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To access all 600+ Business English Podcasts visit our website at: www.businessenglishpod.com. Learn business English conversation and listening skills, vocabulary, idioms, and more with effective business English lessons on everything from meetings, presentations, negotiations to sales, job interviews and finance. Our Business English lessons are designed to help you understand the language that we use to communicate and the reasons why we use it. Our goal is to teach natural and effective English for business. Each of our Business English lessons feature: 1) a realistic dialog, 2) clear explanations of vocabulary, idioms, and functional language, and 3) a practice and review section. You will learn what the speakers are saying, why they are saying it, and other ways you can express the same ideas. PDF transcripts for each lesson are available to members of our website. Members can also access our online quizzes and lesson modules - head over to the website and take a free trial to preview the lesson resources: https://www.businessenglishpod.com
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Sep 8, 2024 • 7min
Skills 360 – Problem-Solving 2: The Problem-Solving Process
Discover a 5-step approach to effective problem-solving that emphasizes structured analysis and information gathering. Learn how to define clear goals and foster collaboration among stakeholders for creative solutions. Explore the essential steps in navigating the problem-solving process, highlighting the value of generating diverse ideas while separating idea generation from evaluation. Wrap up with insights on improving future problem-solving strategies.
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Aug 25, 2024 • 7min
Skills 360 – Problem-Solving 1: Developing the Right Skills
Dive into the essentials of effective problem-solving! Discover how analytical thinking helps dissect issues and recognize patterns. Embrace creativity to see challenges from new angles. Learn about the importance of resilience in facing tough situations, and how collaboration and emotional intelligence enhance teamwork. Finally, avoid getting trapped in indecision while fostering decisiveness. Each skill contributes to innovative solutions in the dynamic world of business.
Jul 28, 2024 • 7min
BEN 57 – Robots: Back to the Future
Explore the explosive growth of robotics, with 3.5 million operational units reshaping industries. Discover how robots are now integrated beyond traditional manufacturing, influencing diverse sectors. The discussion reveals the intertwining of AI with robotics and its implications for workplaces, challenging recruitment strategies. Uncover the booming business behind these advancements and the evolving role of robots alongside human workers.
Jul 7, 2024 • 24min
BEP 409 – Quality Control 2: Customer Service
In this podcast, they discuss the crucial role of quality control in customer service, emphasizing the importance of meeting customer expectations and enhancing overall satisfaction. They delve into evaluating service processes, setting standards, and improving performance measurement in customer interactions. The dialogue between Emma and Paolo provides practical insights into maintaining high-quality service standards and the use of collocations in customer service.
Jun 23, 2024 • 24min
BEP 408 – Quality Control 1: Manufacturing
The podcast delves into the importance of quality control in manufacturing, emphasizing its impact on brand reputation, customer satisfaction, and cost savings. It explores specialized language used in quality control, such as collocations. The dialogue between Paolo and Emma highlights the role of quality control in monitoring and improving product quality. Various chapters discuss topics like standardized production processes, outsourcing accountability, and testing raw materials for product consistency.
Jun 9, 2024 • 7min
Skills 360 – How to Overcome Cognitive Bias
Learn how to overcome cognitive bias in decision-making and make better choices in business. Discover the importance of awareness, curiosity, and evidence in avoiding biases. Explore strategies to challenge biases, embrace diverse perspectives, and use data-driven methods for enhanced decision-making capabilities in business leadership.
May 26, 2024 • 7min
Skills 360 – What is Cognitive Bias?
Learn about cognitive biases that affect decision-making, including confirmation bias and sunk-cost fallacy. Understand how biases like the halo effect and horns effect can skew perceptions. Explore the importance of data in decision-making and how biases like sample size neglect and availability bias can impact judgments.
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May 12, 2024 • 17min
BEP 35c – English Meetings: Clarifying What Was Meant
Learn how to clarify in English meetings to avoid misunderstandings. Explore techniques for confirming understanding and navigating indirect speech. Listen to a dialogue about a disappointing product launch and financial struggles, highlighting the importance of clear communication in business decisions.
Apr 28, 2024 • 23min
BEP 407 – Financial English 5: Comparing Opportunities
Learn how to sell a client on a new investment opportunity by assessing risk and comparing options. Navigate the complexities of financial services, including evaluating online information and offering safer investment choices. Follow a conversation between an investment advisor and a client, focusing on corporate bonds, alternative funds, and financial decision-making. Improve your financial English vocabulary and techniques through interactive scenarios and lessons.
Apr 14, 2024 • 23min
BEP 406 – Financial English 4: Pitching a New Opportunity
The podcast discusses pitching new opportunities in financial services, maintaining strong client relationships, and setting up win-win situations. It explores alternative investments like hedge funds, clarifies misconceptions about fees, and addresses client concerns. Effective communication and understanding client needs are key themes throughout the episode.
