Scheduling

Finding a time, moving it, confirming the agenda.

· 15 dialogues · you say 60

One situation, many conversations

In real life “Scheduling” isn’t one conversation. It’s the time it went smoothly, the time something went wrong, the time you had to ask one more question. Each one uses different words, so each one is practised on its own.

All 15 dialogues

Finding a Time8 turns · you say 4 linesLanding on a slot that works.
Moving a Meeting8 turns · you say 4 linesSomething came up — moving it.
Confirming the Agenda8 turns · you say 4 linesKnowing what the meeting is for before it starts.
Joining a Video Call8 turns · you say 4 linesConnection trouble, audio, sharing your screen.
Arriving Late8 turns · you say 4 linesApologising and catching up.
Giving a Status Update8 turns · you say 4 linesWhere you are and what's blocking you.
Disagreeing Politely8 turns · you say 4 linesPushing back in a way people can hear.
Closing on a Decision8 turns · you say 4 linesTurning discussion into something decided.
Cancelling a Meeting8 turns · you say 4 linesIt isn't needed — cancelling clearly.
Introducing a New Colleague8 turns · you say 4 linesIntroducing someone, or being introduced.
Notes and Action Items8 turns · you say 4 linesWho does what, by when.
Asking for Clarification8 turns · you say 4 linesStopping to ask rather than guessing.
A One-to-One With Your Manager8 turns · you say 4 linesHow you're doing, what's hard, what's next.
Presenting to the Room8 turns · you say 4 linesOpening, the point, and closing.
After the Meeting8 turns · you say 4 linesSending the summary and checking nothing was missed.