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Day 21: Proposal Get a Yes

Problem, solution, benefit, risk, ask. Short wins yeses.

40 to 45 minOne to one5 moves
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1 Look2 Think3 Build together4 Write alone5 Check

Today you will learn

How to propose the pilot result: keep short daily sessions. Same 83 vs 70 story from Days 18 to 20. No new numbers. Problem plus solution plus benefit plus risk plus ask.

You already know: While from Day 11, could and may from Day 13, meaning from Day 18, ask from Day 19, numbers from Day 20. Today we reuse them to win a yes.

Problem Solution Benefit Risk Ask

Class draft: 100 to 130 words, one paragraph. Use Next to move. Arrow keys also move.

Proposal vs report Done

2 min

Read. Choose.

A proposal must answer first:

Answer key

b. Why change and what gain. Reports look back, proposals look forward.

Read our model Done

3 min

Read one time. Then answer.

PROBLEMThe problem is clear. Long 90 minute late sessions scored only 70, while short daily sessions scored 83 in our two week pilot with 60 staff. Tired evening staff learn less.

SOLUTIONI propose that we keep short 20 minute daily sessions for the next team.

BENEFITThis will help staff learn more and stay fresh, with scores 13 points higher than late sessions.

RISKWhile morning rooms need booking, the gain is worth one short meeting.

ASKCould you please approve short daily sessions for June.

About 120 words. We use this proposal all lesson. No new reading.

Which move wins the yes?

Answer key

a. Benefit plus ask wins the yes. Problem alone wins nothing.

Problem first Done

3 min

Pain first, then cure.

Best opening?

Answer key

a. Problem opens. Solution without pain sounds random.

Solution line Done

2 min

One verb, one topic, one team.

1. Iwe keep short daily sessions.
2. Maybe we could sort of try something isfor a proposal.
Answer key

1. propose that. 2. weak or vague. Maybe plus sort of wins no yes.

Benefit with numbers Done

2 min

Benefits need proof.

1. Thisstaff learn more.
2. Scores arethan late sessions.
Answer key

1. will help. 2. 13 points higher. Good is vague without numbers.

Small honest risk Done

2 min

Name the risk before the manager does.

1.morning rooms need booking.
2. The gain isone short meeting.
Tip: Same Day 11 While. One risk line, then stop.
Answer key

1. While. 2. worth. Hidden risks kill yeses. Named risks plus gains win them.

Ask for yes Done

3 min

Copy it. Ask or lose.

Model: Could you please approve short daily sessions for June.

Answer key

Copy the line exactly. Check approve plus June. Your draft will reuse it.

Weak vs strong Done

3 min

Which wins and why?

Strong wins because of:

Answer key

a. Proof plus ask. Weak lists no numbers and asks nothing.

Strong verbs Done

2 min

Propose, help, approve.

1. Iwe keep short sessions.
2. Thisstaff learn.
3. Could you pleasefor June.
Answer key

1. propose that. 2. will help. 3. approve. Strong verbs decide. Weak verbs wish.

Useful phrases Done

2 min

Bank: The problem is, I propose that, This will help, While, This may mean, Could you please approve.

1.late scores low.
2.staff learn.
3.rooms need booking.
4.for June.
Answer key

1. The problem is. 2. This will help. 3. While. 4. Could you please approve. Copy these into your draft.

Build one together Done

5 min

Pilot proposal. Same 5 moves. Do with your teacher.

Proof: A 83, B 70, gap 13. Ask: approve short daily for June.

1. The problem isscores low.
2. Iwe keep short daily.
3. Thisstaff learn.
4. Could you pleasefor June.
Say it first: Tell your teacher each line. Then type. Slow is good.
Answer key

Model: problem late 70, propose short daily, benefit 13 higher, ask approve June. Full lines grow in Activity 13.

Plan with proposal table Done

2 min

Choose one lens. Copy its row. Each move has a job.

My benefit lens, choose one:

Proposal table, what each move means: Problem tells what hurts now. Solution tells what we do. Benefit tells the gain with 83 vs 70. Risk names one cost with While. Ask tells approve plus June.

Answer key

Both good. M is easiest. E uses the same numbers with a tiredness lens. Example M: M, late 70, keep short daily, 13 higher, room booking, approve June. Keep the same numbers in your draft.

Write your proposal 7 min Done

Write alone

100 to 130 words. Use Problem, Solution, Benefit, Risk, Ask.

Words: 0. Aim: 100 to 130.
Frames to copy: The problem is... I propose that... This will help... While... Could you please approve...
Answer key, models for Ending M and Ending E

M model, about 120 words: The problem is clear. Long 90 minute late sessions scored only 70, while short daily sessions scored 83 in our two week pilot with 60 staff. Tired evening staff learn less. I propose that we keep short 20 minute daily sessions for the next team. This will help staff learn more and stay fresh, with scores 13 points higher than late sessions. While morning rooms need booking, the gain is worth one short meeting. Could you please approve short daily sessions for June.

E model, about 120 words: The problem is tired late nights. Long late sessions scored 70 against 83 for short daily sessions in our two week pilot with 60 staff. I propose that we move late sessions to short morning slots. This will help fix tiredness, which is linked to lower scores, and may lift focus fast. While room changes need one meeting, the 13 point gap pays for it. Could you please approve morning short sessions for June.

Check with colours Done

3 min

Tick each box. Fix one thing.

Answer key

Good check: problem yellow first, solution blue, benefit green, risk pink, ask orange. If risk is missing, add one While line. Fix only one error today, add it to your error list.

Reflect and next step Done

2 min

Short. Honest. Then finish.

I can now show benefit plus risk:

Homework, 15 to 20 min: Polish the proposal or add one benefit line. OR rewrite one part with the correction. If tired, review your error list for 5 minutes. Work check: ask one person if they would say yes.
Answer key

Both answers are good. Honest is best. Keep your proposal for your portfolio. Day 22 uses benefits as CV results. Well done.

Well done

Proposal ready. Go get that yes.

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