Mock Meeting "Amazon: The Return-to-Office"
Welcome to English in Business, a "Practice Playground" for international professionals. We recreate real-world business situations so you can practice communication in a safe space.
In a Mock Meeting, you step into a realistic role without the real-world pressure. You collaborate with other professionals to solve a specific problem using English. It’s your chance to test new vocabulary, practice being persuasive, and rehearse for your real career moments in a safe, fun environment.
What to Expect
Before the Session (5 min prep)
Once you register, you will receive a "One-Page Brief."
It includes a Cheat Sheet with useful phrases for agreeing, disagreeing, and proposing ideas.
During the Session (45 mins)
We review the situation and reveal "5 Facts" about user behavior and ad revenue.
You will advocate for an option with using the facts to support your opinion.
Then we'll discuss
The group must vote on a final strategy before time runs out.
After the Session
You will receive a peer review and a self-reflection form.
We will provide AI-generated feedback on how well you used the key business phrases.
Who is this for?
Freelancers looking to communicate more smoothly with clients
Managers aiming to lead meetings with confidence
Entrepreneurs who need clearer communication to pitch
Remote workers who want more chances to practice real English
Scenario: Where should our employees work next year?
During the pandemic, Amazon went fully remote. Profits soared. But now, the CEO believes the company culture is dying. He says people are less creative when they work from home in their pajamas. He wants to order everyone back to the office. However, the employees love remote work. A leaked internal survey shows that 30% of the top engineers plan to quit if they are forced to come back to the office 5 days a week.
We will gather as the "Strategy Committee" to decide whether we we prioritize the Company Culture (Innovation) or the Employee Happiness (Retention)?
Before the meeting, the executive team prepared three possible strategies. We do not have to choose one of these exactly, but use them to start our discussion.
Option A: Mandatory 5 days a week in the office. Badges are tracked. If you don't come, you are fired.
We are paying for massive office buildings that are empty. Real collaboration happens face-to-face, at the whiteboard, not on Zoom. We need to get back to "Day 1" intensity.
Option B: Close the expensive offices. Let people work from anywhere in the world.
If we force people back, our best talent will leave to join competitors who allow remote work. We save billions on rent, and employees save money on commuting.
Option C: Allow AI music, but strictly regulate it. Every AI song must have3 days in the office (Tuesday-Thursday) for meetings, 2 days at home for deep work.
The middle ground. It gives the CEO the face-time he wants, but gives employees the flexibility they need