom, rarely 24 is that all applications are locations (located) in Europe While I do have a lot of conversations with HR I ~~improve~~ 'm improving my English They are not aware ~~about~~ of what to will be in the future They play in basketball It describes ~~the more healthy~~ a healthier type of ~~the~~ rest If I had time what ~~did~~ would I do? It shows ~~a new married pair~~ newly-weds ]]> 20200226 15:30-17:00 1.5 1400 -1.5 active IELTS writing By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> IELTS practice 23 active textbook 116930_IELTS_AC_Writing_Task_1-1.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZYg4_x-SxAwcYuginmU7J44q90VYwnRrq-I0V91O1kU/edit Feedback 〆 avoid describing visuals in detail ✓ comment on trends, not on lines or sections 〆 don't describe the window, describe what you see behind it → draw attention to main features → synthesise ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 22 active textbook 21 wip grammar 20 to witness = to see sth happen because you are there when it happens; to be the place, period, organization, etc. in which particular events take place to infer ~ sth (from sth) = to reach an opinion or decide that sth is true on the basis of information that is available PIP = performance improvement proposal to put food on the table = to earn enough money to provide the basic necessities for oneself and (often) one's family 19 it decreased ~~for~~ by 100 thousands in 1980 ... schools who promise you can learn ~~for~~ in | within only 21 days We have a ~~tendantion~~ tendency ~~It's a big deal~~ It's quite a challenge to become a celebrity (it's not a big deal = fixed expression used only in the negative) It's not enough for ~~providing food on the table~~ making a living It's not enough for ~~providing~~ putting food on the table ]]> 20200221 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 2100 20200221 0 active IELTS practising interview, long turn, discussion By the end of this session you will have studied print

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202005 IELTS - target level 5.0 / CEFR level B1 in reading, writing, speaking and listening General work visa (Tier 2) https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/knowledge-of-english

Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> Focus on IELTS - New Edition 18 active textbook pg 202 203 Interview practice part 1 - interview [4-5min] . Let's talk first about... [free time / interests] . Moving on now to talk about your studies... [English learning] part 2 - long turn [3-4min] . 1 min prep with topic statement . 2 min speaking . 2 closing questions part 3 - discussion [4-5min] two-way discussion . 3 questions on previous topic . 3 follow-up questions Methodology: Practice interview, long turn, discussion T / Cl part 1 - interview [4-5min] Feedback ✓ prepare warmer questions & ready-made answers → answer easy topics with advanced language if you can ✓ identify the rationale of the task → use 'would' in the answer to show you know how to build conditional sentences ✓ identify functional language needed (descriptive / persuasive / comparison) → use fluency markers to gain time (well, actually...) → use conjunctions to improve narrative flow 〆 avoid easy mistakes (e.g. use of articles) T / Cl part 2 - long turn [3-4min] Feedback ✓ find synonyms to evidence a wide range of vocab e.g. I ~~like very much~~ am keen on | adore computer games I ~~like~~ (indulge in) playing computer games, although I have responsibilities, a family... You ~~should~~ ought to visit XYZ ✓ you don't have to say the truth → you can lie ✓ use synonyms to show you understand all words ✓ avoid topics which you can't describe because you haven't got enough vocab ✓ avoid ending your answers in an abrupt manner e.g. 'and that's it' → try to conclude in a positive, convincing way T / Cl part 3 - discussion [4-5min] two-way discussion Feedback ]]> 17 wip grammar 16 drilling = way of learning sth by means of repeated exercises; practice of what to do in an emergency, for example if there is a fire to swot ~ (for sth) = (BrE, informal) to study very hard, especially in order to prepare for an exam to cram ~ (for sth) = (rather old-fashioned) to learn a lot of things in a short time, in preparation for an exam to indulge in sth | ~ yourself (with sth) = to allow yourself to have or do sth that you like, especially sth that is considered bad for you distress = feeling of great worry or unhappiness; great suffering 15 didn't do haven't done it ~~in the whole~~ completely I'm busy with my ~~everydays~~ everyday tasks After I ~~have~~ graduated I ~~have~~ had only pre intermediate level I studied (attended an) English at in an English course There are a lot of opportunities how ~~can~~ you can spend your free time in Russia It's the most ancient city in the Russian Federation If you want to go from ~~the~~ Vladivostok to ~~the~~ Moscow Almost all people go ~~to the~~ home You can see myself at in this picture According to | Following this question you should answer... Sounds pretty ~~well~~ good It was very exciting how ~~could~~ this world could ~~looks~~ look like ~~According my mind~~ In my experience ]]> hiking /'haikiŋ/ 20200217 10:30-12:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200217 0 active Socialising at work By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> Market Leader 3rd edition Upper Intermediate B2 14 active textbook SSS discuss pros & cons of this kind of environment ✓ develop teamwork ✓ foster team spirit ✓ facilitate information flow ✓ increase commitment to work → reach a general consensus faster → decision making accepted more easily 〆 face favouritism 〆 result in biased feedback 〆 wrong person could get promoted 〆 someone could take revenge after a relationship having turned sour (...) Lexical material: Staff relationships, biased personal relationships, favouritism pg 50 Relationships at work: 3 cases - reading pg 50 listening market_leader_3rd_upper_intermediate_audio_cd02_09.ogg SSS take notes of the proposal 1) prohibit all relationships at work 2) allow relationships under a 'love' contract (behaviour, disciplinary actions in case of...) e.g. no decision-making or business trips together 3) inform team leader (try to work in different depts) 4) do nothing pg 51 task 1 2 video

