Strategy Document Read-Through
You've drafted a internal strategy document and need a colleague to read through it, providing feedback on its overall coherence, feasibility, and whether all key stakeholders' perspectives are considered.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
draft
To draft something means to write the first version of a document or plan. It's often rough and needs changes later. Use it in work like 'I need to draft an email.'
read-through
A read-through is quickly reading a document to check it for errors or improvements. It's informal and useful when asking for help, like 'Can you give it a read-through?'
feedback
Feedback means comments or suggestions to improve something. In work, ask for it politely, like 'I'd like some feedback on this report.' It's key for collaboration.
coherence
Coherence refers to how well ideas in a document flow logically and connect. Check for it in writing to make sure everything makes sense together.
feasibility
Feasibility means whether a plan or idea is possible or practical to do. In business, assess it to see if something can be realistically achieved.
stakeholders
Stakeholders are people or groups who have an interest in or are affected by a project. Always consider their views in strategy documents for better decisions.
alignment
Alignment means agreement or consistency between different parts or people. Use it in teams, like 'We need stakeholder alignment on this plan.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey Michael, do you have a few minutes?
This is a casual way to politely ask if someone is available for a short talk. It's useful in informal work settings to start a conversation without being too direct. The question form with 'do you have' makes it open and friendly.
I just finished drafting that internal strategy document and was hoping you could give it a quick read-through.
This sentence explains what you did and politely requests help. 'Was hoping' softens the request, making it less demanding. Use it when asking colleagues for input on your work to show respect for their time.
What specifically are you looking for feedback on?
This clarifying question helps understand exactly what help is needed. 'Specifically' narrows it down, and it's great for professional talks to avoid confusion. The present continuous 'are you looking for' shows ongoing interest.
Mostly on overall coherence and feasibility. Also, I want to make sure all key stakeholders' perspectives are adequately considered.
This specifies areas for review, using 'mostly' to prioritize and 'also' to add points. It's useful for giving clear instructions in feedback requests. The passive 'are considered' focuses on the action, not who does it.
When do you need the feedback by?
This asks for a deadline in a direct but polite way. 'By' indicates the latest time. Use it in work to manage time effectively, and it helps set expectations clearly.
Ideally by end of day tomorrow, if that's possible. No worries if not, just let me know.
This suggests a preferred timeline while being flexible. 'Ideally' shows it's not strict, and 'no worries if not' reduces pressure. It's polite for negotiations and builds good relationships in teams.
Thanks a ton, Michael!
This is an enthusiastic way to say thank you, like 'thanks a lot.' 'A ton' is informal and emphasizes gratitude. Use it after getting help to end conversations positively in casual work chats.