HSK 7-9 Audio included
Who Represents Residents in a Public Project
公共项目由谁来代表居民
Wang Ming and Li Xue discuss representation and the limits of consultation in a public project.
王明和李雪讨论公共项目居民意见收集中的代表性与决策边界。
CHINESE CONVERSATIONS
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31 talks across all levels
HSK 7-9 Audio included
Conflicting Memories in Oral History
口述历史中的不同记忆
Wang Ming and Li Xue discuss presenting conflicting memories and uncertainty in an oral history project.
王明和李雪讨论如何呈现口述历史中的矛盾记忆与不确定性。
HSK 7-9 Audio included
When Efficiency Metrics Reshape a Service
效率指标会不会改变服务目标
Wang Ming and Li Xue examine how performance metrics may change behavior at a service desk.
王明和李雪分析服务窗口考核指标可能带来的行为变化。
HSK 7-9 Audio included
Keeping a Pilot from Becoming Permanent by Default
短期试点怎样避免变成永久安排
Wang Ming and Li Xue discuss exit conditions, evaluation criteria, and accountability for a pilot project.
王明和李雪讨论试点项目的退出条件、评估标准与责任分配。
HSK 6 Audio included
Must Shared Spaces Be Completely Quiet
公共空间需要绝对安静吗
Wang Ming and Li Xue discuss the need for both quiet and conversation in a shared reading space.
王明和李雪讨论共享阅读空间里的安静需求与交流需求。
HSK 6 Audio included
When a Hobby Becomes Work
把爱好变成工作以后
Wang Ming considers turning photography into a job and discusses professional pressures with Li Xue.
王明想把摄影爱好变成工作，和李雪讨论兴趣与职业压力。
HSK 6 Audio included
Why Nobody Organizes the Community Bookshelf
社区书架为什么没人整理
Wang Ming and Li Xue discuss maintenance responsibilities and participation in a shared community bookshelf.
王明和李雪探讨共享书架的维护责任和参与方式。
HSK 6 Audio included
Should Old Photos Look Brand New
老照片该不该修得像新的一样
Wang Ming and Li Xue discuss clarity and traces of history when restoring old photographs.
王明和李雪讨论老照片修复中的清晰度与历史痕迹。
HSK 5 Audio included
How Detailed Should Meeting Notes Be
会议记录要写到多细
Wang Ming and Li Xue discuss how meeting notes can support action without recording too much detail.
王明和李雪讨论会议记录怎样帮助团队行动，而不过度记录。
HSK 5 Audio included
Sharing Volunteer Responsibilities
志愿活动怎么分工
Wang Ming and Li Xue reorganize responsibilities for a community volunteer event after participant numbers change.
报名人数变化后，王明和李雪重新安排社区志愿活动的分工。
HSK 5 Audio included
Is a Used Desk Worth Buying
二手桌子值不值得买
Wang Ming and Li Xue compare the price, transport, and repair costs of a used desk.
王明和李雪比较二手桌子的价格、运输与修理成本。
HSK 5 Audio included
Making a Handover Clear
任务交接不能只靠口头
Wang Ming and Li Xue discuss how to make a work handover clearer without creating excessive paperwork.
王明和李雪讨论如何让工作交接更清楚，同时减少额外负担。