Business Conversation 7

Judy:	Thank you all for coming at such short notice. Please help yourselves to coffee, and we’ll get down to the agenda you see in front of you. As you see, there are only two items to discuss.
Henry:	Yes Judy. But I would like to add something to the list if that’s okay?
Judy:	Sorry, Henry. I’m flying to New York at 11.00 o’clock this morning, and I simply don’t have the time. Can it wait till I get back?
Henry:	Of course – you’re the boss!
Judy:	Good. Right, as you know, we’ve been spending too much on expenses lately, and now I’ve got a direct order from the MD to send him a report suggesting cutbacks. This means that I’d like each of you department heads to make me a list for when I get back, concerning your own departments. I know you are all pressed for time, but a directive is a directive. Do you have any ideas Henry?
Henry:	Actually, yes, I do. I’ve also taken the liberty of writing my ideas down on how this particular problem can be solved. I’ve made a copy for each of you. Here you are.
Judy:	Excellent, Henry. That’s what we need more of here – initiative! Now I have to rush. I’ll check this out on the plane, and the rest of you can discuss Henry ‘s ideas now. I’ll call a meeting when I get back. Bye, everybody!