FY2024 ラジオビジネス英語Lesson（６７）

Theme

キャリアパスの考え方について話し合う。

Michio and Nicole are discussing what career paths mean for non-Japanese employees.  Michio recalls a story when he hears Nicole's remark.

Listening point

In terms of loyalty, what is important for non-Japanese employees?

It's important to be given a pivotal part to play in the company's success.

Business scene

For non-Japanese employees, career paths aren't just about skill development and job changes.
They're about gaining decision-making autonomy and contributing to the company in return.

That reminds me of a conversation I had with Peter in New York the other day.
We talked about loyalty to the company.
He mentioned that in Japan, loyalty can be a spiritual connection.
But for non-Japanese employees, being given a pivotal part to play the company's success is more important.

That's a valid point.
I think those who leave must have struggled to get a clear picture of the company's expectations.

I see.
The issue could potentially see improvement, if managers clarify the purpose of the job and role expectations when assigning tasks.

Words and phrases

decision-making autonomy: 自分の裁量で決められること。
remind A of B: AにBを思い出させる。
loyalty: 忠誠心。loyalty to the company: 愛社精神。
pivotal: 極めて重要な。
valid: 妥当な。根拠のある。
potentially: 潜在的に。
clarify: 明確にする。
assign: 仕事を与える。割り振る。

Business phrase of the day

That reminds me of a conversation I had with Peter.
それでピーターと話したことを思い出しました。

この古民家を見ると子供の頃に住んでいた家を思い出します。
This traditional Japanese house reminds me of the house where I lived in my childhood.

あの歌を聞くと高校時代の修学旅行を思い出します。
That song reminds me of my school trip in high school.

Alternative expressions

remind A of Bの違う表現。

That brings to mind a conversation I had with Peter.
That prompts me to recall a chat I had with Peter.

Upgrade your communication skills

テーマ：具体的なストーリーを出す。

Marisol appreciated how our company values input from all levels of the organization. She mentioned that in her previous U.S. company, decisions were often made at the top without much consideration for input from lower levels.

Otto felt that suggesting ideas boosted his confidence, which increased his job satisfaction. He said it's refreshing for him to see how a collaborative approach to decision making leads to more innovative solutions.