Straight Talk
Oral Communication for Career Success
1st Edition
Published on 24. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
282 pages
978-0-415-80197-3 (ISBN)
Description
Straight Talk: Oral Communication for Career Success has a fresh new approach that gives tools needed to communicate with confidence.
This text provides a thorough overview and hands-on practice in the speech communication skills essential for life and work success. Whether talking person to person, in a group, or in front of an audience, plenty of practical applications give hands on experience in: practicing effective speaking, handling conversations, participating in teams, and gaining confidence in delivering formal and informal presentations.
This book also helps students prepare for competitive events and includes the Presents the 5 Step Strategic Communication tactics students can immediately apply and practice communications skills.
This text provides a thorough overview and hands-on practice in the speech communication skills essential for life and work success. Whether talking person to person, in a group, or in front of an audience, plenty of practical applications give hands on experience in: practicing effective speaking, handling conversations, participating in teams, and gaining confidence in delivering formal and informal presentations.
This book also helps students prepare for competitive events and includes the Presents the 5 Step Strategic Communication tactics students can immediately apply and practice communications skills.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
15 s/w Abbildungen, 10 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 15 s/w Zeichnungen, 1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white; 15 Line drawings, black and white; 10 Halftones, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
421 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-80197-3 (9780415801973)
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Persons
Paul R. Timm Is Professor of Organizational Leadership and Strategy at Brigham Young University
Sherron Bienvenu, Ph.D. Has taught for 22 years at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business in Atlanta. In addition, she has been a visiting professor of Management Communication in the International MBA Program at the Helsinki School of Economics (Finland).
Sherron Bienvenu, Ph.D. Has taught for 22 years at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business in Atlanta. In addition, she has been a visiting professor of Management Communication in the International MBA Program at the Helsinki School of Economics (Finland).
Content
1. Introduction to the Strategic Communication Model: Discover a Strategic Approach 2. Understand and Apply Foundation Skills for Speaking Well 3. Define the Context before Speaking or Participating 4. Consider Media, Source, and Timing Options 5. Select and Organize you Message Content 6. Deliver your Message with Confidence and Impact 7. Create Attractive and Functional Visuals 8. Contribute to Effective Meetings 9. Participate in Effective Conversations and Interviews 10. Evaluate Feedback Needed for Continued Success Reference Tool: Recognizing Gender Differences in Workplace Communication