ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson (7)
10月7日(水)
Saki asks Phong about how to prevent delays in the progress of the project.
How does Phong plan to address the authority’s concerns?
- He’ll invite them to visit the site at key stages of the project and ask for their input.
So, how can we avoid that kind of delay?
The key is to maintain a good relationship with the ministry throughout the process. We should keep them informed of our progress until the license is granted at the final stage.
That makes sense. But what if they have concerns about our plan?
I’ll figure out how to address their concerns. I’ll invite them to visit the site at key stages of the project and ask for their input.
I see. That would help avoid a situation where the clinic is finished, but we still don’t have the permit. It would be great if you could manage this.
I’ll make the most of the good relationship I’ve built with the ministry from my previous work as a consultant.
marvelous
Grant
That makes sense.
Figure out
Address: address their concerns
Site: construction site
Input
Make the most of
<>Make the best of : 不利な状況下で精一杯やる
What if …?
/ wɒt ɪf/ : しかしもし～ならばどうなるか
What if they have concerns about our plan?
What if we need to change our strategy midway?
What if the budget is cut by more than 20 percent?
How should we respond if they express doubt about our plan?
What can we do if they don’t agree with our plan?
Proactive engagement /ˌproʊˈæktɪv ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
: 事前に関与すること、積極的に関わること
Listen to their thoughts and proactively address any concerns before they escalate.
Adaptability /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/ : 適応性、順応性
Revise the plan within an acceptable range to show we’re willing to adapt.
Transparency /trænsˈpærənsi/ : 透明性、明白さ
Be transparent about the anticipated challenges and how we plan to address them.
ラジオビジネス英語 Lesson (6)
10月6日(火)
The topic of conversation shifts to the project schedule. There seems to be a difference of opinion between Saki and Phong.
What influences whether the person in charge is cooperative?
-The interpretation of the guidelines and rules.
What do you think about the timeline? We’re aiming to open the clinic within a year. Do you think that’s realistic?
Well, we need the final approval from the Ministry of Health. It really depends on how cooperative they are. Their guidelines and rules can often be interpreted differently by the official in charge.
So you mean it could take more than a year?
Yes, it could be delayed by a few months or even years. I mean if you look at projects involving infrastructure or manufacturing plants in Vietnam, it’s not uncommon to see delays in getting approvals.
I know, but that kind of delay could kill our project. Management in Tokyo knows there’s a risk, but if the delay actually happens, it would be a huge problem.
Timeline<> time line: schedule
Cooperative
Official->government official
Infrastructure
Kill: 潰す
Depend on
- It really depends on how cooperative they are.
- Whether I can join you for dinner will depend on my work schedule.
- My plans for the weekend depend on the weather.
Rely on
The approval relies on how much they’re willing to cooperate.
Come down to につきる（要点を一つに絞る）
It really comes down to how collaborative they are.
- I can’t find a good property in my desired area.
- Price negotiations with the land seller are not progressing smoothly.
- It takes longer than you think to find a builder.
- It’s difficult to secure the necessary staff for the clinic.
- It takes time to train the staff we hired.
アンソフィー・ブリーゲル Anne-Sophie Behaghel/ -Sago Mini サゴノミ