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How to Ask for More Context: A Business English Primer

How to Ask for More Context: A Business English Primer

Context is crucial in business. When a manager or leader assigns a task and an individual contributor does not have the context or reasons for this task, they may need to ask for it. In this audio course based on the popular podcast by All Ears English, learn which English phrases and questions should be avoided when asking for more details in English. Also, discover why leaders must provide this context ahead of time to maintain employee motivation and trust.

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  • Issuing Organization: LinkedIn Learning
  • Issue Date: December 28, 2024
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How to Ask for More Context: A Business English Primer

How to Ask for More Context: A Business English Primer

In this course based on the podcast by All Ears English, learn which phrases and questions should be avoided when asking for more details in English. Also, discover why leaders must provide this context ahead of time to maintain employee motivation.

Last Updated: January 12, 2025

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Celebrating over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Shefik has held senior-level positions at many Fortune 500 companies and celebrated brands, including IBM, NBCUniversal, and MTV World. He currently serves as a Technical Lead at NBCUniversal. His work has been featured in television broadcasts and video productions for TIME, The Washington Center, "Unsung" (TV One), and Broadway World. He is currently the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", which is broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States, as well as the internationally distributed video series of the same name via Prime Video and other notable outlets.

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