The art and science of communication : tools for effective communication in the workplace /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Perkins, P. S. (Pamela S.), 1959-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2008]
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Table of Contents:
  • Step one: Intrapersonal communication
  • Self-sabotage or self-fulfillment?
  • Discipline of the mind
  • Dive into your life!
  • Where did that thought come from?
  • Creating our self-image at work
  • Growing up "different"
  • Writing a new script
  • Taking ownership
  • Jill's day
  • Waking up to your day!
  • Conquering the first step
  • First things first!
  • Step two: Nonverbal communication
  • The functions of nonverbal communication
  • Your professional appearance
  • Your professional voice
  • Actions do speak louder than words!
  • It's about time!
  • Keep your distance!
  • Sometimes when we touch
  • Do you smell something?
  • Step three: Interpersonal communication
  • Five keys to positive, healthy work relationships
  • Interpersonal conflict
  • Supportive versus defensive communication
  • Step four: Small-group/organizational communication
  • To group or not to group...that is the question
  • Jill's day
  • I versus we: the cultural paradox
  • Co-opetition model of advancement
  • Making room for the group reality
  • Leadership communication
  • Constructive conflict
  • The communication climate
  • Small-group membership and facilitation
  • Step five: Public communication
  • The common denominator
  • Moving beyond the fear!
  • Communication apprehension
  • Confidence and composure
  • Your language
  • Don't make excuses
  • Your public presentational style
  • You and your audience
  • The art of impromptu/conversational speaking
  • Step six: Mass communication
  • Influencing the masses
  • Persuasion is about perspective
  • Are you a walking billboard?
  • Persuasion and the world of work
  • Jill's day
  • Using persuasion as a tool of influence
  • As simple as one, two, three
  • Persuasive messages and you
  • Step seven: Intercultural communication
  • We can all get along!
  • What makes us unique
  • We are all prejudiced!
  • Understanding perception
  • Culture and values that impact the workplace
  • Nonverbal communication is culturally bound
  • Global community
  • Diversity and the workplace
  • The "other" in the workplace
  • Jill's day
  • Inclusion in the workplace
  • Becoming a cross-cultural bridge through cultural competency
  • Epilogue: New beginnings.