EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION


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Communicating a message effectively needs precision—be it verbal or non-verbal. At the professional front, the accuracy of the message to be shared becomes all the more important as the business decisions may depend on the same. This book, in its second edition, continues to detail on the pre-requisites of communicating effectively in the corporate environment and generally. Beginning with an overview of business communication, the book educates on the principles of communication—oral and written. Divided into nine chapters, the first two chapters deal with oral communication and the next seven deal with different forms of written communication. The book teaches how to write effective letters and prepare persuasive resumé. The chapters are well-supported with many examples and illustrative exhibits wherever required. A new chapter (Chapter 9) has been added titled ‘Writing to Communicate’ which presents incorrect use of language and phrases that rob the text, be it a report or a letter, of authenticity and credibility. The chapter also presents correct use of the examples and the rationale or logic in the form of explanations. Designed as a textbook for the management students, this book would be equally useful for the management professionals and executives. Key features • Observes a simple pattern of Read-Comprehend-Test-Follow • Discusses strategies for identification and improvisation of communication skills (both oral and written) • Provides numerous examples and illustrations that facilitate proper grasp of the topics discussed.




Answers for Modern Communicators


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This book provides students and professionals with practical answers to important career and communication questions, helping them to communicate successfully in a business setting. Communication expert, Deirdre Breakenridge, examines the ways in which professionals can make the most of their careers in a fast-changing media landscape, offering advice on how new and seasoned executives can utilize and adapt to the latest modes of communication. The author breaks down the eight most critical areas for professionals seeking to develop their communication skills, opening with essentials that will prove useful in any setting. She then details the ways in which organizations can adapt to changes in technology and consumer behavior to improve relationships, social media presence, and brand recognition. The easy to follow question–answer format walks readers through the most pressing, confusing, and frequently asked questions about successful communication with plenty of advice and examples for a better learning experience. Covering traditional business communication topics like partnerships and storytelling, the book also includes material on digital and social media channels as well as a chapter on giving back as a mentor. "Experts Weigh In" boxes feature advice from other top professionals, exposing the reader to multiple perspectives from the field. Grounded in decades of experience, Answers for Modern Communicators will benefit all students getting ready to enter the workforce as well as professionals looking to enhance their communication skills.







Business Communications


Book Description

This book delivers key personal and professional communication skills, specifically for a business context, that will complement and go beyond the generic skills covered in many more elementary books.




Harvard Business Essentials


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Effective communication is a vital skill for everyone in business today. Great communicators have a distinct advantage in building influence and jumpstarting their careers. This practical guide offers readers a clear and comprehensive overview on how to communicate effectively for every business situation, from sensitive feedback to employees to persuasive communications for customers. It offers advice for improving writing skills, oral presentations, and one-on-one dealings with others. Contents include: Understanding the optimal "medium" to present information Learning the best timing to deliver a message Delivering an effective presentation Drafting proposals Writing effective e-mails Improving self-editing skills Plus, readers can access free interactive tools on the Harvard Business Essentials companion web site. Series Adviser: Mary Munter Professor Mary Munter has taught management communication for over twenty-five years, for seven years at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and since 1983 at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Professor Munter is considered one of the leaders in the management communication field. Among her publications isGuide to Managerial Communication-recently published in its sixth edition and named "one of the five best business books" by the Wall Street Journal. She has also published many other articles and books and consulted with over ninety corporate and not-for-profit clients. Harvard Business Essentials The Reliable Source for Busy Managers The Harvard Business Essentials series is designed to provide comprehensive advice, personal coaching, background information, and guidance on the most relevant topics in business. Drawing on rich content from Harvard Business School Publishing and other sources, these concise guides are carefully crafted to provide a highly practical resource for readers with all levels of experience. To assure quality and accuracy, each volume is closely reviewed by a specialized content adviser from a world class business school. Whether you are a new manager interested in expanding your skills or an experienced executive looking for a personal resource, these solution-oriented books offer reliable answers at your fingertips.




