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Communicating Effectively
Contributor(s): Arredondo, Lani (Author)
ISBN: 0071364293     ISBN-13: 9780071364294
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
OUR PRICE:   $18.00  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2000
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Annotation: Tools and Techniques to Promote Workplace Communication, Boost Productivity, and Increase the Effectiveness of Every Message You Send

Cell phones, e-mail, and pagers have made connecting with others in the workplace easier than ever. But real communication--saying what you mean and using your words to produce results--remains as challenging as ever. Communicating Effectively provides hands-on, no-nonsense techniques and strategies for improving your ability to communicate--and manage conflicts--in today's relentless and demanding business environment.

Look to this easy-to-use book for:
*Proven methods to raise employee morale--and productivity--through everyday conversation and interaction
*Guidelines and ground rules for conducting participative, results-driven meetings and presentations
*The 5 fundamental factors of e-communications--how to use e-mail, voice mail, and others--and which method to use for specific situations

From handling minor disagreements between co-workers to giving crucial make-or-break presentations, managers who gain the most respect and achieve the greatest success are consistently the best, most effective communicators. Learn the workplace-tested tools of communication, some seemingly obvious, others somewhat less apparent, but all crucial for day-to-day success--in Communicating Effectively.

Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page:


*Clear, concise definitions of important terms and concepts
*Tips andtactics for being smart in your communications as a manager
*How-to hints to make your communications more effective
*Practical advice to minimize the chance of misunderstandings
*Warnings of where communication could backfire in various situations
*Case studies and examples of effective communication in action
*Procedures and techniques for on-the-job communication situations

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management
- Business & Economics | Investments & Securities - General
- Business & Economics | Personal Finance - Investing
Dewey: 658.45
LCCN: 00058431
Series: Briefcase Books (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 9" (0.75 lbs) 240 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Communicating Effectively shows busy managers how to combine proven techniques and strategies with the latest technologies for successful, results-directed interaction. Included are techniques for shaping positive perceptions, tips for giving instructions and corrective feedback, strategies for making your points in presentations and e-communications, and more.

Contributor Bio(s): Arredondo, Lani: - Lani Arrendondo (Rio Vista, CA) presents seminars on practical skills for improved performance. Her work has been featured in publications from Success to The Wall Street Journal.