Professional Communication At Work

Author : Joseph L. Chesebro
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317679318

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Professional Communication at Work by Joseph L. Chesebro Pdf

This text prepares future professionals for success in the workplace through identifying interpersonal communication skills and strategies and exploring when, how, and why to use them. Informed by academic research, professional literature, and author Joseph L. Chesebro’s own experiences, the text explores and demonstrates the skills that have facilitated Chesebro’s own students to find work and to succeed in their professional lives. Offering a very practical focus on such topics as handling conflict and giving dynamic presentations, Professional Communication at Work also covers essential interpersonal communication skills that are often not discussed, such as: Using networking when job hunting; Earning a good reputation as a new employee Using storytelling and questioning more often Developing coaching relationships with the best senior employees in our workplace, Practicing and developing new skills on our own, and Using workplace politics in a positive and constructive way to accomplish our goals. Utilizing the approach of a supportive communication coach, this text will help readers gain a variety of practical communication strategies they can apply to contribute to success in their own careers.

Author : Kelly M. Quintanilla,Shawn T. Wahl
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781506369570

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Business and Professional Communication by Kelly M. Quintanilla,Shawn T. Wahl Pdf

Recipient of the 2020 Textbook Excellence Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) Business and Professional Communication provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to move from interview candidate, to team member, to leader. Accessible coverage of new communication technology and social media prepares students to communicate effectively in real world settings. With an emphasis on building skills for business writing and professional presentations, this text empowers students to successfully handle important work-related activities, including job interviewing, working in team, strategically utilizing visual aids, and providing feedback to supervisors.

Author : Stanca M?da,R?zvan S?ftoiu
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027210340

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Professional Communication Across Languages and Cultures by Stanca M?da,R?zvan S?ftoiu Pdf

Aims at developing an integrative linguistic perspective on talk at work. This book approaches the topic of professional communication from multiple levels, providing critical, valuable insights into the dynamics of creating and maintaining professional relationships at work.

Author : Ike Lasater,Julie Stiles
Publisher : PuddleDancer Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business communication
ISBN : 9781892005014

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Words that Work in Business by Ike Lasater,Julie Stiles Pdf

Practical tools matched with recognizable work scenarios to help anyone address the most common workplace relationship issues.

Author : Louise Mullany
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3030416674

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Professional Communication by Louise Mullany Pdf

This edited book presents contemporary empirical research investigating the use of language in professional settings, drawing on the contributions of a set of internationally-renowned authors. The book takes a critical approach to understanding professional communication in a range of fields and global contexts. Split into three parts, covering Business and Organisations, Healthcare, and Politics and Institutions, the contributors explore how and why academics engage in workplace research which takes the form of 'consultancy', 'advocacy' and 'activism'. In light of an ever-changing, ever-demanding global landscape, this volume offers new theoretical and methodological ways of conducting professional communication research with real-world impact. It will be of interest to linguistics and communication researchers and practitioners, particularly those working in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, business communication, health communication, political communication, language and the law and organisational studies.

Author : Jay Sullivan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119285298

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Simply Said by Jay Sullivan Pdf

Master the art of communication to improve outcomes in any scenario Simply Said is the essential handbook for business communication. Do you ever feel as though your message hasn't gotten across? Do details get lost along the way? Have tense situations ever escalated unnecessarily? Do people buy into your ideas? It all comes down to communication. We all communicate, but few of us do it well. From tough presentations to everyday transactions, there is no scenario that cannot be improved with better communication skills. This book presents an all-encompassing guide to improving your communication, based on the Exec|Comm philosophy: we are all better communicators when we focus focus less on ourselves and more on other people. More than just a list of tips, this book connects skills with scenarios and purpose to help you hear and be heard. You'll learn the skills to deliver great presentations and clear and persuasive messages, handle difficult conversations, effectively manage, lead with authenticity and more, as you discover the secrets of true communication. Communication affects every interaction every day. Why not learn to do it well? This book provides comprehensive guidance toward getting your message across, and getting the results you want. Shift your focus from yourself to other people Build a reputation as a good listener Develop your written and oral communications for the greatest impact Inspire and influence others Communicate more effectively in any business or social situation Did that email come across as harsh? Did you offend someone unintentionally? Great communication skills give you the power to influence someone's thinking and guide them to where you need them to be. Simply Said teaches you the critical skills that make you more effective in business and in life.

Author : Kathryn Sue Young,Howard Paul Travis
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781478645313

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Business and Professional Communication by Kathryn Sue Young,Howard Paul Travis Pdf

The authors present the fundamentals of business communication in every stage of professional life: writing résumés, preparing for interviews, securing a job, communicating with colleagues and supervisors, working on a team, and advancing into management and leadership positions. Young and Travis encourage people building careers to create an image or brand that employers will recognize as a good fit for their companies. Skills that cement an appealing brand include: proficient use of language (verbal and written), problem-solving abilities, expert use of technology and social media, enthusiasm for work and people, a moral and ethical foundation, the ability to adapt quickly to new ideas, and being a role model for others. Chapter discussions include practical advice on developing these skills. The journey to a satisfying career begins with self-assessment. Readers are prompted to analyze their communication strengths and weaknesses. The chapters offer guidance on how to reinforce strong points and to work on eliminating shortcomings. Effective communicators expand listening skills to enhance their ability to adapt verbal and nonverbal communication to the needs of clients and colleagues in a diverse, global workplace. The authors provide meaningful advice on gender communication, image management, intercultural communication, and communicating in difficult situations. Competent communication is critical to establishing good rapport and creating a positive work environment.

