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Reduce Your Team’s Reliance on Jargon
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While many of us find jargon to be annoying, it remains a staple of the modern workplace. In some cases, jargon has a legitimate purpose. It can be a mechanism for efficient communication (think air traffic controllers) or help employees bond over a shared identity. But overreliance on jargon can make people feel excluded — or worse, lead them to disengage. If you’re concerned about the potential negative effects of jargon on your organization, consider the following:
- Know your audience. There are times when using jargon can help you signal expertise or credibility. But when clarity and engagement are paramount, it may be costly.
- Check yourself. Ask yourself whether there’s a simpler way to communicate your idea.
- Start at the top. Executive communications that use clear and unambiguous language can set the tone.
- Spread the word. Letting others know why you avoid jargon sends a clear message that you’re confident in your abilities and interested in being understood rather than showing off.
Translations
🇨🇳 降低团队对术语的依赖
尽管很多人对术语感到厌烦，但它仍然是现代工作场所的主要用语。 在某些情况下，术语有其正当的用途。 它可以是一种有效沟通的机制(如空中交通管制员)，也可以帮助员工通过共同的身份建立联系。但过度依赖术语会让人们感觉被排斥，甚至更糟，使人脱离。 如果你担心术语肯能对公司产生不利影响，请考虑下列因素:
- 了解你的听众。有时候，使用术语有助于显示专业性或信誉度。
- 自我审视。扪心自问，是否有更简单的方法来来表达自己的想法。
- 从高层开始。高管们使用清晰明确语言进行交流可以奠定基调。
- 传播信息。要让他人知道，为什么你要避免使用术语来传达一个清晰的信息，那就是，你对自己的能力充满信心，并且乐于被理解，而不是炫耀自己。
