Introduction: The Communication Challenge In today's fast-paced business world, effective communication is paramount. Yet many students and young professionals struggle to strike the right balance between professionalism and personality in their written communications. The result? Emails and reports that read like they were composed by robots rather than human beings. This robotic approach not […]
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Martha Stewart’s Blueprint for Success: The Power of Clear and Effective Communication
Clear and effective communication is vital in both personal and professional contexts. It ensures that messages are understood as intended, reducing the potential for misunderstandings and errors. Clear communication promotes transparency, builds trust, and fosters stronger relationships. In the business world, it can enhance teamwork, boost productivity, and drive success by ensuring everyone is on […]
Combating Communication Corruption: Strategies to Conquer Cheating, Plagiarism, and Abuse
Business communication instructors equip students with essential skills for navigating the professional world. However, they also confront challenges like academic dishonesty and disruptive behavior, which can hinder the learning process and create a hostile environment. This article explores effective strategies for addressing cheating, plagiarism, and verbal abuse, taking into account the evolving landscape of education […]
Overcoming the Top 10 Challenges in Teaching a Business Communication Course
Teaching a college business communication course can be both rewarding and challenging. As an instructor, you are tasked with preparing students for effective communication in the professional world. However, there are several obstacles that you may encounter along the way. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 challenges in teaching a college business […]
12 of the Most Controversial Issues in Business Communication and How to Handle Them in the Classroom
As a business communication instructor, it is crucial to equip your students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complex and often controversial aspects of workplace communication. By addressing these issues in the classroom, you can help your students develop the sensitivity, adaptability, and professionalism required to succeed in today's diverse and ever-changing […]
Media Skills: Online Etiquette
This is the first post in a new series in which we will explore a variety of essential skills for using digital, social, and visual media. We’ll present the information in ways that you can share directly with your students, and we hope this information will enhance your lectures and class discussions. Digital media seem […]
Nine Tips to Help Your Students Build Effective LinkedIn Profiles
LinkedIn is the most important website for students to incorporate in their job search efforts. Employment recruiters search LinkedIn for candidates far more than any other social network, many employers now want to see LinkedIn profiles rather than conventional résumés, and companies doing background checks are almost certain to look for candidates’ LinkedIn profiles. Encourage […]
Encouraging Students to Apply Their Skills Now: Make QA a Routine Part of the Writing Process
When manufacturers produce something, an essential step in the process is quality assurance (QA), a methodical evaluation of the product’s quality relative to its design goals. This is the last chance before the product ships out to customers to make sure it is something the company can be proud of. Encourage students to make QA […]
Free Video for Classroom Use: Communication Ethics: How to Make Good Choices When Your Choices Aren’t Clear
Here is the sixth video in our new series that addresses a variety of specific communication challenges and offers practical advice that students can apply now in their coursework and take with them on the job. This video gives students a four-step decision model to guide them in making ethical communication choices. Instructor version (concludes […]
Free Video for Classroom Use: The Five Zones of Professional Etiquette
Here is the fifth video in our new series that addresses a variety of specific communication challenges and offers practical advice that students can apply now in their coursework and take with them on the job. This video helps students adapt their behavior to the five zones of professional etiquette: in the workplace, online, on the […]
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