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<!-- (Audio) Brian: We can iron out any kinks, then get everyone's buy-in. -->

--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

What does Brian intend to do with the initial version of the policy?

--answers--

Send it directly to all employees without changes.

--feedback--

Brian doesn't want to send it immediately.


Fix any small problems before getting team approval.


Start over and write a completely new version.

--feedback--

Brian's not talking about rewriting the policy.


Ignore feedback and finalize it himself.

--feedback--

Brian doesn't plan to decide anything all by himself.

--video-solution--

2

--explanation--

To iron out means to fix or resolve small problems in a plan, process, or idea. For example:

Let's iron out the issues before we present it to management. – This means solving the small problems so the plan is ready to be shared.

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