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Ways to win at office politics

Here are Essex's nine tips to help you win at office politics and still gain other's respect.

1. Observe how things get done in your organization.

Ask some key questions: What are the core values and how are they enacted? Are short- or long-term results most valued? How are decisions made? How much risk is tolerated? The answers to these questions should give you a good sense of the culture of your organization.

2. Profile powerful individuals

Pay attention to their communication style, network of relationships and what types of proposals they say "yes" to most often. Emulate those traits by drawing on the strengths you have.

3. Determine strategic initiatives in the company

Update your skills to be relevant to company initiatives. For example, don't lag behind in technology, quality or customer service approaches that are crucial to you and your company's success.

4. Develop a personal track record as someone who gets results

Style without substance will not gain others' respect, especially in today's organizations that focus on outcome.

5. Don't be afraid to toot your own horn

If no one knows of your good work, you may lose at the game of office politics -- when you really deserve to win. Let others know what you've accomplished whenever you get the opportunity. If you don't know the fine art of diplomatic bragging, you might get lost in the shuffle of your co-workers.

6. Treat everyone with respect

Don't show preferential treatment or treat co-workers badly. You never know who someone might be connected to and rude behavior may come back to bite you.

7. Don't align too strongly with one group

While an alliance may be powerful for the moment, new leadership will often oust existing coalitions and surround themselves with a new team. Bridging across factions may be a more effective strategy for long-term success if you intend to stay in your current organization for some time.

8. Learn to communicate persuasively

Develop an assertive style, backed with solid facts and examples, to focus others' attention on your ideas and proposals. Good politicians can adjust their messages for their audience ands are always well-prepared.

9. Be true to yourself.

After analyzing the political landscape in your company, if you decide the game is one you can't play, prepare to move on. It's not typical, but some organizations actually condone -- even promote -- dishonest, ruthless or unethical behavior. The game of office politics in this situation is not one worth winning.

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請將下列句子翻譯成英文。

1.你沒有理由對我不屑一顧。

2.我們都知道他曾暗中算計過Lucy。

3.對他不利的證據(jù)不足憑信。

4.我確實和一個讓我心煩的人有過爭端。

5.什么會讓你有成就感?

Desperate Housewives 《絕望主婦》精講十一 參考答案

1.The government put the brakes on all these projects.

2.The captain will have to crack the whip if he wants the team to perform good enough to win the match.

3.She really needs to dial down her style!

4.Don’t bitch about the cold all day long! Do some work!

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