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Story 5

📘 Lesson Title: “The Executive Shift”

Level: Expert

VOCABULARIES

  1. Lucrative – (LOO-kruh-tiv) /ˈluːkrətɪv/
    (adjective) – producing a great deal of profit
    Synonyms: profitable, rewarding, gainful
    Sentence: She left her stable job for a more lucrative opportunity in tech.

  2. Delegate – (DEL-uh-gayt) /ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt/
    (verb) – to assign tasks or responsibilities to others
    Synonyms: assign, entrust, allocate
    Sentence: A good manager knows when and how to delegate tasks.

  3. Feasible – (FEE-zuh-buhl) /ˈfiːzəbəl/
    (adjective) – possible or practical to do
    Synonyms: achievable, realistic, viable
    Sentence: The team presented a feasible plan to improve sales.

  4. Consensus – (kuhn-SEN-suhs) /kənˈsɛnsəs/
    (noun) – a general agreement among a group
    Synonyms: agreement, harmony, unity
    Sentence: The board reached a consensus after several rounds of discussion.

  5. Revamp – (ree-VAMP) /ˌriːˈvæmp/
    (verb) – to improve or revise something
    Synonyms: renovate, reform, update
    Sentence: The company decided to revamp its marketing strategy.


IDIOMS

  1. Think outside the box – (to think creatively and differently)
    Synonyms: be innovative, break the mold
    Sentence: We need to think outside the box to solve this unique problem.

  2. Take the bull by the horns – (to confront a problem directly)
    Synonyms: face a challenge, tackle head-on
    Sentence: The CEO took the bull by the horns and restructured the department.

  3. Back to the drawing board – (start over due to failure)
    Synonyms: start fresh, reevaluate
    Sentence: When the pitch failed, the team went back to the drawing board.


TONGUE TWISTER

Instruction: Read the tongue twister 3 times as fast and clearly as you can.


“Smart strategists swiftly shift strategies to succeed.”


STORY: The Executive Shift

In the fast-paced world of corporate strategy, timing and innovation are everything. Dana was offered a lucrative position as the new director of innovation at a struggling tech firm. On day one, she recognized the need to revamp outdated workflows and product designs.

With no time to waste, she called for a meeting. There was no consensus at first—each team had different opinions. But Dana was firm and feasible in her plans, offering a clear vision that combined creativity and realism. She chose to delegate key tasks to those with proven expertise, empowering them.

Her strategy worked. Instead of resisting change, the team began to think outside the box. They faced challenges but didn’t panic—they simply went back to the drawing board when necessary. Dana’s ability to take the bull by the horns transformed the company’s direction.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. What made the job offer attractive for Dana?

  2. What action did Dana take to improve outdated workflows?

  3. Why did the team initially struggle during the meeting?

  4. What helped Dana ensure the new plans were achievable?

  5. What leadership quality helped Dana move the team forward?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever had to revamp a process or system? What approach did you take?

  2. Why is delegation important in leadership?

  3. What does it take to reach a consensus in a team?

  4. How do you handle failed strategies in your work?

  5. Can thinking outside the box always lead to success? Why or why not?


SPEAK UP

Instruction: Share your opinions about the following moral lessons.

  1. The importance of decisive leadership in challenging times

  2. The power of collaboration and open-mindedness in business

  3. Why innovation must be balanced with feasibility in planning


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