<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.35
Digital Transformation Strategy Meeting with International Client / 海外クライアントとのデジタル変革戦略会議
0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入
0-1 Greetings
Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.
講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。
[Tips / 会話のヒント]
・Can you hear me clearly?
私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?
今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)
軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)
0-2 Introduction
In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?
本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?
- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.
経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。
- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.
What do you think would be challenging?
経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?
Situation / シチュエーション
This is an IT strategy planning meeting with overseas clients for digital transformation support, covering current IT challenges, future business goals, technology roadmaps, and investment plans.
海外クライアントのデジタル変革支援のためIT戦略策定会議を開催し、現状IT環境課題分析・将来ビジネス目標・技術ロードマップ・投資計画について競争力向上に貢献する戦略的IT計画策定の場面です。
1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!
1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me assess...(...を評価させてください)
2.We need to identify...(...を特定する必要がある)
3.I recommend a 3-phase approach(3段階のアプローチを推奨する)
4.This ensures minimal disruption while...(これにより混乱を最小限に抑えながら...)
5.I've calculated the investment based on...(...に基づいて投資額を計算した)
6.We anticipate a 25 percent reduction in...(...が25パーセント削減されると予測する)
7.We'll carry out the implementation in phases to...(...するために段階的に実施を進める)
1-2 Essential words
1.assess(評価する)
2.accommodate(対応する)
3.modernize(近代化する)
4.enhance(高める)
5.accelerate(加速する)
6.demonstrate(示す)
7.anticipate(予測する)
8.considerable(かなり大きい)
9.coordinate(調整する)
10.comprehensive(包括的な)
2. Try (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
This is an IT strategy planning meeting with overseas clients for digital transformation support, covering current IT challenges, future business goals, technology roadmaps, and investment plans.
海外クライアントのデジタル変革支援のためIT戦略策定会議を開催し、現状IT環境課題分析・将来ビジネス目標・技術ロードマップ・投資計画について競争力向上に貢献する戦略的IT計画策定の場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Thank you for meeting today. We need to discuss our IT strategy for digital transformation. Our current systems are outdated and we're losing competitive advantage.
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。デジタル変革に向けたIT戦略について話し合う必要があります。現在のシステムは時代遅れで、競争優位性を失いつつあります。)
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
I understand your concern. Let me assess your current IT environment first. We need to identify critical gaps between your business goals and technology capabilities.
(ご懸念は理解しました。まず現在のIT環境を評価させてください。ビジネス目標と技術能力の間にある重大なギャップを特定する必要があります。)
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Our main challenge is that legacy systems cannot accommodate new business requirements. What approach do you recommend for modernizing our infrastructure?
(主な課題は、レガシーシステムが新しいビジネス要件に対応できないことです。インフラを近代化するためにどのようなアプローチを推奨しますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
I recommend a 3-phase approach. First, we'll modernize core systems to enhance operational efficiency. Second, we'll integrate cloud solutions to accelerate innovation. Third, we'll establish data analytics capabilities to support decision-making. This ensures minimal disruption while maximizing long-term benefits.
(3段階のアプローチを推奨します。第一に、業務効率を高めるためにコアシステムを近代化します。第二に、イノベーションを加速するためにクラウドソリューションを統合します。第三に、意思決定を支援するためにデータ分析能力を確立します。これにより、混乱を最小限に抑えながら長期的な利益を最大化できます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
That sounds reasonable, but I'm concerned about the investment required. Can you estimate the total budget and demonstrate the return on investment?
(それは妥当に聞こえますが、必要な投資額が心配です。総予算を見積もり、投資収益率を示していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
I've calculated the investment based on your current IT spending and industry benchmarks. The total budget is approximately 2,500,000 USD over 3 years. We anticipate a 25 percent reduction in operational costs and a 40 percent improvement in productivity within 2 years. The return on investment will be considerable, with payback expected in 18 months.
(現在のIT支出と業界基準に基づいて投資額を計算しました。3年間の総予算は約2,500,000米ドルです。2年以内に運用コストが25パーセント削減され、生産性が40パーセント向上すると予測しています。投資収益率はかなり大きく、18か月で回収が見込まれます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
The numbers look promising. However, we need to proceed carefully to avoid disrupting current operations. What's your implementation timeline?
(数字は有望に見えます。しかし、現在の業務を妨げないよう慎重に進める必要があります。実施スケジュールはどうなりますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
We'll carry out the implementation in phases to minimize disruption. Phase 1 will take 6 months for assessment and planning. Phase 2 will require 12 months for core system modernization. Phase 3 will need 6 months for final integration and validation. We'll coordinate closely with your team throughout the entire process.
(混乱を最小限に抑えるため、段階的に実施を進めます。フェーズ1は評価と計画に6か月かかります。フェーズ2はコアシステムの近代化に12か月必要です。フェーズ3は最終統合と検証に6か月必要です。プロセス全体を通じて貴社チームと緊密に調整します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Excellent. I appreciate your comprehensive plan. Let's proceed with the assessment phase and establish clear milestones for each stage. I'm confident this strategy will enhance our competitive position.
(素晴らしい。包括的な計画に感謝します。評価フェーズを進め、各段階の明確なマイルストーンを設定しましょう。この戦略が当社の競争力を高めると確信しています。)
3. Use (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
This is an IT strategy planning meeting with overseas clients for digital transformation support, covering current IT challenges, future business goals, technology roadmaps, and investment plans.
