Help Students Overcome Anxiety, Build Communication Confidence As an instructor, you play a crucial role in helping students develop effective communication skills. However, many students experience debilitating anxiety and apprehension when faced with communication tasks, hindering their ability to reach their full potential. This article provides you with practical strategies and techniques to create […]
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How to Avoid High Student Failure Rates in Your Business Communication Course
Overcome Teaching Challenges with Proactive Strategies Teaching a business communication course can be both rewarding and challenging. Instructors often face significant obstacles, such as high failure rates, low student performance, and negative feedback, which can be demoralizing and reflect poorly on their teaching abilities. Addressing these issues proactively can lead to improved student outcomes […]
Uncovering Overlooked Challenges in Teaching Business Communication
Identifying Blind Spots in Teaching Business Communication Ensures Alignment with Evolving Trends. In teaching business communication, collective blind spots often arise when educators, institutions, or even students overlook critical aspects of the discipline. These blind spots may persist because of outdated assumptions, resistance to change, or a failure to recognize emerging trends. Identifying […]
Uncovering and Addressing Friction in Teaching Business Communication
In any educational setting, particularly in a business communication course, various forms of friction can hinder the learning process and the effective transfer of communication skills. These sources of friction may include inefficiencies in teaching methods, miscommunication between students and instructors, or the disconnect between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Identifying and addressing these obstacles […]
Spotting Microtrends in Teaching Business Communication: Staying Ahead of the Curve
In the fast-paced world of business, communication is the lifeblood that keeps organizations thriving. But what happens when the rules of engagement change faster than we can teach them? Welcome to the era of microtrends in business communication—small ripples that have the potential to create tsunamis of change in how we connect, collaborate, and convey […]
How to Avoid Collective Blind Spots in Teaching Business Communication
Are you unknowingly holding your students back? Discover how to overcome the common blind spots in business communication instruction—from outdated methods to overlooked skills like storytelling and digital literacy—and equip your students with the tools they need to succeed in the evolving business world. In the ever-evolving world of business, effective communication is a key […]
Get Ready to Energize Your Classroom with Real-World, High-Stakes Business Communication Cases
… Imagine your students leaning forward—engaged not because they have to be, but because they can’t look away. That’s the power of business communication brought to life through real-world drama, pressure, and consequence. Today’s students crave relevance, emotion, and connection—and these upcoming case studies deliver all three. Drawn from today’s most captivating cultural arenas—Hollywood, […]
Your Questions About AI in Business Communication Answered
Business Communication Today, 16th Edition "AI is changing too fast; won't this content be outdated quickly?" We've designed this edition to focus on timeless principles rather than specific tools. You're absolutely right that AI tools evolve rapidly. That's precisely why we don't teach students to use ChatGPT 5.0 or any particular platform. Instead, we teach […]
Teaching AI Fundamentals: What Students Need to Learn Starting on Day One
Written by Courtland Bovee and John Thill As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly central to business communication, instructors must help students develop AI literacy from the very start of their courses. Here's what students need to understand about AI in their first week of class to lay the foundation for successful learning and professional development. […]
Connecting with Students: How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Business Communication Classroom
1. Implementing Emotional Intelligence for Effective Teaching In today's dynamic business environment, effective communication is no longer merely about conveying information; it's about building relationships, navigating complex interactions, and fostering understanding. Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a critical factor in achieving these goals, particularly in the field of business communication education. This article […]