Collocation Mini-Lessons

Managing People

Lesson 32  ·  Professional & Workplace

B1 – B2

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General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 manage a team
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Managing a team of volunteers requires a different approach than managing paid employees.General
  • ◆Managing a team sounds easy until you're actually doing it.Casual
  • ◆She was appointed to manage a team of investigators looking into corporate fraud.News
  • ◆The newly promoted manager was responsible for managing a team of twelve across two departments.Professional
  • ◆The floor supervisor manages a team of twenty and is responsible for daily output targets.Workplace
2 lead a team
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  • ◆Leading a team means setting the tone, not just giving orders.General
  • ◆She leads the team really well — everyone feels heard and respected.Casual
  • ◆He was chosen to lead a team of scientists on the groundbreaking climate research project.News
  • ◆The senior consultant was asked to lead a team working on the company's digital transformation.Professional
  • ◆The section leader leads a team of eight and reports directly to the operations manager.Workplace
3 build a team
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆Building a strong team takes time, trust, and a lot of honest communication.General
  • ◆He's really good at building a team — he just knows how to bring people together.Casual
  • ◆The new coach's first priority was to build a team with the right balance of experience and youth.News
  • ◆The director was brought in with a clear mandate to build a team capable of handling rapid growth.Professional
  • ◆Part of the supervisor's role is to build a team culture where everyone supports each other.Workplace
4 support a team
Example Sentences ▾
  • ◆The best leaders support their team even when things go wrong — especially when things go wrong.General
  • ◆I always try to support my team. If they're struggling, I want to know about it.Casual
  • ◆The foundation was set up to support teams working on environmental conservation projects.News
  • ◆Senior management is committed to supporting the team throughout the transition period.Professional
  • ◆A good supervisor doesn't just assign tasks — they actively support the team in completing them.Workplace
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