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Mar 2025

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271. The Art of the Follow-Up: Professio...

Anna Connelly, Anna Connelly.

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Working with an international team on a big project? You will have to follow up with your team to keep on top all of the actions. What is the best way to do this without coming across as rude in both less urgent and more urgent situations? The forever worry of a senior manager. In this episode I dive into the art of the follow-up in English and give you professional phrases to help you get action. Enjoy! Anna

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