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Presentations · part 3 — wrapping up

Close with a crisp summary and field questions.

簡潔にまとめ、質問に対応できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Long story short, ~.
As a ballpark figure, ~.
The ask is ~.
Happy to take that offline.

Example conversation

ALong story short, we're ready to scale.
BWhat do you need from us?
AThe ask is approval for two new hires.
BAnd the cost?
AAs a ballpark figure, 120,000 a year. The exact split I'm happy to take offline.
BGood. Send me the details.

In context

Listen to a crisp close. 'Long story short: we're ready to scale, and the results back it up. The ask is simple — approval for two new hires. As a ballpark figure, that's around a hundred and twenty thousand a year. If you want the exact breakdown, I'm happy to take that offline. So — can I get a green light in principle today?'

When to use it · practice

You're closing a pitch. Summarize long story short.
提案を締めくくります。「要するに」とまとめましょう。
They need to know what you want. State the ask.
相手は要望を知る必要があります。要望を述べましょう。
A detailed question comes up. Offer to take it offline.
詳細な質問が出ました。「あとで個別に」と申し出ましょう。

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