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Effective Communication Skills for Scientific and Technical Professionals » Read Now
by Harry E. Chambers. 315 pgs.

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Flatter, more collaborative organizational structures, combined with the pressure to translate innovative ideas into action quickly, are increasing the need by technical professionals -- such as computer programmers, design specialists, engineers, and R&D scientists -- to expand their repertoire of...
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Flatter, more collaborative organizational structures, combined with the pressure to translate innovative ideas into action quickly, are increasing the need by technical professionals -- such as computer programmers, design specialists, engineers, and R&D scientists -- to expand their repertoire of communication and managerial skills. In this highly accessible and practical book, Harry Chambers offers a wealth of strategies and tactics for building these skills, to the benefit of individuals, teams, and companies. In his trademark shoot-from-the-hip style, Chambers identifies specific real-world challenges that technical professionals face in the workplace, and offers definitive guidelines for enhancing their communication skills -- from making presentations to giving and receiving criticism to navigating office politics. Featuring interviews with people in the trenches, as well as self-assessment tools and exercises, Effective Communication Skills will become a valued resource for technical professionals and their colleagues, trainers, and HR departments in all industries.
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Appropriateness and Effectiveness of Communication Channels in Competent Interpersonal Communication, in Journal of Communication » Read Now
by Stephanie A. Westmyer, Rachel L. DiCioccio, Rebecca B. Rubin. 22 pgs.

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Effective Communication in the Performance Appraisal Interview: Face-to-Face Communication for Public Managers in the Culturally Diverse Workplace, in Public Personnel Management » Read Now
by John F. Kikoski. 23 pgs.

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Essential Tools of the Internet: Using E-Mail and the Web for Effective Communication, in The Public Manager » Read Now
by Dina M. Lewis. 3 pgs.

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Managing Organizational Behavior ("Management Functions and the Importance of Good Communication" begins on p. 139) » Read Now
by Ronald R. Sims. 391 pgs.

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An ability to feel comfortable with ambiguity, with constant and increasingly demanding change, with a new, unique commitment to teams and teamwork, and with a willingness to stay customer-oriented: Sims sees these as the prime requisites for success in management today. Marshalling evidence from...
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An ability to feel comfortable with ambiguity, with constant and increasingly demanding change, with a new, unique commitment to teams and teamwork, and with a willingness to stay customer-oriented: Sims sees these as the prime requisites for success in management today. Marshalling evidence from academic research and practical experience, Sims shows how researchers continue to redefine the roles and responsbilities of executives and their reports. His book provides not only the reasons why the new organization is what it is, but how to cope with it and succeed in it. A must-read for supervisors, managers, executives, and recent graduates who are ready to take their own places in the new world of business.
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Networking and Interviewing: An Art in Effective Communication, in Business Communication Quarterly » Read Now
by Catherine Smith MacDermott. 2 pgs.

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Applied Communication Theory and Research ("Effective Negotiation Communication" begins on p. 80) » Read Now
by Dan O'Hair, Gary L. Kreps. 393 pgs.

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The Effects of Student Verbal and Nonverbal Responsiveness on Teachers' Liking of Students and Willingness to Comply with Student Requests, in Communication Quarterly » Read Now
by Timothy P. Mottet, Steven A. Beebe, Paul C. Raffeld, Michelle L. Paulsel. 12 pgs.
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Conflict Resolution Education: A Solution for Peace, in Communications and the Law » Read Now
by Melinda G. Lincoln. 12 pgs.

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Insights on Effective Communication: Some "Sabbatical" Observations, in Education » Read Now
by Edwin G. Ralph. 9 pgs.

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Strategic Public Relations Management: Planning and Managing Effective Communication Programs » Read Now
by Erica Weintraub Austin, Bruce E. Pinkleton. 402 pgs.

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This volume helps readers move from a tactical public relations approach to a strategic management style based on skillful use of research and planning techniques. Combining the key components of effective management and campaign design, the authors introduce students and practitioners to the tools...
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This volume helps readers move from a tactical public relations approach to a strategic management style based on skillful use of research and planning techniques. Combining the key components of effective management and campaign design, the authors introduce students and practitioners to the tools needed for developing and presenting comprehensive, effective, and accountable plans. Employing clear, straightforward language, they cover techniques for planning and research, as well as the effective application of communication theory. Key features of the volume include the synthesis of knowledge in public relations and communication, covering the critical areas needed for a strategic approach to public relations, and ample real-world examples, providing concrete applications of principles and theories. With its practical and accessible approach, Strategic Public Relations Management will serve well as a text for public relations management and communication campaigns courses, and is essential as a reference for professional practice.
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