ABSTRACT

Effective communication in business and commercial organizations is critical, as organizations have to become more competitive and effective to sustain commercial success.

This thoroughly revamped new edition distils the principles of effective communication and applies them to organizations operating in the digital world. Techniques and processes detailed in the book include planning and preparing written communication, effective structures in documents, diverse writing styles, managing face-to-face interactions, using visual aids, delivering presentations, and organising effective meetings. In every case the authors consider the potential of new technology to improve and support communication.

With helpful pedagogical features designed to aid international students, this new edition of a popular text will continue to aid business and management students for years to come.

Additional content can now be found on the author's website - www.rethinkbuscomm.net

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|23 pages

Developing your communication

Deciding where to start

chapter 2|18 pages

How should we analyse communication?

chapter 3|18 pages

What does communication mean?

chapter 6|17 pages

What is an effective writing style?

chapter 7|26 pages

Effective design and visual aids

chapter 8|24 pages

What makes documents effective?

chapter 11|18 pages

How can we organise effective meetings?

chapter 13|22 pages

How can we build effective teams?

chapter 14|24 pages

Change, communication and future-gazing