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| communication strengths and weaknesses: Clinical Assessment of Child and Adolescent Personality and Behavior Paul J. Frick, Christopher T. Barry, Randy W. Kamphaus, 2009-12-12 Psychologists offer an increasing variety of services to the public. Among these services, psychological assessment of personality and behavior continues to be a central activity. One main reason is that other mental health professionals often do not possess a high level of competence in this area. And when dealing with children and adolescents, psychological assessment seems to take on an even greater role. Therefore, it follows that comprehensive graduate-level instruction in assessment should be a high priority for educators of psychologists who will work with these youth. This textbook is organized into three sections, consistent with the authors’ approach to teaching. Part I provides students with the psychological knowledge base necessary for modern assessment practice, including historical perspectives, measurement science, child psychopathology, ethical, legal, and cultural issues, and the basics of beginning the assessment process. Part II gives students a broad review of the specific assessment methods used by psychologists, accompanied by specific advice regarding the usage and strengths and weaknesses of each method. In Part III, we help students perform some of the most sophisticated of assessment practices: integrating and communicating assessment results and infusing assessment practice with knowledge of child development and psychopathology to assess some of the most common types of behavioral and emotional disorders in youth. A text focusing on assessment practices must be updated every four to six years to keep pace with advances in test development. For example, several of the major tests reviewed in the text, such as the Behavioral Assessment System for Children and the Child Behavior Checklist, have undergone major revisions since the publication of the last edition making the current content outdated. Further, another major test, the Conners’ Rating Scales, is undergoing substantial revisions that should be completed before publication of the next edition. Finally, the evidence for the validity of the tests and the recommendations for their appropriate use evolve as research accumulates and requires frequent updating to remain current. For example, there was a special issue of the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology published focusing on evidenced-based assessment of the major forms of childhood psychopathology that will need to be integrated into the chapters in Part 3. This latter point reflects an important trend in the field that should influence the marketing of the book. That is, there are several initiatives being started in all of the major areas of applied psychology (e.g., school, clinical, and counseling) to promote evidenced-based assessment practices. These initiatives have all emphasized the need to enhance the training of graduate students in this approach to assessment. This has been the orientation of this textbook from its first edition: that is, Clinical Assessment of Child and Adolescent Personality and Behavior has focused on using research to guide all recommendations for practice. The ability of the textbook to meet this training need should be an important focus of marketing the book to training programs across all areas of applied psychology. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: There's Money where Your Mouth is Elaine A. Clark, 2000 Voice-overs represent a potentially lucrative enterprise for anyone with vocal talent. A well-connected voice actor can make as much in an hour as a stage actor can make in six weeks, and that's before the residuals are earned. The lucrative voice-over field is one of the best ways to pay the bills while exploring stage and screen work, or it can become a fascinating career in itself. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Auditing Raymond N. Johnson, Laura Davis Wiley, Robyn Moroney, Fiona Campbell, Jane Hamilton, 2019-04-16 The explosion of data analytics in the auditing profession demands a different kind of auditor. Auditing: A Practical Approach with Data Analytics prepares students for the rapidly changing demands of the auditing profession by meeting the data-driven requirements of today's workforce. Because no two audits are alike, this course uses a practical, case-based approach to help students develop professional judgement, think critically about the auditing process, and develop the decision-making skills necessary to perform a real-world audit. To further prepare students for the profession, this course integrates seamless exam review for successful completion of the CPA Exam. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Communication Research Methods Mike Allen, 2017-04-11 Communication research is evolving and changing in a world of online journals, open-access, and new ways of obtaining data and conducting experiments via the Internet. Although there are generic encyclopedias describing basic social science research methodologies in general, until now there has been no comprehensive A-to-Z reference work exploring methods specific to communication and media studies. Our entries, authored by key figures in the field, focus on special considerations when applied specifically to communication research, accompanied by engaging examples from the literature of communication, journalism, and media studies. Entries cover every step of the research process, from the creative development of research topics and questions to literature reviews, selection of best methods (whether quantitative, qualitative, or mixed) for analyzing research results and publishing research findings, whether in traditional media or via new media outlets. In addition to expected entries covering the basics of theories and methods traditionally used in communication research, other entries discuss important trends influencing the future of that research, including contemporary practical issues students will face in communication professions, the influences of globalization on research, use of new recording technologies in fieldwork, and the challenges and opportunities related to studying online multi-media environments. Email, texting, cellphone video, and blogging are shown not only as topics of research but also as means of collecting and analyzing data. Still other entries delve into considerations of accountability, copyright, confidentiality, data ownership and security, privacy, and other aspects of conducting an ethical research program. Features: 652 signed entries are contained in an authoritative work spanning four volumes available in choice of electronic or print formats. Although organized A-to-Z, front matter includes a Reader’s Guide grouping entries thematically to help students interested in a specific aspect of communication research to more easily locate directly related entries. Back matter includes a Chronology of the development of the field of communication research; a Resource Guide to classic books, journals, and associations; a Glossary introducing the terminology of the field; and a detailed Index. Entries conclude with References/Further Readings and Cross-References to related entries to guide students further in their research journeys. The Index, Reader’s Guide themes, and Cross-References combine to provide robust search-and-browse in the e-version. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Community College Success Isa Adney, 2012-02 While community colleges give first-generation students a chance to open the door to education, simply walking through that door is not enough. Once there, many students feel completely alone. As members of a rapidly growing population, these students are in desperate need of a practical, friendly, and useful resource. