智力激励会议(09:00 AM)

Care to Join in on a Brainstorming Session

Burson-Marsteller has a “brainstorming” room that has wide windows and a great view. 

But unfortunately, this room is not for us to rest or chat in.

It’s a place where everybody has to be prepared to “debate” and “create ideas.”

Today, I had two exhausting, yet interesting, brainstorming sessions.

In addition, I had two cups of coffee, eight pieces of chocolate, and a handful of snacks to keep myself alert and focused!

It’s strange that I actually talk a lot and present many ideas during the meetings as I normally don’t enjoy talking too much.

During the first meeting, we were finally able to come up with a couple of brilliant PR ideas for our client’s product launch in the U.S..

I love PR because it requires both logical thinking and creativity.

I just hope that I will eat less next time.

TRANS

博雅公关公司有个“智力激励”会议室,那里有宽大的窗户,可以看到优美的景色。
不幸的是,这个会议室不是给职员休息或聊天的。
在这里,每个人都要随时准备“讨论”和“提出创意”。
今天开了两场有点累人但很有意思的智力激励会议。
为了集中精力,我喝了两杯咖啡,吃了8 块巧克力和少量饼干。
令人惊讶的是,我平时不喜欢说话,但是一开会话就变多,也想出了很多方案。
开第一次会议时,我们为美国客户找到了绝佳的公关方案。
公关需要逻辑性思维和创新能力,这是我喜欢它的理由。
希望下次开会时不要吃这么多。

EXPRESSION

1. We need to start this meeting on time.
这次要准时开会。
A: We need to start this meeting on time.
B: OK. Why don’t we close the door and start the meeting now?

2. Any other ideas?
没有别的主意吗?
A: Any other ideas?
B: How about holding the press conference at a Jazz cafe?

3. Who is your target audience?
目标顾客是谁?
A: We need to develop a persuasive message.
B: But first of all, who is your target audience?

4. It is not logical enough.
缺乏逻辑性。
A: I like your idea, but it’s not logical enough.
B: I agree. We need to know how the reporters view this issue.

5. It’s time to wrap up the meeting now.
到结束会议的时间了。
A: I guess it’s time to wrap up the meeting now.
B: I’ll prepare an action plan based on our discussion today.

REAL TALK

Let’s start the meeting now. 
现在开会吧。
What’s on the agenda today? 
今天的议程是什么?
Our client CY is thinking of launching a CSR program. 
客户CY公司打算启动一个社会慈善项目。
I’ve always thought that they should do more for the community. They have a social responsibility. 
我一直认为他们应该为社会做出更多的贡献,他们有这种社会责任。
That’s a great idea. But why don’t I start by giving you more information on their business situation? 
好主意,不过先让我说明一下他们公司的商务情况怎么样?
Yes, please. I don’t know that much about the company. 
嗯,好的。其实我并不了解那个公司的情况。

杜拉拉们的英语秀

作者:[韩]金珉首 金智敏 金美善 金慧莲

翻译:千太阳

出版社:北京理工大学出版社

出版时间:2010年07月

本书由北京理工大学出版社授权沪江英语发布,严禁转载