British English · B2 · Unit 4
Leading people
Leading people
By the end you can
- Give instructions and hand out tasks
- Give feedback that helps
- Understand feedback on your work
Words and phrases
| British English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I'd like you to | I want you to (a polite instruction) | I'd like you to lead the next meeting. |
| could you take care of | please be responsible for | Could you take care of the client list? |
| delegate | give tasks to other people | A good manager knows how to delegate. |
| you did a great job on | you did very well with | You did a great job on the presentation. |
| one thing to work on | one thing you could improve | One thing to work on is your timing. |
| constructive feedback | comments that help you improve | I'm always open to constructive feedback. |
| keep up the good work | continue doing well | Thanks, Priya. Keep up the good work. |
| a one-to-one | a private meeting between a manager and one member of staff (British) | Let's have a one-to-one on Friday. |
| take ownership of | take full responsibility for | I want everyone to take ownership of their projects. |
| set targets | decide on goals to reach | We'll set targets for the next quarter together. |
| micromanage | control every small detail of someone's work | I don't want to micromanage you. |
| lead by example | show people how to behave by doing it yourself | A good manager should lead by example. |
Then talk it through
Giving feedback to a new member of your team. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.