Unit 10

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

a culture of trust

the ideas and ways of working that are typical for an organization, and are based on the belief that someone is good and honest, or that something is safe and reliable

I have to build a culture of trust between the team members

a sense of cohesion

the ability to experience the situation when the members of a group or society are united

It's essential to develop a sense of cohesion within the team

adaptable

able or willing to change in order to suit different conditions

You'll need to be flexible and adaptable to various situations

apparently

used to say you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true

Apparently the intention is to make everyone's lives easier

as I understand it

used to say that you believe something is done or made in a particular way

As I understand it, the switch over will be coordinated centrally

attitude

a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this

My attitude is, if you expect it to be a bad experience, chances are it will be

collaboration

the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing

Collaboration between teams has resulted in better productivity

collaborative

involving two or more people or organizations working together for a particular purpose

Have sincere, collaborative conversations with your people

commitment

a promise or firm decision to do something

It's important to have a commitment to continuous improvement

consistent

in agreement with other facts or with typical or previous behaviour, or having the same principles as something else

I'll have to be consistent in my expectations and feedback

conviction

a feeling of being certain about something

How can we show our conviction and remember our sense of purpose?

decisive

able to make decisions quickly and confidently, or showing this quality

Leaders should find the right balance between being decisive and listening to their staff

empathy

the ability to share someone else's feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person's situation

You can show empathy by asking people how they're doing

establish somebody's authority

to show people that someone has the power to control or demand obedience from others

I need to establish my authority with them as team leader

establish somebody's credibility

to prove that someone deserves to be believed and trusted

The first thing was, I had to establish my credibility

exert influence

to use influence in order to make something happen

The only way to exert influence is to work with them on an informal basis

give somebody an assurance

to promise, esp. in order to cause someone to feel certain by removing doubt

Can you give us an assurance that we'll get appropriate support?

give something a chance

to give something a fair and thorough consideration before making a judgment

Let's give this a chance to work

guarantee

a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time

Are there any guarantees that we won't be asked to contribute?

have concerns

to have a worried or nervous feeling about something

I also have some concerns about the impact on customers

have reservations

to have doubts or feeling of not being able to agree with or accept something completely

I have some reservations about the cost implications

honestly

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth

It's fine honestly, the job's good

humble

not proud or not believing that you are important

She's very humble and modest, not arrogant at all

have to say

used to show that you are making an honest statement even though it may be embarrassing for you

I have to say I find that quite difficult to accept

instil confidence in

to gradually put a idea into someone's mind, that they can be certain of their abilities or have trust in people, plans, or the future

Can you instil confidence in them that you're up to the job?

integrity

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change

They're trustworthy, and have a reputation for integrity

intention

something that you want and plan to do

Apparently the intention is to make everyone's lives easier

look at it like this

to consider something in a particular way

Well, I look at it like this: you get out of these things what you put into them

micromanage

to control every part of a situation, even small details

Try to avoid the temptation to micromanage your team

mutual respect

(of two or more people or groups) feeling the same admiration for someone that you believe has good ideas or qualities

It's about generating mutual respect

my understanding is

another way to say "I thought/ I'd been told/ I had understood/ I was informed"

My understanding is that you will receive all the help you need

passionate

having very strong feelings or emotions

We have a passionate resolve to help our people be the best

people-focused

giving a lot of attention to people and their needs

A people-focused principle is for leaders to stand with their people, not above them

personally speaking

used to emphasize that you are only giving your own opinion about something

And personally speaking, I don't see how we can agree to it

recognize

to show public appreciation for the achievements of someone, or a person or group

I make sure I recognize individual achievement within the group

reinforce

to make something stronger

It's designed to reinforce a sense of team spirit and collaboration

see something as a problem

to treat a situation as something that causes difficulty or that is hard to deal with

I really don't see this as a problem

self-aware

knowing and understanding yourself very well

He's very self-aware and knows his capabilities and limitations

temptation

the desire to have or do something, esp. something wrong, or something that causes this desire

The temptation to cut costs as a solution should be avoided

to be honest with you

used when you tell someone what you really think

But to be honest with you, there are still some things to sort out

to be perfectly honest

used when telling someone what you really think, especially when it may be something that they do not want to hear

To be perfectly honest, I'm not good at working in a big team

to tell you the truth

used to emphasize that you are being very honest

But to tell you the truth, I really enjoyed it

valid

based on truth or reason; able to be accepted

That's a valid point

where you're coming from

the phrase indicates that one understands the circumstances that led someone to an action or opinion

Well, I understand where you're coming from, of course

wonder if

used in phrases, at the beginning of a request, to make it more formal and polite

I wonder if you have any information about this?