A unique new author blog helps business communication instructors spend less time preparing and more time teaching. The first authors in the field to write an instructor blog, Bovée and Thill share instructional insights, offer advice on incorporating social media and other technologies into the course, and provide compelling examples of good and bad business communication.
Writing Business Messages
Craft an Attention-Grabbing Message
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012You can feel the tension in the compressed smiles, quick nods and pointed questions at the annual Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare conference. Schedules are packed as the high-stakes finance crowd gathers to hear 20-minute rapid-fire talks by CEOs of start-ups and public companies who seek funding or favorable stock analysts' reports. Presenters speak fast, using [...]
Harness the Power of LinkedIn
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011"In a career workshop I recently conducted there were an inordinate number of attendees who stated they were on LinkedIn but did not know how to get the most out of it," writes Perry Newman. "So here are some LinkedIn tips worth repeating." 1. If you’re going to set up a LinkedIn page do it [...]
Using the Correct Tone
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011Click to play: The best writing sounds like you…You must login or register before you view this content.
Effective Communication: Important Things to Remember
Monday, March 21st, 2011In this 34-slide, highly illustrated presentation, you’ll learn key points about communicating effectively…You must login or register before you view this content.
Plain Language: Writing Disclosures
Thursday, August 12th, 2010This heavily illustrated, 41-slide presentation is filled with “before” and “after” examples of writing effectively using plain language…You must login or register before you view this content.
Management Jargon Can Make Bosses Appear Untrustworthy and Weak
Friday, July 30th, 2010Management jargon can alienate staff and leave bosses looking untrustworthy and weak, according to a survey published on Monday…You must login or register before you view this content.
Plain Language: Simple Stuff
Monday, July 26th, 2010This handsomely illustrated, 60-slide presentation discusses the benefits of plain language with dozens of striking examples…You must login or register before you view this content.
