The next step I propose to you is to approve the plan by the end of the week.
'Approvare' = ap-pro-VA-re; stress on the third syllable.
Use to end a decision-seeking presentation with a specific, time-bound call to action.
A clear next step with a deadline prevents the typical Italian business outcome of 'ci pensiamo' (we will think about it) — which often means indefinite postponement. 'Entro fine settimana' creates urgency without being aggressive.
Chiedo la vostra approvazione formale entro il [data].
I ask for your formal approval by [date].
More formal; for board-level decisions
Il prossimo passo concreto è fissare una riunione operativa.
The next concrete step is to schedule an operational meeting.
For when more discussion is needed before approval
Propongo di iniziare la fase pilota il [data] — serve solo il via libera.
I propose starting the pilot phase on [date] — all that is needed is the go-ahead.
Creates momentum by being ready to start
Italian decision-making can be slow — 'il processo decisionale' often involves consensus-building across multiple stakeholders. However, creating a clear deadline and a specific action in a presentation gives the process structure and signals that you are ready to deliver, which accelerates decisions.