Respond to a change
How can Ana keep learning when the meeting becomes more difficult?
How can Ana keep learning when the meeting becomes more difficult?
1 · Notice the conversation
Colleague: Which part should Ana lead?
You: Ana should lead the opening update.
Colleague: Why should her role stay limited?
You: The full client meeting is too big a first step.
Colleague: How can we keep the stretch assignment manageable?
You: We can keep the stretch assignment manageable by asking Lee to lead the later discussion.
2 · Understand what each phrase does
development goal
a small step towards a future job
Ana’s development goal is to lead a short meeting.
development 是逐步增长能力；有目标不表示已经达到晋升要求。mentor
a more experienced person who guides you
Lee is Ana’s mentor for meeting skills.
mentor 提供指导，不替学习者完成任务，也不一定是直属经理。stretch assignment
an extra chance to practise a new responsibility
Leading one meeting is Ana’s stretch assignment.
stretch 不是无限加量；任务应有边界、准备时间和支持。3 · Rehearse, then change the details
Ana should lead the opening update.
The full client meeting is too big a first step.
We can keep the stretch assignment manageable by asking Lee to lead the later discussion.
Afterwards, we should review Ana’s opening before adding more responsibility.
Keep the purpose; change the person, document or time. A simple, accurate sentence is enough.
4 · Respond to your colleague
Which part should Ana lead?
Ana 先负责开场更新。
See one possible reply
Ana should lead the opening update.
Why should her role stay limited?
整场客户会议作为第一步跨度太大。
See one possible reply
The full client meeting is too big a first step.
How can we keep the stretch assignment manageable?
请 Lee 主持后半段，让挑战保持在可接受范围。
See one possible reply
We can keep the stretch assignment manageable by asking Lee to lead the later discussion.
5 · Try a different situation
What if Ana wants to try more?
What if Ana wants to try more?
Address the changed condition. Choose a practical next step and explain why it helps.
- My response addresses the changed condition.
- I explain one practical action and its likely effect.
- I make the next step clear.
6 · Recall without the model tomorrow
Which part should Ana lead?