Business English from All Ears English BE 255: What Can I Take Off Your Plate? How to Offer Help at Work
May 14, 2024
Exploring the reluctance to ask for help at work and offering assistance in business scenarios. Discussing the usage of 'take' and 'bring' at work, lightening workloads, and the importance of offering help respectfully. Navigating work overload, the impact of the internet, and the delicate balance of offering help mindfully.
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Lindsay's Anecdote about a busy year
- Lindsay discusses a personal example of how others offered her help.
- Her friends offered assistance when she had many personal matters to handle.
Offer Help Proactively
- Proactively tell coworkers you have extra bandwidth.
- Ask "What can I take off your plate?" rather than "Can I help?"
Offer Help on Projects
- Ask coworkers about project next steps.
- Offer assistance by saying "Anything I can do to help?"