Author : Oren Jay Sofer
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781611805833

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Say What You Mean by Oren Jay Sofer Pdf

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to having more meaningful and mindful conversations through nonviolent communication We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this groundbreaking synthesis of mindfulness, somatics, and Nonviolent Communication, Oren Jay Sofer offers simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, effective, and satisfying ways of communicating. The techniques in Say What You Mean will help you to: • Feel confident during conversation • Stay focused on what really matters in an interaction • Listen for the authentic concerns behind what others say • Reduce anxiety before and during difficult conversations • Find nourishment in day-to-day interactions “Unconscious patterns of communication create separation not only in our personal lives, they also perpetuate patterns of misunderstanding and violence that pervade our world. With clarity and great insight, Oren Jay Sofer offers teachings and practices that train us to speak and listen with presence, courage, and an open heart.” —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

Author : Ethan F. Becker,Jon Wortmann
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071713450

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Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage, and Influence by Ethan F. Becker,Jon Wortmann Pdf

Mastering Communication at Work is based on 45 years of research and working with over half-a-million clients around the world. From leaders of countries to leaders of companies to people just starting out in their career, Becker and Wortmann teach techniques that start with the essential wisdom of Aristotle and include the best practices in today’s global organizations. The book includes interviews with leaders who reveal the inside story of the communication secrets at: The White House Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author Google Laszlo Bock, Vice President, People Operations EMI Publishing Big Jon Platt, President IBM Jeanatte Horan, Vice President of Enterprise Business Transformation Harvard Business School Tony Mayo, Director of the Leadership Initiative The New York Giants Peter John-Baptiste, Director of Public Relations Mastering Communication at Work provides clear, actionable advice you can put to use right away and simple drills to practice during your next meeting, one-on-one conversation—or even sitting at your desk. Use Mastering Communication at Work as your coach and you’ll see immediate results in yourself, your people, and your organization.

Author : Scott McLean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business communication
ISBN : 1936126117

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Business Communication for Success by Scott McLean Pdf

Author : Celeste Lawson,Robert Gill,Angela Feekery,Mieke Witsel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108594417

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Communication Skills for Business Professionals by Celeste Lawson,Robert Gill,Angela Feekery,Mieke Witsel Pdf

With its emphasis on Australia and New Zealand, this book is a comprehensive and cutting-edge introduction to professional communication.

Author : Debra Fine
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781401383510

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The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine Pdf

In this bestselling guide to social success, communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk in any situation. Nationally recognized communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk--in any situation. Do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in the bathroom or hanging out at the buffet table at social gatherings? Does the thought of striking up a conversation with a stranger make your stomach do flip-flops? Do you sit nervously through job interviews waiting for the other person to speak? Are you a "Nervous Ned or Nellie" when it comes to networking? Then it's time you mastered The Fine Art of Small Talk. With practical advice and conversation "cheat sheets," The Fine Art of Small Talk will help you learn to feel more comfortable in any type of social situation, from lunch with the boss to an association event to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul.

Author : H. L. Goodall, Jr.,Sandra Goodall
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-15
Category : Business communication
ISBN : 049556740X

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Communicating in Professional Contexts by H. L. Goodall, Jr.,Sandra Goodall Pdf

What communication skills are essential in today's global economy? BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE, International Edition, considers the changes occurring in professional communication today, while also presenting a strong theoretical foundation of organizational communication. Featuring coverage of the most up-to-date skill set available, the book reflects the rapid changes due to the global economy, advances in information technology, and an increasingly diverse workforce. The authors' engaging narrative style, the unique CCCD model (Choosing, Creating, Coordinating, and Delivering) for building presentation competencies, and an integrated companion website combine to provide a definitive resource on professional communications.

Author : Dr. Frank Luntz
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781401385743

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Words That Work by Dr. Frank Luntz Pdf

The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country In Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential. Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. Hell tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness." If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you.

Author : Marty Brounstein
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118053729

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Communicating Effectively For Dummies by Marty Brounstein Pdf

Communicating Effectively For Dummies shows you how to get your point across at work and interact most productively with bosses and coworkers. Applying your knowledge and skill to your job is the easy part; working well with others is often the hard part. This helpful guide lets you maximize your personal interactions, even when resolving conflicts, dealing with customers, or giving difficult presentations. Whether you’re the CEO of a major corporation, a small business owner, or a team manager, effective and clear communication is imperative to your success. From keeping your listener engaged to learning to become a better listener, Communicating Effectively For Dummies offers all the strategies, tips, and advice you need to: Learn how to become an active listener Accentuate the positive in negative situations Find win-win solutions for conflicts Stay on track when writing e-mails and letters Handle presentations, interviews, and other challenges Speak forcefully and assertively without alienating others Management consultant Marty Brounstein — author of Handling the Difficult Employee and Coaching and Mentoring For Dummies — gives you the keys to a thriving career with expert advice on effective verbal and nonverbal communication. From mastering your own facial expressions (and reading them in others) to being a happy boss, Brounstein covers all the angles: Becoming aware of your own assumptions Dealing with passive-aggressive communicators What to say to help someone open up to you Communicating through eye contact and body language Maintaining a positive attitude Dealing with sensitive issues Effective conflict resolution models When to use e-mail, the phone, or a face-to-face meeting Dealing with angry customers Coaching your staff to communicate better In today’s high-stress work environment, good communication skills are imperative for keeping your cool and getting your point across. Knowing what to say and how to say it, as well as being a good listener, can often be the difference between getting ahead and just getting by. This handy, friendly guide shows you how to avoid common conflicts and make your voice heard in the office.