EW12 - Groups VS Teams + Impersonal Framing

​Groups VS Teams

By Ana Romero

After watching the video....

What are some ways that Ted Lasso takes Richmond from being a group to being a team?

Categorize

Options (9)

Individuals work alongside each other, often for convenience

Members share a common goal

Members share a clear, meaningful mission and measurable goals

Individual accountability only

Mix of individual and shared responsibility

and shared responsibility

Strong individual accountability and collective ownership

Roles are undefined

Defined roels, but sometimes informal

Clearly defined, complementary roles based on strengths

Organize these options into the right categories

Group

Team

Efficient Team

Multiple Choice

A football team has a clear objective (win the season), but one star player ignores others and makes all the decisions.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Multiple Choice

Students sit together in class but complete all assignments individually.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Multiple Choice

A startup where everyone “does a bit of everything,” roles change constantly, and decisions depend on who is loudest.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Multiple Choice

A leader assigns clear roles and deadlines. The team delivers on time, but members don’t trust each other and avoid giving feedback.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Multiple Choice

Everyone knows the mission and works hard, but one person consistently fixes problems at the last minute.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Multiple Choice

A WhatsApp group created to “work together,” but most people read messages without responding or contributing.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Multiple Choice

A class project where members divide tasks based on strengths, support each other before deadlines, and adjust plans when something fails.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Multiple Choice

Coworkers share the same office and manager, but success is measured only by individual performance.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Multiple Choice

Everyone participates actively in meetings, ideas flow freely, but deadlines are often missed.

• Group

• Team

• Efficient team

Impersonal Framing

We use impersonal framing to sound objective, professional, and neutral, especially in academic or professional contexts.

It + impersonal expression + that + base verb

It is essential that the team meet weekly.
It is important that everyone be responsible.
It is recommended that roles be defined clearly.

Poll

Which of these phrases could replace "We must"?

We must be attentive to the details!

(...) be attentive to the details!

• It's crucial that we

• It's vital that we

• It's important that we

• I recommend that we

• I suggest that we

Poll

Which of these phrases could replace "We should"?

You should be consistent if you want to succeed!

(...) be consistent if you want to succeed

• It's crucial that you

• It's vital that you

• It's important that we

• I recommend that you

• I suggest that you

Dropdown

Minister: Morning Afnan, I was thinking about the upcoming cultural event that the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia is organizing. What's important is that ​it

Select answer

successful in showcasing our rich cultural heritage and creating a lasting impression on the attendees.

Dropdown

Afnan: I couldn't agree more, Minister. To ensure success, it's important that we ​

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inclusive of a diverse range of activities that highlight both traditional and contemporary aspects of our culture.

Dropdown

Minister: That's a good point. The key factor is that we ​

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able to strike a balance between tradition and modernity, so we can engage people of all ages and backgrounds. To make that happen, it's crucial that the event ​

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implemented in collaboration with local artists and cultural institutions.

Reorder

Afnan: I agree to an extent, Minister. While it's essential to work with local artists, we should also consider inviting international artists to create a more inclusive and global experience. (...) to find the right balance between local and international representation.

• What's

• important

• is that

• we

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Minister: I see your point, Afnan. To make that happen, (...) diverse in our organizing committee, which can provide valuable insights and connections.

• it's

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Afnan: Absolutely, Minister! (...) engaged with cultural ambassadors from different countries and create a strong network of collaboration.

• In order

• to achieve that,

• it's essential

• that

• we be

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Reorder

Minister: (...) effective in promoting the event, both nationally and internationally. The fundamental consideration is that we be able to create a marketing strategy that highlights the unique aspects of our cultural heritage.

• The crucial

• element

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• that

• we be

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Reorder

Afnan: I totally agree, Minister. (...) inclusive of both traditional and digital media platforms to reach a wider audience.

• For that

• to become

• a reality,

• it's vital that

• we be

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Reorder

Minister: Yes, Afnan. (...) collaborative with partnerships with media outlets and influencers who can help spread the word about the event.

• And to realize

• it's key

• that goal,

• that

• we be

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Open Ended

Afnan: I agree with you to a certain extent, Minister. Although partnerships are important, we must also be consistent and authentic to our cultural values.

How could Afnan rephrase "We must also be consistent...?"

Open Ended

Afnan: We must be mindful of our cultural integrity while sharing it with the world.

How could Afnan rephrase "We must be mindful...?"

Open Ended

Minister: That's an excellent point, Afnan. To reach that objective, we must be collaborative with our marketing team and provide them with the necessary guidance and resources.

How could the minister replace "we must be collaborative...?"