DVD Case study Conclusions ✓ HR must be awake & pro-active 〆 don't drive a relationship underground with a ban 〆 don't be too invasive by imposing a love contract 〆 don't ignore this situation because it will happen again → consider option 3 = be transparent to avoid conflicts of interests Current situation & existing alternatives: → public companies have very strict rules → many private companies haven't thought about it → some companies deliberately have no policy through fear of being prejudicial to senior males & junior females → policy by word of mouth ]]> 13 wip grammar 12 sour /ˈsauə/ = (of a person, temper, etc.) harsh; morose; bitter biased /'baiəst/ ~ (toward(s) / against / in favour of sb/sth) = having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements to brew (up) = (usually used in the progressive tenses) if sth unpleasant is brewing or brewing up, it seems likely to happen soon revenge (to take one's ~) = something that you do in order to make sb suffer because they have made you suffer to facilitate = to make easier to turn down = to refuse revenge (to take one's ~) = something that you do in order to make sb suffer because they have made you suffer to drive sth underground = to make sth go in or into a secret place in order to hide from the police, the government, etc intriguing = very interesting because of being unusual or not having an obvious answer favouritism /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzm/ = act of unfairly treating one person better than others because you like them better prejudicial (to sth) = (formal) harming or likely to harm sb/sth 11 pieces of news ~~For the~~ From one point of view This behaviour should ~~take~~ have some limitations It will ~~make some~~ influence to the working part It will ~~make~~ have some influence to on the working part You can have a lot of friends at ~~your job~~ work You can have a lot of friends at in your job ... because ~~due to its~~ it is in another department... ... because due to its being in another department... They haven't any ~~another~~ other opportunity ... because he has a the power to make decisions According to ~~the~~ Judith Fisher ~~opinion~~ ~~According to~~ In my opinion she should reject this offer I'm not sure she has an the authority to end this relationship ... to ~~split~~ separate & put this couple ~~to the~~ into different departments ... should facilitate to the resolving of this situation ]]> 20200214 14:45-16:15 1.5 1400 2100 20200214 0 active Improving communication & interpersonal skills By the end of this session you will have studied print

