Agree an action
How can our relocation plan make the office ready for work after the move?
How can our relocation plan make the office ready for work after the move?
1 · Notice the conversation
Colleague: When will the equipment move?
You: We will move the equipment on Saturday.
Colleague: Why should testing follow the move?
You: We need time to test it before orders restart on Monday.
Colleague: What responsibilities should the relocation plan name?
You: The relocation plan should name who sets up and tests each essential system.
2 · Understand what each phrase does
location criteria
the important factors for choosing a place
Rent and transport access are our location criteria.
criteria 要从业务和人员需要出发，不是只挑租金最低的地点。relocation plan
the practical plan for moving work to a new place
The relocation plan includes moving and testing the equipment.
搬迁不是只有搬箱子，还包括服务连续性、通知和检查。downtime
time when a service or system cannot operate
We must plan for the expected downtime.
预计停机时间不是保证恢复时间；要有核查和备用服务安排。3 · Rehearse, then change the details
We will move the equipment on Saturday.
We need time to test it before orders restart on Monday.
The relocation plan should name who sets up and tests each essential system.
We should run a sample order from start to finish.
Keep the purpose; change the person, document or time. A simple, accurate sentence is enough.
4 · Respond to your colleague
When will the equipment move?
周六搬设备。
See one possible reply
We will move the equipment on Saturday.
Why should testing follow the move?
周一恢复接单前需要留时间测试。
See one possible reply
We need time to test it before orders restart on Monday.
What responsibilities should the relocation plan name?
搬迁计划应指定谁安装并测试每个关键系统。
See one possible reply
The relocation plan should name who sets up and tests each essential system.
5 · Try a different situation
What if a test fails?
What if a test fails?
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
When will the equipment move?