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Describe an occasion when you led or coordinated a team

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Cue card

You should say:

  • What the objective was and who the team members were
  • What management challenges arose during execution
  • How you motivated team members and resolved disputes
  • Explain what the outcome was and how it shaped your leadership style

Band 9 vocabulary

  • Coordination

    /koʊˌɔːr.dənˈeɪ.ʃən/

    The organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity

  • Diplomatic

    /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt̬.ɪk/

    Having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way

  • Accountability

    /əˌkaʊn.t̬əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

    The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility

Examiner tip

Emphasize servant leadership and collaborative problem-solving over authoritarian commands.

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