Argumentatie in uitvoering

Argumentatie in uitvoering De claimÂ…Zaterdag 2 april 2005, het voetbal team waarin ik speel (Delta Sports 95), is vrij van voetbal vandaag. We hebben echter besloten bij elkaar te komen om te kijken hoe we volgend seizoen gaan spelen en of we en welke nieuwe mensen we nodig hebben in ons team.Aanwezig zijn alle leden uit het voetbal team met als bijzondere benoeming Marcel Jacobs (leider) en Jan van Voorts (trainer). Ik heb als claim voorbereid dat we in plaats van 4-4-2 de opstelling die we al 2 jaar spelen moeten veranderen in 3-4-3. Ik heb deze situatie van te voren bestudeerd en heb de volgende punten genoteerd.Als eerste keek ik naar de situatie:We staan onderaan in de competitie met weinig tegendoelpunten maar met nog veel minder voor doelpunten. Dit ligt deels aan het feit dat onze spitsen maar weinig heeft gescoord dit seizoen maar mijns inziens ook aan het feit dat de spitsen te weinig afspeel mogelijkheden hebben als ze de bal aangespeeld krijgen.Deutsch: 3 Dauner Maare (Gemà ¼ndener, Weinfelder , ...Als ik deze situatie kan duidelijk maken naar het team dan is dit zeer gunstig voor mijn claim.Toen keek ik naar de personen die te overtuigen zijn:De verdedigers zullen het moeilijkst te overtuigen zijn omdat er voor hun een plek verloren gaat. Dit betekend dat 1 normale basiskracht op de bank zal moeten plaats nemen. Ik ben zelf de laatste man (ook verdediger dus) en hoop dat dat een klein voordeel is. De middenvelders zullen misschien ook niet al te blij zijn met het idee omdat (indirect) het betekend dat zij meer zullen moeten verdedigen. De aanvallers zullen wel blij zijn met het idee omdat het hun meer aansluiting geeft. Hoe Marcel en Jan er over denken kan ik eigenlijk niet of nauwelijks inschatten van te voren. Ik weet dat het voor hun belangrijk is...

Telephone Business Conversation Role-Play

Telephone Business Conversation Role-Play Telephoning is an important part of doing business in English.  Telephone conversations, especially business telephone conversations,  follow certain patterns: Someone answers the phone and asks if they can help.The caller makes a request- either to be connected to someone or for information.The caller is connected, given information or told that they are not in the office at the moment.If the person who is requested is not in the office, the caller is asked to leave a message.The caller leaves a message or asks other questions.The phone call finishes. Of course, all business telephone conversations do not follow this rigid scheme. But this is the basic outline for most business telephone conversations, especially those made to request information or ask for clarification. Example Business Telephone Conversation: Role-Play The following business telephone conversation can be used as a role-play in class to introduce a number of standard phrases to practice  telephoning in English. Ms. Anderson (sales representative Jewels and Things): ring ring...ring ring...ring ring...Mr. Smith (Secretary): Hello, Diamonds Galore, this is Peter speaking. How may I be of help to you today? Ms. Anderson: Yes, this is Ms. Janice Anderson calling. May I speak to Mr. Franks, please? Mr. Smith: Im afraid Mr. Franks is out of the office at the moment. Would you like me to take a message? Ms. Anderson: Uhm...actually, this call is rather urgent. We spoke yesterday about a delivery problem that Mr. Franks mentioned. Did he leave any information with you? Mr. Smith: As a matter of fact, he did. He said that a representative from your company might be calling. He also asked me to ask you a few questions... Ms. Anderson: Great, Id love to see this problem resolved as quickly as possible. Mr. Smith: Well, we still havent received the shipment of earrings that was supposed to arrive last Tuesday. Ms. Anderson: Yes, Im terribly sorry about that. In the meantime, Ive spoken with our delivery department and they assured me that the earrings will be delivered by tomorrow morning. Mr.  Smith: Excellent, Im sure Mr. Franks will be pleased to hear that. Ms. Anderson: Yes, the shipment was delayed from France. We werent able to send it along until this morning. Mr.  Smith: I see. Mr. Franks also wanted to schedule a meeting with you later this week. Ms. Anderson:  Certainly, what is he doing on Thursday afternoon? Mr.  Smith: Im afraid hes meeting with some clients out of town. How about Thursday morning? Ms. Anderson: Unfortunately, Im seeing someone else on Thursday morning. Is he doing anything on Friday morning? Mr.  Smith: No, it looks like hes free then. Ms. Anderson:  Great, should I come by at 9? Mr.  Smith:  Well, he usually holds a staff meeting at 9. It only lasts a half-hour or so. How about 10? Ms. Anderson: Yes, 10 would be great. Mr.  Smith: OK, Ill schedule that. Ms. Anderson at 10, Friday Morning...Is there anything else I can help you with? Ms. Anderson: No, I think thats everything. Thank you for your help...Goodbye. Mr.  Smith: Goodbye. Short Summary of the Telephone Conversation Review your knowledge by filling in the gaps with the words and phrases below to complete the summary of the conversation. Ms. Anderson telephones Diamonds Galore to _____ with Mr. Franks. Mr. Franks is not in the office, but Henry Smith, the secretary, speaks to Ms. Anderson about a _____ problem with some earrings. The earrings have not yet _____ at Diamonds Galore. Ms. Anderson tells Peter that there was a problem with the _____ from France, but that the earrings should arrive tomorrow morning. Next, they  _____ a meeting between Ms. Anderson and Mr. Franks. Mr. Franks is not able to _____ with Ms. Anderson on Thursday because he is _____. They finally decide on Friday morning at 10 oclock after a _____ that Mr. Owen usually holds on Friday mornings. Answers speak, delivery/shipment, arrived, shipment/delivery, schedule, meet, busy, staff meeting Key Phrases and Vocabulary How may I be of help:  This is a formal phrase used to show politeness. It means Can I help you?calling:  telephoningout of the office:  not in the officetake a message:  to write down a message from the callerurgent:  very importantdelivery:  the bringing of goods to a clientmentioned:  saidresolved:  taken care ofas quickly as possible:  in the fastest manner, ASAPshipment:  delivery, the bringing of goods to a clientassured:  a certainty that something is true or will happenpleased:  happydelayed: not be able to do something on timelooks like:  seemsstaff meeting:  a meeting of employeeslasts:  to take timeschedule: make a future appointment Practice Cues for Role-Plays Use these cues, roles, and scenarios to create practice role-plays on your own to further your telephoning skills to help with workplace communication. Role-Play Cue 1 John Youd like to speak to Kevin at FunStuff Brothers, a toy-making company. Youre returning his sales call because youre interested in the companys products. Kate Youre the receptionist at FunStuff Brothers, try to transfer the call to Kevin, but take a message when you find out Kevin cant take the call. Role-Play Cue 2 Estelle Youre calling to schedule a meeting with the head of the personnel department. Youd like to meet on Tuesday morning, but can come in on Thursday and Friday as well. Bob Youre able to schedule a meeting at the end of next week, but you will be out of the office until Thursday morning.