Dictation Triptychs for Corporate Life

Book excerpt: Table of Contents INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Openers: Bling, Buzz, Bravos.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Are We Here Yet?: Hole, Hood, Hangout............................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Tech Talk: Devices, Networks, Media .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Catalyst Chatter: Surprised, Impressed, Curious................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Faux Pas Fixes: Saints, Sinners, Senators............................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Escape: Businesspeople, Spies, Priests.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Negotiations: Buyers, Sellers, Lawyers.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Pullbacks: Innovators, Inventors, Creators............................................................................................................................................................................................ 36 Job Interviews: Seekers, Applicants, Candidates................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Moving on Up: Assistants, Associates, Seniors...................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 APPENDIX A: LISTENING ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48 APPENDIX B: SPEAKING ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 APPENDIX C: READING ASSESSMENT..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 APPENDIX D: WRITING ASSESSMENT..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51 INDEX ............................