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Storytelling - Settings goals

Instructions

1. Vocabulary

Read the vocabulary list to familiarize yourself with key terms.

2. Watch

Watch the video once without worrying about filling in the gaps.

3. Fill in

Fill in the gaps while watching the video again.

4. Review

Read the full text and watch again to consolidate.

Gap Fill Exercise (Script)
Let's get started. Hi everyone, we are going to break out into groups, but before we do, I want to start with a little story. Out for a walk one morning, a woman came across a construction site where three men were working. Curious, she approached one of them and asked what he was doing. Clearly annoyed that she had bothered him, he said, "Can't you see? I'm laying ." Not easily put off, she asked the next man what he was doing. He answered matter-of-factly, "I'm building a 20 feet tall, 100 feet wide, and 18 inches thick." Then, turning his attention to the first man, he said, "Hey, you just passed the end of the wall. You need to take off that last ." Still not satisfied, the woman asked the third man what he was doing. Despite the fact that he appeared to be doing the exact same thing as the other two men, he looked up in excitement and said, "Oh, let me tell you, I'm building the greatest the world has ever known." She could tell that he was eager to tell her more, but before he had a chance, he was distracted by loud between the other two men about what to do about the one errant . Looking at the men, he said, "Don't worry guys, this will be an inside corner. The whole thing will get over and no one will ever see that . Just move on to the next ." The moral of the story: If you understand the overall of your organization and how your work fits into it, it not only helps you to do your job, but it enables others to do their job better. It helps you to be a better leader, but more importantly, it will help you enjoy what you do. When setting , all of our team members should be aware of the big picture and what we are trying to achieve. Now, let's break out into groups and set some goals.
Vocabulary

bricks

Small rectangular blocks used in building.

The wall was made of red bricks.

wall

A vertical structure that divides or encloses an area.

They built a wall around the garden.

cathedral

A large and important church, often the seat of a bishop.

The cathedral was famous for its stunning architecture.

bickering

Arguing or fighting over trivial matters.

The children were bickering over who would play first.

plastered

Covered with a layer of plaster for finishing.

The walls were plastered before painting.

layer

A single thickness or coating of a material.

She applied a layer of icing on the cake.

objectives

Goals or aims that one works towards.

The team set clear objectives for the project.

goals

Targets or desired outcomes that people aim to achieve.

Setting specific goals can help improve performance.

construction

The process of building something.

The construction of the new bridge took two years.

organization

A group or entity that is structured for a specific purpose.

The organization focuses on helping the community.
True / False Questions

1. The woman asked all three men what they were doing.

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Explanation:The woman approached each of the three men to ask about their work.

2. The first man was excited to talk to the woman.

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Explanation:The first man was annoyed that she bothered him.

3. The third man was building a wall.

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Explanation:The third man claimed he was building the greatest cathedral.

4. The moral of the story emphasizes understanding organizational objectives.

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Explanation:The story highlights the importance of knowing how one's work fits into bigger goals.

5. The men were working together without any disagreements.

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Explanation:There was bickering between the first two men about the last brick.
Open Questions

1. What can we learn from the different attitudes of the three men?

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Sample Answer:We can learn that perspective matters; while one man saw his work as boring, another found purpose in it.

2. How does understanding the big picture help team members?

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Sample Answer:Understanding the big picture helps team members align their efforts and stay motivated.

3. Why is it important to set goals as a team?

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Sample Answer:Setting goals as a team ensures everyone is working towards the same objectives and fosters collaboration.
Full Transcript

Transcript adapted by ListenLoop for language learners. Read alongside the video to consolidate comprehension.

Let's get started. Hi everyone, we are going to break out into groups, but before we do, I want to start with a little story. Out for a walk one morning, a woman came across a construction site where three men were working. Curious, she approached one of them and asked what he was doing. Clearly annoyed that she had bothered him, he said, "Can't you see? I'm laying bricks." Not easily put off, she asked the next man what he was doing. He answered matter-of-factly, "I'm building a wall 20 feet tall, 100 feet wide, and 18 inches thick." Then, turning his attention to the first man, he said, "Hey, you just passed the end of the wall. You need to take off that last brick." Still not satisfied, the woman asked the third man what he was doing. Despite the fact that he appeared to be doing the exact same thing as the other two men, he looked up in excitement and said, "Oh, let me tell you, I'm building the greatest cathedral the world has ever known." She could tell that he was eager to tell her more, but before he had a chance, he was distracted by loud bickering between the other two men about what to do about the one errant brick. Looking at the men, he said, "Don't worry guys, this will be an inside corner. The whole thing will get plastered over and no one will ever see that brick. Just move on to the next layer." The moral of the story: If you understand the overall objectives of your organization and how your work fits into it, it not only helps you to do your job, but it enables others to do their job better. It helps you to be a better leader, but more importantly, it will help you enjoy what you do. When setting goals, all of our team members should be aware of the big picture and what we are trying to achieve. Now, let's break out into groups and set some goals.

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