Agree an action
What should we agree before work starts? Explain your plan.
What should we agree before work starts? Explain your plan.
1 · Notice the conversation
Colleague: What should we agree before work starts?
You: We should agree on a handover time for the final list.
Colleague: How would that help Leo?
You: This gives Leo time to build the page before testing.
Colleague: What is Maya accountable for?
You: Maya is accountable for sending the checked list on Wednesday.
2 · Understand what each phrase does
teamwork
work together
Good teamwork helps us finish the launch.
teamwork 是名词；work together 是动词短语。不能说 We teamwork。be accountable for
be responsible for
Maya is accountable for the final list.
两者有重叠。accountable 强调可追责、需解释；for 后接事情，to 后接向谁负责。coordinate
organise our work together
We coordinate the design and sales work.
coordinate 后接任务/活动，也可用 coordinate with + 人。不是替别人完成全部工作。3 · Rehearse, then change the details
We should agree on a handover time for the final list.
This gives Leo time to build the page before testing.
Maya is accountable for sending the checked list on Wednesday.
We can coordinate the tasks so Nina can test on Friday.
Keep the purpose; change the person, document or time. A simple, accurate sentence is enough.
4 · Respond to your colleague
What should we agree before work starts?
行动：先约定名单交给下一人的时间。
See one possible reply
We should agree on a handover time for the final list.
How would that help Leo?
作用：让 Leo 在测试前有时间制作页面。
See one possible reply
This gives Leo time to build the page before testing.
What is Maya accountable for?
责任：负责的不只是“名单”，还有经过检查、按时交付。
See one possible reply
Maya is accountable for sending the checked list on Wednesday.
5 · Try a different situation
What if Maya expects a delay?
What if Maya expects a delay?
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 Maya send the list?