Words you know: complete the sentences

corporate governance · launch critique · framing the question · strategic offsite · candid assessment

• The design leadership team gathered in Oxford for their annual ____ to define the three-year vision.
• Before presenting to the executives in London, the team held a rigorous ____ to test the prototype.
• The Chief Executive Officer gave a ____ regarding the company's declining engagement metrics.
• Adhering to strict standards of ____ is mandatory for all publicly traded design firms in the UK.
• Carefully ____ was crucial before addressing the board of directors in New York.

Remember: Stance and viewpoint adverbials

• [From a legal standpoint / Legal speaking] , the patent infringement claim in London is unfounded.
• [Understandably / Understand] , the investors in Boston felt nervous about the market shift.
• [Ironically / Irony] , the most expensive feature in the Seattle build was rarely used.
• [Technically speaking / Technical speak] , the API integration meets all British security criteria.

Remember: The formal future

• The new chief design officer [is to / is being] address the shareholders in Manchester tomorrow.
• The redesign project [is expected to / expects to] generate strong returns in New York.
• Our Bristol studio [is on the verge of / is on verge of] securing the major retail contract.
• The executive board [is destined to / is destiny to] review the proposal in Chicago next week.

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