Boss Gives Feedback
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Answer the following questions
What feedback did the boss give about the employee’s project?
What does the expression “go back to the drawing board” mean in this story?
How did the boss support the employee after pointing out the needed changes?
How did the employee’s attitude shift by the end of the meeting?
What lesson about feedback or improvement can be learned from this story?
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“Yesterday, my boss called me into her office to review my project. She liked the research but said the design needed major changes. She told me it was time to go back to the drawing board and come up with a stronger plan. She also decided to bring up a few examples of past projects to guide me. At first, I felt a little discouraged, but her advice helped me see how to improve. I left the meeting with a clear idea of what to do next.”
How would you use the following expressions?
Idiom: Back to the drawing board – we use this idiom when we must start again and create a new plan after the first one fails.
Examples to use:
“The design failed, so it’s back to the drawing board.”
“The teacher said my essay needed a rewrite, so it’s back to the drawing board.”
“Our trip plans fell through, so we’re back to the drawing board.”
Phrasal Verb: Bring up – we use this phrasal verb when mentioning or introducing a topic.
Examples to use:
“He always brings up interesting points.”
“She brought up a question yesterday.”
“They are bringing up the issue now.”
“I will bring up your suggestion tomorrow.”
