Agree an action
How should we explain the example? Explain your reasons and next step.
How should we explain the example? Explain your reasons and next step.
1 · Notice the conversation
Colleague: How should we explain the example?
You: We should signpost the example with first, then and finally.
Colleague: How does the example show the benefit?
You: A visible order status helps Store B see that the tea is already ordered.
Colleague: What should we connect the example to?
You: We should connect the example to our key message about avoiding duplicate orders.
2 · Understand what each phrase does
key message
the one main idea people should remember
My key message is that one shared board can prevent duplicate orders.
key message 不是把所有信息都放进第一句话；选出这次发言的主要意思。signpost
tell listeners what comes next
I will signpost the talk with “first” and “then”.
这里 signpost 作动词，指用语言提示结构；不是读出所有幻灯片标题就一定清楚。takeaway
the useful idea listeners leave with
The main takeaway is to check the board before ordering.
此处 takeaway 是名词，不是外卖，也不是动词 take away；要点最好与听众能做的事相连。3 · Rehearse, then change the details
We should signpost the example with first, then and finally.
A visible order status helps Store B see that the tea is already ordered.
We should connect the example to our key message about avoiding duplicate orders.
We can finish with the takeaway: check first, then order if needed.
Keep the purpose; change the person, document or time. A simple, accurate sentence is enough.
4 · Respond to your colleague
How should we explain the example?
讲法：用 first、then、finally 提示顺序。
See one possible reply
We should signpost the example with first, then and finally.
How does the example show the benefit?
作用：B 店看到茶叶已经下单。
See one possible reply
A visible order status helps Store B see that the tea is already ordered.
What should we connect the example to?
衔接：把例子接回主旨，避免只讲故事。
See one possible reply
We should connect the example to our key message about avoiding duplicate orders.
5 · Try a different situation
What if a listener misses a step?
What if a listener misses a step?
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
What does Store A do first?