新世纪大学英语第二版 Unit6 Text B

1、.,c,Unit 6 Text B Help Wanted：A Team Player 2014127091-2014127100,.,Writer,Hara Estroff Marano A freelance writer for Psychology Today.,.,Abstract,While many have come to realize the importance of teamwork, it may not be easy to acquire team spirit and improve relations among group members. In the f

2、ollowing text the author shares with us some basic practical strategies for good interpersonal communication.,.,Do you play well with others? If youre a part of the working world, playing well with others means being a member of a team. Its a key part of nearly every job description. At the very lea

3、st, it means that you can get along in the workplacethat you have the social skills to have open, productive relationships with other workers so that collectively you can all get done what you need to get done, whether its writing a research report, inventing a fresh sales presentation or just keepi

4、ng a company running day to day. 1.你和别人相处得好吗?如果你是职场的一部分，与他人良好的相处意味着成为团队中的一员。这是几乎所有工作的关键部分。 2.至少,这意味着你可以在工作中与人融洽相处，你有开放的社交技巧、富有成效的集体与其他同事的关系,你都可以做你需要做的事情,不管它是写一份研究报告,发明一个新的销售演示或只是维持公司日常运行。,.,3. On a deeper level, being a team player is about managing emotions and translating them into effective commu

5、nication. And that can be a difficult task, depending on the work environment, your personality and the personalities of others on the team. 4. Conventional wisdom says that we should keep emotions in check when were at work; showing strong feelings is a no-no. We often think being professional mean

6、s curbing your thoughts and words and conforming to the office norm. 5. But being a team player requires reading the emotions of othersthe good, bad and especially the in between. Then you can respond accordingly in order to accomplish the job before you. 3.在更深层次上，成为团队的一员是管理情绪并将其转化为有效的沟通。这可能是一项艰巨的任务

7、，取决于工作环境、你的个性以及团队中其他人的个性。 4.传统观点认为，当我们工作时，我们应该控制情绪;表现出强烈的情绪是不可能的。我们经常认为“专业”意味着控制你的思想和语言，遵守办公室规范。 5.但是作为一个团队成员需要阅读他人的情绪好的，坏的，特别是介于两者之间的。然后你可以做出相应的反应来完成你之前的工作。,.,6.Squashing your emotions in the office may be a mistake, especially in todays diverse, twenty-first century workplaces, according to resear

8、chers from the University of Michigan. Being impersonal and focusing solely on work can be detrimental to productivity, says Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, a psychologist at the University of Michigan who has studied teamwork styles in different cultures, including the U.S. East Asian, Latin American and Mi

9、ddle Eastern cultures tend to believe that social and emotional relationships are just as important at work as a relentless focus on the task at hand, he says. 7.In the U.S. workplace, Sanchez-Burks found, the typical, impersonal workplace attitude often leads one to miss important cues in nonverbal

10、 communication from colleagues. This view of the proper workplace behavior seems to be mostly limited to the U.S., according to the study. 8.So how can you show your emotions in a way that is effective? Here are a few key ideas that industrial psychologists say you should keep in mind when working a

11、s a team. 6。密歇根大学的研究人员称，在办公室里压制你的情绪可能是一个错误，尤其是在如今这个多样化的21世纪工作场所。密歇根大学的心理学家杰弗里桑切斯-伯克斯说，对工作不个人化和只专注于工作可能会对工作效率产生不利影响。他研究了不同文化(包括美国)的团队合作风格他说:“东亚、拉丁美洲和中东文化倾向于认为，社会和情感关系在工作中同样重要，这是对手头任务的无情关注。” 7所示。在美国的工作场所， Sanchez-Burks发现，典型的非个人职场态度往往会导致一个人忽略了同事间非语言沟通的重要线索。这种对工作场所行为的看法似乎大多局限于美国根据这项研究。 8。那么怎样才能以有效的方式显示你

12、的情绪呢?以下是一些工业心理学家说的，当你作为一个团队工作时，你应该牢记的一些重要思想。,.,9.Flexibility This is a key trait that successful team players need. When a project doesnt go as planned, or takes an unexpected turn, you will have the advantage if you can alter your strategies to deal with unforeseen circumstances. And in a weak econ

13、omy, workers who can adapt to change are more valuable. 10.Compromise Learning to funnel many different viewpoints into a plan of action goes hand in hand with flexibility. Its important to learn to listen to those in the team, particularly those who dont agree with you. If you are part of a group,

14、you wont get your way all the time. Taking into account all viewpoints can make a team stronger and the result better. 9.灵活性 这是一个成功的团队球员需要的关键特质。当一个项目没有按计划进行，或者发生意想不到的转变时，如果你能改变策略来应对不可预见的情况，你就会有优势。在经济疲软的情况下，能够适应变化的工人更有价值。 10.妥协 学会将许多不同的观点引入到行动计划中，这与灵活性密切相关。学会倾听团队里的人，特别是那些不同意你的人，这是很重要的。如果你是团队的一员，你就不会一

15、直走自己的路。考虑所有的观点可以使团队更强大，结果更好。,.,11.Complimentary Criticism Do you know how to compliment others? What about the art of critique? Both can be equally difficult. Be honest, but also try to be gracious. A little generosity can pave the way for productive office relationships. Some psychologists suggest

16、complimenting coworkers and subordinates in public, but criticizing in private. This also means accepting feedback from others and letting your defenses down when you listen. 12.Physical Cues Some of us grew up learning that direct eye contact was disrespectful. Others learned the opposite. In the w

17、orkplace, body language can be important in conveying that you are not only listening to a person, but that you are really taking it in. Pay attention and make sure the other person knows it. 11.免费的批评 你知道怎样赞美别人吗?那么批判的艺术呢?两者都同样困难。要诚实，但也要亲切。小小的慷慨可以为高效的办公室关系铺平道路。一些心理学家建议在公开场合称赞同事和下属，但私下批评。这也意味着接受别人的反馈，

18、当你听的时候让你的防御能力下降。 12.物理信号 我们中的一些人在成长过程中认识到，直接的眼神交流是不礼貌的。别人学相反。在工作场所，肢体语言可以很重要的传达出你不仅在听一个人，而且你真的在听。注意并确保对方知道。,.,13.Own Up to It This ones obvious: if you make a mistake, you should acknowledge it. That means not shifting the blame onto others or making excuses for failure. It takes a mature and strong will, but its a great way to build a team. Other members will learn to trust you and your integrity. 14.Strong and Weak Its a common job interview question, What is your greatest stre