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Guide To Managerial Communication (7TH 06 - Old Edition)

by Mary Munter

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Clear, concise and practical guide to managerial communication for today's professional. ""Short, professional, and readable...indispensable for successful communication in today's business environment." "Journal of Business and Technical Communication "Listed as one of the five business "books you shouldn't miss." "Wall Street Journal This newly revised seventh edition is more practical and useful for today's professional than ever before. We have expanded the coverage in the following areas: * Techniques for audience persuasion * Electronic channels for communication & email guidelines * Strategies for cross-cultural communication * Writing in teams * "High skim value" for writing * Jargon and style * Designing and using PowerPoint * Relaxation techniques for public speakers

Synopsis:

Tailored to the needs of professionals, Guide to Managerial Communication is a brief, practical text for effective written and oral communication in a managerial, business, government, or professional context. The Eighth Edition adds contemporary content throughout.

KEY TOPICS: Communication Strategy; Writing: Composing Efficiently; Writing: Macro Issues; Speaking: Verbal Structure; Speaking: Visual Aids; Speaking: Nonverbal Skills; Inclusive Language; Grammar and Usage; Punctuation.

  A practical reference for all professionals who need to increase their written or verbal communication skills.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

 

I. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

Communicator Strategy

Audience Strategy

Message Strategy

Channel Choice Strategy

Culture Strategy

Strategy Checklist

Guide to the Guide

 

II. WRITING: COMPOSING EFFICIENTLY

General Composing Techniques

Special Composing Techniques

 

III. WRITING: MACRO ISSUES

Document Design for “High Skim Value”

Signposts to Show Connection

Effective Paragraphs or Sections

 

IV. WRITING: MICRO ISSUES

Editing for Brevity

Choosing a Style

Writing Checklists

 

V. SPEAKING: VERBAL STRUCTURE

Tell/Sell Presentations

Questions and Answers

Consult/Join Meetings

Other Speaking Situations

 

VI. SPEAKING: VISUAL AIDS

Designing the Presentation as a Whole

Designing Each Individual Slide

Choosing Visual Aid Equipment

Practicing with Visual Aids

 

VII. SPEAKING: NONVERBAL SKILLS

Nonverbal Delivery Skills

Nonverbal Listening Skills

Speaking Checklists

 

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Inclusive Language

Appendix B: Grammar and Usage

Appendix C: Punctuation

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

 

Product Details

ISBN:
9780131467040
Subtitle:
Guide to Business Communication Series
Author:
Munter, Mary
Author:
Haley, Thea
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Subject:
Business Communication
Subject:
Communication in management
Subject:
Business Communication - General
Subject:
Management - General
Copyright:
Edition Number:
7
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Guide to Series in Business Communication
Publication Date:
June 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
7.24x5.58x.32 in. .45 lbs.

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