A 30-Day Speaking Sprint for Global Teams

When teams are distributed, meetings become the product. If people cannot explain progress clearly, decisions slow down. The fastest fix is a short, structured speaking sprint that fits into a busy work week.

This 30-day plan keeps practice light (10 to 15 minutes a day) and focused on the exact moments where communication breaks.

The 4-week sprint plan

Week 1: Baseline and core phrases

Run a short diagnostic role-play for each learner.
Teach core phrases for updates, blockers, and priorities.
Set a daily 10-minute speaking habit.

Week 2: Standups and handoffs

Practice daily standup updates with time limits.
Role-play handoffs between time zones.
Focus on clarity and structure, not perfect grammar.

Week 3: Meetings and alignment

Simulate project review meetings and decision points.
Practice polite disagreement and follow-up questions.
Add a 5-minute reflection: "What would I say differently?"

Week 4: Presentations and customer moments

Deliver a 3-minute project recap.
Practice live demo and Q&A situations.
Build a personal checklist for real meetings.

Manager playbook (5 quick actions)

Pick 3 scenarios that mirror real work.
Share a single glossary of team terms.
Celebrate weekly streaks, not just scores.
Pair learners for peer feedback once a week.
Keep sessions async so time zones do not block progress.

What success looks like after 30 days

Shorter updates and fewer clarification emails.
More people speaking up in meetings.
A clear trend in speaking minutes and scenario completion.

Why this works with TalkParty

TalkParty lets teams practice the same scenarios they face at work, with instant feedback and dashboards for HR. You get consistent practice without scheduling overhead.

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