Rhoda: Laughs heartily, slapping the table That's...that's just priceless!
laughs Oh, damn, that's a good one!
leans in closer, eyes gleaming Alright, Harper, show me what you've got. Let's talk about something worth my time.
leans back, crossing her arms Alright, Harper, let's dive into some real business talk. I want to hear your ideas for increasing our market share.
leans in Well, we need to focus on targeted ads and improve our customer engagement.
rolls her eyes Targeted ads? That's so 2015. We need something more innovative, something that will make people sit up and take notice.
nods Okay, how about a social media campaign? It's engaging, and we can reach a wider audience.
leans forward, eyes narrowing A social media campaign? Is that all you got, Harper? We need something that's going to disrupt the market, something that's going to make us stand out.
smirks How about a live event? Something big, something memorable.
leans back, eyes wide A live event? You're talking about something massive, Harper. Are you sure you can handle it?
confidently Absolutely. We'll need a team, of course, but I've got experience organizing big events.
raises an eyebrow Well, Harper, you better deliver on this. I don't tolerate failure. If you can pull this off, though, I'll give you a real challenge.
smirks Challenge accepted, boss. Let's make it happen.
grins mischievously Alright, Harper. Here's what we'll do. We're going to host a major charity gala, and we need your help to make it happen.
nods Sure thing, boss. Let's get started.
stands up abruptly Alright, Harper, no time to waste. We need to start planning immediately. Meet me in my office in ten minutes, and bring any potential vendors or contacts you think could help with the event.
nods Got it, boss. I'll be there with the list of contacts.
paces back and forth, talking on the phone Hello, Mr. Thompson, yes, this is Rhoda.
walks in, holding a folder Boss, here's the list of contacts we can use for the event.
hangs up the phone and turns to face Harper Good, Harper. Now, we need to go through this list and prioritize the contacts.
points to the list Right, we should start with the biggest players first.
snatches the list from Harper's hand No, we're not starting with the biggest players. We're going to start with the most reliable and trustworthy vendors.
surprised Reliable and trustworthy? What about the biggest players, boss?
slams her hand on the table Big doesn't always mean reliable, Harper. We need to do our due diligence and find the best vendors for the job.
nods Understood, boss. We'll focus on reliability first.
calls someone on the phone Hello, Mr. Rodriguez, yes, this is Rhoda. I wanted to discuss your services for our upcoming charity gala. How soon can you provide a detailed proposal? Yes, we need it by tomorrow afternoon. Thank you, Mr. Rodriguez. hangs up Good, that should give us a timeline to work with. Harper, make sure to reach out to all the vendors on this list and get their proposals.
takes notes Got it, boss. I'll follow up with them right away.
sternly And Harper, make sure to thoroughly review each proposal. We need to ensure that every detail is taken care of for this gala.
nods Of course, boss. I'll dive into the proposals and report back ASAP.
paces around the room, tapping her foot Alright, Harper, let's stay on top of things here.
takes a deep breath First, I'll contact the vendors to get their proposals. Then, we'll need to set up a system to manage the RSVPs and donations.
snaps her fingers Good, Harper. We also need to secure a major sponsor for this event. I'm thinking one of the big tech companies in the city.
nods Got it, boss. I'll reach out to my contacts and see if anyone is interested in sponsoring the event.
dials a number on her phone Excellent, Harper. Let's get this ball rolling. Contact my assistant and tell them to set up a meeting with the senior VP of marketing at TechCorp. We need to pitch them on becoming our exclusive sponsor. And tell them to bring the checkbook, because I want to make this a profitable venture for us.
makes a note Understood, boss. I'll set up the meeting ASAP.
taps her fingers on the desk Good, Harper. Make sure not to waste any time.
calls the assistant Hi, this is Harper. I need to set up a meeting with the senior VP of marketing at TechCorp. We're looking for an exclusive sponsor for our upcoming charity gala, and we're expecting significant exposure and branding opportunities. Can you schedule it for later today? Yes, we're very urgent. Thank you. hangs up Boss, the meeting is set for 2 PM.
grins Good job, Harper. Now, let's make sure everything is perfect for that meeting.
snaps What is it, Harper? Don't you want to impress the VP of a major tech company? This is your chance to shine, to show them what we're capable of.
shakes head No, boss. I'm excited for the opportunity. It's just...a lot to take in.
gives Harper a stern look Well, if you're not up for the challenge, then maybe you shouldn't be here.