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Effective Communication. Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication. Learning Objectives. Learn why communication matters Identify skills today’s employers expect Learn the audience-centered approach Assess the communication process Review communication technology
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Effective Communication Achieving Success Through Effective Business Communication
Learning Objectives • Learn why communication matters • Identify skills today’s employers expect • Learn the audience-centered approach • Assess the communication process • Review communication technology • Explore ethical communication
Effective Communication • Practical • Factual • Clear • Concise • Persuasive
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Unique Challenges of Business Communication • Globalization and diversity • Business information value • Pervasiveness of technology • Organizational structures • Growing reliance on teamwork
Globalization and Diversity Business communication
Business Information Value Knowledge workers Competitive insights Customer needs Regulations and guidelines
Pervasive Technology Technical expertise Chapter 1 -
Organizational Structures and Leadership Styles Flat Tall Matrix Network Chapter 1 -
Reliance on Teamwork Communication dynamics Chapter 1 -
What Employers Expect • Organizational skills • Information and ideas • Active listening • Communication diversity • Communication technology
What Employers Expect • Writing and speaking skills • Business etiquette • Ethical communication • Time management • Lifelong learning
Organizational Context Chapter 1 -
Center on Audience • Audience focus • “You” attitude • Emotional intelligence • Business etiquette Chapter 1 -
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External Barriers Noise and distractions Competing messages Message filtering Channel breakdowns Chapter 1 -
Audience Mindset • Receiving • Decoding • Responding
Social Communication Model Traditional Social Scripted Interactive One-Way Conversational Directive Participative Chapter 1 -
Business Communication 2.0 Model Hybrid method Traditional approach Social media approach Strategic plans Policies Customer support Project updates
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Maintain Perspective Business tools Business value
Guard Against Problems Information overload Technology addiction Chapter 1 -
Productive Use of Technology • Policies • Guidelines • Training
Reconnect with People Face-to-face contact Telephone conversations Chapter 1 -
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Unethical Communication Chapter 1 -
Unethical Communication Chapter 1 -
Ethical Questions Ethical dilemma Ethical lapse Chapter 1 -
Legal Communication Promotions and contracts Employment messages Intellectual property Financial reporting Defamation Transparency
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