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Zoom meeting details https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3143928871 Meeting ID: 314 392 8871 ]]> The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 B2 2 Information technology IT downtime, hardware upgrade, soft skills retraining Collecting feedback, suggesting solutions Conflict management (when sparks fly) Meteor Bank 10 active textbook the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_42.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_43.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_44.ogg the_business_mac_millan_upper_intermediate_audio_cd01_45.ogg T / Cl Is the bank growing too fast? to the detriment of older customers? (...) When do you implement standardisation, before or after decentralisation? (...) What is the most important for a bank? ✓ data security & confidentiality → no way to outsource IT to a 3rd party?! pg 33 ex 5 discussion T / Cl Stages for banking expansion ✓ centralise to ensure same procedures & standards are running in all subsidiaries ✓ replicate, make information redundant for increased reliability through a computer grid Reasons for recruiting S.Finlay in the first place ✓ manage the expansion ✓ meet the rising demand for electronic services ≠ outsource IT Areas of concern 〆 managers & sys admins don't understand S.Finlay's strategy 〆 staff members don't understand S.Finlay's strategy → share vision = like many IT gurus, S.Finley may be less skilled at managing people pg 33 ex 6 role play Executive committee meeting Conclusions ✓ give oneself the means to achieve your goals ✓ recruit more experienced staff ✓ S.Finley needs to improve his communication & interpersonal skills to manage more efficiently ]]> 9 wip grammar 8 to blame ~ sb/sth (for sth) | ~ sth on sb/sth = to think or say that sb/sth is responsible for sth bad to claim = to say that sth is true although it has not been proved and other people may not believe it; to demand or ask for sth because you believe it is your legal right to own or to have it glitch = (informal) a small problem or fault that stops sth working successfully, e.g. A few technical glitches forced us to postpone the demonstration; sudden irregularity or malfunction (of equipment etc.) demanding = (of a person) expecting a lot of work or attention from others; not easily satisfied 7 fuck ups glitches | snarl ups have ~~been~~ happened during the last 3 years ... we have seen ~~fuck ups~~ glitches | snarl ups have been ~~happened~~ happening during the last 3 years ... with people ~~which~~ who were ~~joined~~ recruited to in the company ... with people ~~which~~ who ~~were~~ joined to the company ... from the ~~19th~~ 20th century to the twenty ~~one~~ first century and ~~another~~ other technologies Some of these outages ~~has~~ have happened ~~with intention~~ intentionally He ~~claimed~~ blamed him in for outages If it happened I ~~had declined~~ would decline this offer We need to ~~investigate to~~ invest in the new equipment We need to recruit highly ~~qualificated~~ qualified staff They haven't got (don't need) to spend a lot of time ~~for~~ on this sort of thing First of all we should ~~initiate a research of~~ investigate who made it (spread malicious software) ]]> 20200210 08:30-10:00 1.5 1400 2100 20200212 0 active Resisting change By the end of this session you will have studied print

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reported_speech_mindmap.pdf pg 22 ex F G grammar set for homework pg 22 ex H grammar (reported speech) ]]> 4 active textbook The Business Upper Intermediate 2.0 B2 2 Information technology IT downtime, hardware upgrade, soft skills retraining Collecting feedback, suggesting solutions Conflict management (when sparks fly) Meteor Bank 3 active textbook Lexical material: Staff turnover, restructuring, downtime pg 32 ex 1 discussion pg 32 ex 2 reading Rising star makes sparks fly pg 32 ex 3 memo analysis (to be continued) ]]> 2 turnover = rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by other people job rotation = practice of changing staff at frequent intervals by discharges and substitutions teething = small problems that a company, product, system, etc. has at the beginning to irritate = to annoy sb, especially by sth you continuously do or by sth that continuously happens to make sparks fly = to increase risks of a dispute, to clash lenient = not as strict as expected when punishing sb or when making sure that rules are obeyed to drag = to pull sb/sth along with effort and difficulty deliberate = done on purpose rather than by accident; planned malicious = intending or intended to do harm can't make an omelette without breaking (some) eggs = to achieve a certain goal one must sometimes incur damage, experience difficulties, or make sacrifices to the detriment of = at the cost of exhausted = very tired to get rid of sb/sth = to make yourself free of sb/sth that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw sth away 1 but I didn't check the answers The boss concluded (felt) ~~her~~ that it had been getting progressively more difficult to find suitably qualified people who ~~can~~ could cope with the demands of the job It's ~~unlogic~~ illogical Young people have a ~~tendation~~ tendency to do make more mistakes He thinks they are in the ~~twenty~~ twentieth century ... have increased from six ~~dot~~ point 3 percent to... The system downtime was increased in last year ... somebody ~~maked with intention~~ made intentionally ]]>