海外クライアントのデジタル変革支援のためIT戦略策定会議を開催し、現状IT環境課題分析・将来ビジネス目標・技術ロードマップ・投資計画について競争力向上に貢献する戦略的IT計画策定の場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Thank you for meeting today. We need to discuss our IT strategy for digital transformation. Our current systems are outdated and we're losing competitive advantage.
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
I understand your concern. Let me [評価する] your current IT environment first. We need to identify critical gaps between your business goals and technology capabilities.
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Our main challenge is that legacy systems cannot accommodate new business requirements. What approach do you recommend for modernizing our infrastructure?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
I recommend a 3-phase approach. First, we'll [近代化する] core systems to [高める] operational efficiency. Second, we'll integrate cloud solutions to [加速する] innovation. Third, we'll establish data analytics capabilities to support decision-making. This ensures minimal disruption while maximizing long-term benefits.
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
That sounds reasonable, but I'm concerned about the investment required. Can you estimate the total budget and demonstrate the return on investment?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
I've calculated the investment based on your current IT spending and industry benchmarks. The total budget is approximately 2,500,000 USD over 3 years. We [予測する] a 25 percent reduction in operational costs and a 40 percent improvement in productivity within 2 years. The return on investment will be [かなり大きい], with payback expected in 18 months.
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
The numbers look promising. However, we need to proceed carefully to avoid disrupting current operations. What's your implementation timeline?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
We'll carry out the implementation in phases to minimize disruption. Phase 1 will take 6 months for assessment and planning. Phase 2 will require 12 months for core system modernization. Phase 3 will need 6 months for final integration and validation. We'll [調整する] closely with your team throughout the entire process.
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Excellent. I appreciate your comprehensive plan. Let's proceed with the assessment phase and establish clear milestones for each stage. I'm confident this strategy will enhance our competitive position.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.
このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
This is an IT strategy planning meeting with overseas clients for digital transformation support, covering current IT challenges, future business goals, technology roadmaps, and investment plans.
海外クライアントのデジタル変革支援のためIT戦略策定会議を開催し、現状IT環境課題分析・将来ビジネス目標・技術ロードマップ・投資計画について競争力向上に貢献する戦略的IT計画策定の場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Thank you for meeting today. We need to discuss our IT strategy for digital transformation. Our current systems are outdated and we're losing competitive advantage.
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
I understand your concern. [まず現在のIT環境を評価させてください。] [ビジネス目標と技術能力の間にある重大なギャップを特定する必要があります。]
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Our main challenge is that legacy systems cannot accommodate new business requirements. What approach do you recommend for modernizing our infrastructure?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
[3段階のアプローチを推奨します。] First, we'll modernize core systems to enhance operational efficiency. Second, we'll integrate cloud solutions to accelerate innovation. Third, we'll establish data analytics capabilities to support decision-making. [これにより、混乱を最小限に抑えながら長期的な利益を最大化できます。]
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
That sounds reasonable, but I'm concerned about the investment required. Can you estimate the total budget and demonstrate the return on investment?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
I've calculated the investment based on your current IT spending and industry benchmarks. The total budget is approximately 2,500,000 USD over 3 years. We anticipate a 25 percent reduction in operational costs and a 40 percent improvement in productivity within 2 years. The return on investment will be considerable, with payback expected in 18 months.
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
The numbers look promising. However, we need to proceed carefully to avoid disrupting current operations. What's your implementation timeline?
🧑🎓【Student / IT Strategy Consultant】:
[混乱を最小限に抑えるため、段階的に実施を進めます。] Phase 1 will take 6 months for assessment and planning. Phase 2 will require 12 months for core system modernization. Phase 3 will need 6 months for final integration and validation. We'll coordinate closely with your team throughout the entire process.
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
Excellent. I appreciate your comprehensive plan. Let's proceed with the assessment phase and establish clear milestones for each stage. I'm confident this strategy will enhance our competitive position.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用
Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。
Situation / シチュエーション
You are meeting with an overseas client to discuss their IT strategy for digital transformation.
The client needs a comprehensive plan that addresses current system challenges and future business goals.
海外クライアントとデジタル変革に向けたIT戦略について話し合う会議を行っています。
クライアントは現在のシステム課題と将来のビジネス目標に対応する包括的な計画を必要としています。
👨💼【Teacher / Client CIO】:
We're facing significant challenges with our outdated IT infrastructure. Can you explain how your strategy will address our specific needs and deliver measurable results?
(当社は時代遅れのITインフラに関して重大な課題に直面しています。貴社の戦略が当社の具体的なニーズにどう対応し、測定可能な成果をもたらすか説明していただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1. Assess the current IT environment
2. Explain the phased modernization approach
3. Present the investment calculation and benefits
4. Describe the implementation timeline
※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6. Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り
Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!
6-1 Comments from student
・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
6-2 Feedback from teacher
・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント
*6-3 Questions from student (if any)
Japanese translation(日本語訳)
1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ
2. Try (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
3. Use (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り
"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”
「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」
5-1. Comments from Student
- Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
- Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
5-2. Feedback from Teacher
- Good points / 良かった点
- Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
- What to review / 復習ポイント
5-3. Question from Students (If any)
