Unit 2

Word

Definition

Example

blended learning

a style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching

One of the benefits that bring many organizations to a blended learning strategy is the cost savings

induction programme

the process used within many businesses to welcome new employees to the company and prepare them for their new role

In return we will provide you with a comprehensive induction programme

emotional intelligence

the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically

Emotional intelligence is found to be one of the most desired qualities for personal and professional development

skills set

a person's range of skills or abilities

Their volunteer work enhances their skills-set and encourages them to adapt their knowledge

needs analysis

involves the process of identification and evaluation of needs

The needs analysis further outlines that more than 8.7 million people have limited access to quality health services

staff member

an employee who is a member of a staff of workers

A 58-year-old staff member at the Lok Sabha secretariat has tested positive for coronavirus

career development

lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure, and transitions in order to move toward a personally determined and evolving preferred future

My subordinate is motivated in career development

analytical thinking

the ability to tackle complicated issues by evaluating information you've gathered and organized

Other research suggests that encouraging analytical thinking over intuitive thinking can be effective

face-to-face session

a meeting that you have with someone in which you talk to them directly, not by phone, email, online, etc

Treat online therapy like a real face-to-face session

apprenticeship

the position of an apprentice

She was offered a two-year apprenticeship as an electrician

low-paid

If you describe someone or their job as low-paid, you mean that their work earns them very little money

There are many low-paid jobs in that country

evolve

when a type of plant or animal evolves, its physical form changes over a long period of time

It is a ritual which has evolved over the centuries

internally

inside something rather than outside

This medicine must not be taken internally

applicable

if something is applicable to a particular person, group, or situation, it affects them or is related to them

All other terms and conditions of all applicable loans remain unchanged

transferable

able to be moved from one place or position to another

We aim to provide our trainees with transferable skills

life-long commitment

If you make a commitment to do something, you promise that you will do it

There she developed her life-long commitment to improving the mental health of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society

career goals

a clear statement that defines the ultimate job you aspire to throughout the course of your career

Did it fulfil your career goals?

acquire

to obtain

In 1995, the group acquired 100% of Massimo Dutti

rely

depend on with full trust or confidence

They relied on the leader and he showed them the right way to the victory

in-house

done or existing within an organization

We have an in-house training unit

mentor

a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice

I'm mentoring a less experienced colleague

up-to-date

modern or fashionable

We are using the most up-to-date technology

one-to-one

between only two people

I had one-to-one dance lessons

emphasise

give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing

Let me emphasise my point

mentee

a person who is advised, trained, or counselled by a mentor

My mentee misses important deadlines and causes other people to work unpaid overtime, including me

job-related training

all organised, systematic education and training activities in which people take part in order to obtain knowledge and/or learn new skills for a current or a future job

You can find job-related training to help you learn new skills

competency

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Internal auditors should possess competencies needed to satisfy the requirements of the position

rapport

a good understanding of someone and an ability to communicate well with them

It's important to build a close rapport with clients

benchmarking

a process of measuring the performance of a company's products, services, or processes against those of another business considered to be the best in the industry, aka “best in class.”

A pandemic risk benchmarking survey has been launched to help risk managers at mid-tier banks ensure best practice during the COVID-19

crossfunctional

denoting or relating to a system whereby people from different areas of an organization work together as a team

To address the challenges, many companies are investing in setting up crossfunctional, agile teams

Long-term goals

something you want to accomplish in the future

Start by turning off all notifications, breaking long-term goals into smaller tasks

look ahead

to think about and plan for what might happen in the future

Maine colleges look ahead to fall semester as remote learning continues during coronavirus pandemic

task-oriented

focuses on getting a job done without worrying about the personal development or satisfaction of the team

When I joined the company, the team was very task oriented

clarify

to make something clearer or easier to understand

I need you to clarify a few points

wide range

broad selection

As a leading Internet provider, we have a wide range of tariffs for clients

tidy

having everything ordered and arranged in the right place

Desks should be kept tidy

overlap

to have parts that are the same as parts of something else

While some symptoms of the coronavirus certainly overlap with allergies there are several other differences

separate

forming or viewed as a unit apart or by itself

Is there a separate entrance?

outcome

the final result of a meeting, discussion, war etc – used especially when no one knows what it will be until it actually happens

I cannot guarantee the outcome

handle

to do the things that are necessary to complete a job

She can handle conflicts well

move away from

to move to be less close to something, often out of caution

We are thinking about finding ways to digitalise learning, moving away from traditional classroom training

speak up

used to ask someone to speak louder

I can't hear you very well. Could you speak up, please?

insist

to say firmly and often that something is true, especially when other people think it may not be true

I tried to pay, but Tim insisted on buying lunch

facilitate the meeting

the conscious act of guiding the meeting process so that it stays on course, to make sure everyone participates, and to reach the agreed-upon meeting goals

The moderator will facilitate the meeting