Effective Business Writing in Easy Steps


Book Description

The ability to communicate in writing is one of the most effective and key business skills. Whether you're drafting a lengthy company report or sending a short email to colleagues, it's vital to get it right. That means being clear and concise, and writing in a style that's acceptable to the reader. If your writing is difficult to understand or written in an inappropriate style, it won't be effective. When problems arise within any organization, they can often be traced back to a breakdown in communication. Clear and succinct writing is a skill which no organization, big or small, private or public, can afford to neglect. Effective Business Writing in easy steps will enable you to quickly master this skill. Effective Business Writing in easy steps is the ideal guide for anyone who needs guidance with writing in the workplace. Its clear, concise, easy-to-read style means that you'll soon master the fundamental skills to communicate effectively in business. It covers the basic tools such as plain English, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar, to preparing and checking your presentation, then how to put it into practice when writing documents such as letters, emails, notes, reports and speeches and many more.




Today's Business Communication


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This handy guide to excellent business communications is perfect for anyone, whether preparing for a career, launching a career, or advancing in a career. Future savvy business professionals understand that every organization expects employees to be exceptional business communicators and this book will get you there. Inside, the authors lead you through the most frequently encountered business communication situations with a combined 30 years of marketing and communication experience. Their success will give you very accessible, entertaining, and informative answers to your questions. Also included are real anecdotes from business professionals from different industries.




It's HOW You Say It


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"It's HOW You Say It"(TM) How true. Words are powerful tools. Do you wonder why, at times, someone takes offense at something you've said and you have no idea why? Maybe it's just the opposite and you have been misunderstood. The way you say something can be more important and have a greater impact than the words you use. This is much more extensive than verbal communication skills alone though. The intent behind the words we try to convey may be in opposition to the messages being perceived. They are often not in sync at all. Why? What skills are considered to be good communication skills? What are the components of effective communication, the kind of conversations that build relationships, streamline collaboration and help diminish friction between leadership, management, work teams... and loved ones? To find the answers to these, we have to go a little deeper. This book will take a lighthearted look at the background and mishaps in communication and deliver a no-nonsense approach to determining a lasting solution. What are the characteristics of a true leader? Can leadership be taught? Whether you are in executive leadership, in management, or an individual contributor you'll find the answers to these and other communication questions. Author, keynote speaker, corporate trainer and coach, Barbara Teicher, will help you to unlock the secrets of the messages you're really sending, learn the 6-Step "It's HOW You Say It"(TM) Principle for effective communication, discover what the characteristics of true leadership are (they may surprise you!), learn how to make a V.A.S.T. difference in your business, as well as personal, relationships and unveil the mystery of how to change perceptions because, it's not just what you say, "It's HOW You Say It."(TM)




A Guide to Good Business Communication


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Communications is the key to sucess in any business. Whether you are trying to sell a product, answer a query or complaint from a customer or convince your colleagues to follow a certain course of action, good communcation often means the difference between sucess and failure. This book is written for everyone who wants to master the skill of good communication in business - from business people and government officals to business students and English lauguage learners. It is: - A self-help guide for people in business or at work who want to improve their communication skills - A resource for business students at tertiary level, especially students of the new business vocational diploma - A guide to resource for students in other countries who may wish, or need, to learn business english as part of their general business course. The aim of this book is to give a good grounding in writing and speaking English in business situations. Contents: Introduction; 1. Communicating in business; 2. Planning what you are going to say; 3. Laying out documents; 4. Constructing sentences and paragraphs; 5. Good business style; 6. Techniques for different occasions; 7. Common grammatical mistakes; 8. Punctuation; 9. Spelling and vocabulary; Answers to exercises; Further reading; Glossary; Index.




Business Communication


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This is a wide-ranging, up-to-date introduction to modern business communication, which integrates communication theory and practice and challenges many orthodox views of the communication process. As well as developing their own practical skills, readers will be able to understand and apply principles of modern business communication. Among the subjects covered are: interpersonal communication, including the use and analysis of nonverbal communication group communication, including practical techniques to support discussion and meetings written presentation, including the full range of paper and electronic documents oral presentation, including the use of electronic media corporate communication, including strategies and media. The book also offers guidelines on how communication must respond to important organizational issues, including the impact of information technology, changes in organizational structures and cultures, and the diverse, multicultural composition of modern organizations. This is an ideal text for undergraduates and postgraduates studying business communication, and through its direct style and practical relevance it will also satisfy professional readers wishing to develop their understanding and skills.