Description
Book SynopsisSupporting the reader in moving from interview candidate, to team member to leader, the text includes an emphasis on building skills for business writing and business presentations and covers new communication technology and social media. A new `Introduction for Students’ introduces the KEYS process to the reader, explaining the benefits of studying business and professional communication. The KEYS organizing theme includes:
- Know Yourself self-assessments and inventories
- Evaluate the Professional Context sections that encourage application of knowledge to a variety of professional contexts and situations,
- Your Communication Interaction features focusing on making competent communication choices and selecting the appropriate communication channel
- Step Back and Reflect sections that present challenges and dilemmas in business and professional contexts, promoting analysis of what went wrong in specific business and professional situations
Trade Review"This book is a well-organized and easily accessible text that provides a clear progression and approach to skill development that can enhance both our communication and approach to management and organizational culture."
-- Raymond Blanton
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction for Students PART I. BEGINNING COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES CHAPTER 1. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE Understanding the Importance of Human Communication in Business and Professional Contexts Communication: A Complex Process Communication Apprehension Communication Ethics KEYS for Excellence in the Workplace Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 2. VERBAL AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Codes of Nonverbal Communication Forming Relationships With Verbal and Nonverbal Communication KEYS to Excellence in Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 3. LISTENING Hearing and Listening Barriers to Listening Listening Styles and Categories Improving Your Listening KEYS to Listening Excellence Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART II . ENTERING THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 4. RÉSUMÉS, INTERVIEWS, AND NEGOTIATION The Job-Seeking Process Stage One: Exploring Stage Two: Researching Stage Three: Applying Stage Four: Interviewing Stage Five: Following Up Stage Six: Negotiating KEYS to Excellence in the Job-Seeking Process Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 5. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIVERSE WORKPLACE Learning Your Workplace Culture Assimilating College Students Diversity in Your Workplace: Some Important Concepts Examples of Diversity in Professional Contexts KEYS to Excellence in Getting to Know Your Diverse Workplace Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART III . DEVELOPING IN THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 6. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AT WORK Exploring Relationship Types at Work The Line Between Professional and Personal Professional Etiquette KEYS to Excellence in Interpersonal Communication Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 7. STRENGTHENING TEAMS AND CONDUCTING MEETINGS How Do Groups Differ From Teams? Conducting Meetings Shared Leadership Problem Solving Cultivating Innovative Thinking Conflict in Team Meetings KEYS to Excellence in Team Communication Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART IV. EXCELLING IN THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 8. TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE Communication and Technology: Tools for Professionals Drawbacks of Technology Social Media and Technology: Key Challenges in the Communication Age Professional Etiquette With Technology KEYS to Excellence With Communication and Technology Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 9. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING The Importance of Written Communication Striving for Written Communication Excellence Types of Written Communication KEYS to Excellence in Written Communication Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 10. LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT What Is Leadership? Utilizing Power Improving Communication With Leadership Theories Hiring the Right Team Following Up and Following Through Communicating About Your Team Dealing With Difficult People Giving Feedback Putting It Together Managing Your Public Image KEYS to Excellence in Leadership Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART V. PRESENTING IN THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 11. INFORMING AND PERSUADING The Importance of Presenting With Professional Excellence Identifying Presentation Opportunities and Purposes Speaking to Inform Speaking to Persuade KEYS to Excellence in Professional Presentations Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 12. SPEECH DESIGN Analyzing the Audience Analyzing the Context Researching Organizing Your Presentation Introductions Conclusions Language KEYS to Excellence in Speech Design Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember CHAPTER 13. DELIVERING A SPEECH WITH PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Delivering a Presentation With Professional Excellence PowerPoint and Other Supporting Aids Practice Makes Perfect Team Presentations KEYS to Excellence in Delivering a Speech Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember PART VI . SURVIVING IN THE WORKPLACE CHAPTER 14. WORK–LIFE BALANCE The Importance of Work–Life Balance Triggers to Imbalance Strategies for Balance KEYS to Excellence With Work–Life Balance Executive Summary Explore Review Discussion Questions Terms to Remember Epilogue: Communication Is Work References Glossary Index About the Authors