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Person-Centred Communication: Theory, Skills and Practice Renate Motschnig, Ladislav Nykl, 2014-02-16 Person-centred communication involves significant and empathic perception and understanding of oneself and others. This book uses the humanistic psychology of Carl Rogers to offer a comprehensive person-centred communication framework, which the authors have tried and tested in therapeutic, education and management practice. Skilfully blending theory with practice, the authors explain the core skills of person-centred communication. There are reflective exercises and conversation transcripts from a variety of settings, along with many examples from therapy and related helping professions. These span diverse life situations and applications, including: One-to-one work with clients Teamwork and groupwork Lifelong learning Reflection Online and other written forms of communication Exploring these real life situations offers invaluable inspiration to therapists, students and trainees as well as practitioners in the helping professions. This book will help you to process your experiences more sensitively, thus improving your own practice, relationships, and teamwork. This book shows the incredible value of person-centred communication to educators, psychologists and leaders, anyone interested in effective, helpful and growthful human relationships will find this an excellent resource. Stephen Joseph, Professor of Psychology, Health and Social Care, University of Nottingham, UK No matter what your field or context, Person-centred Communication offers a path to a more meaningful, successful life. As researchers and practitioners with a wealth of experience, Renate and Ladislav share their communication expertise in management, information technology, education, psychology, psychotherapy, and everyday life. They find beautiful and time-tested ways to share how communication can be enhanced to help you live a more satisfying life. The book is easy to read, with rich content and helpful organizers, such as text boxes and hands-on activities to help transfer your learning into all areas of your life. Jeffrey H. D. Cornelius-White, Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator of Counseling, Missouri State University, USA This book presents a very good understanding of theory and practice of the person -centred approach and I believe it can be helpful for the professional and student interested in person centred communication. The authors' presentation of live case examples, personal experiences, questions asking the reader to reflect and the connections they make with other sources pertaining to subjects outside the Person Centred way, makes for an enjoyable and valuable reading. Antonio Monteiro dos Santos, Clinical, Coaching & Counselling Psychologist, USA and Brazil The authors bring together modern scientific data, practice and everyday experience to reveal the depth and power of person-centred communication. In a continuing dialogue with the reader they inspire and guide through case scenarios, suggestions for reflections and exercises - to develop one's own unique person-centred way of communication. Veniamin Kolpachnikov, Associated Professor, Higher School of Economics, National Research University, Moscow, Russia Carl Rogers was the greatest influence on our culture of interpersonal communication in the past century, as the originator of what we now refer to as active listening. One of the most ardent and sincere advocates of explaining Rogers to the current generation is Renate Motschnig. In this book, she and her colleague, Ladislav Nykl, do an excellent job of illustrating the importance of the person-centred approach, with moving stories and systemic applications. This is a great book at the right time for all those interested in avoiding power struggles, communication breakdowns and even those little personal wars that constantly wear us down. This book, in other words, can change your life for the better! David Ryback, President of EQ Associates International and author of Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work, ConnectAbility and over 60 professional articles The authors demonstrate how the person-centered approach is universally applicable and confirm its effectiveness in both the therapeutic and non-therapeutic context. Eva Sollarova, Professor of Psychology and Dean, Constantine the Philosopher University, Nitra, Slovakia I enjoyed the authors' lively discussion in this new book from several perspectives, as it touches on communication in teaching, research, and psychotherapy. As an academic, I particularly value the integrated approach of the book, which combines a clear presentation of scientific theories with the practical experience of both authors. It makes the book a great instrument for teaching but also, particularly, in learning and personal development - and so I would recommend the book to anyone doing one-to-one work with others, or anyone interested in the subject of understanding oneself and others in communication.At the end, a very personal insight of the authors is included; it is a feature that one usually does not see in a book on communication but it a welcome addition that makes the book all the more authentic. Last but not least, the book contains a rich set of bibliographical references for further reading. Tomas Pitner, PhD, Associate Professor, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People Leslie T. Giblin, 1985-11-01 Taking a brass tacks approach to communication, How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing With People explains how to interact with others as they really are, not as you would like them to be. The goal is to get what you want from them successfully – be it cooperation, goodwill, love or security. Les Giblin, a recognized expert in the field of human relations, has devised a method for dealing with people that can be used when relating with anyone – parents, teachers, bosses, employees, friends, acquaintances, even strangers. Giblin shows step by step how to get what you want at any time and in ways that leave you feeling good about yourself. Moreover, the people who have given you want you want wind up feeling good about themselves, too. The result? Nobody gets shortchanged. It’s a win-win situation. Each chapter includes a handy summary, so there’s absolutely no chance of missing the book’s key points. You can also use these recaps to refresh your memory after you’ve finished the book. Instead of feeling miserable about your interpersonal skills, read this best-selling guide and learn to succeed with people in every area of your life. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: The International Finance Corporation's MBA Survey Azam Chaudhry, 2003 Graduate education in business administration was developed in the U.S. around the turn of the twentieth century. MBA and similar graduate-level business programs took hold more slowly in other countries, but the number of such programs expanded more rapidly from the 1960s onward. In an effort to determine what firms from these countries require from business school graduates, the IFC used its extensive contacts with these firms to conduct a survey of the quality of business education in these countries. The survey results imply that the strengths and weaknesses of developing and transition country MBAs seem to overlap with those of MBAs from the U.S.: managers in the U.S. and in the developing countries find that the technical and analytical skills of MBAs are well developed while the practical training/skills and communication/language skills of MBAs are significantly lacking. On the whole, only the African and Middle Eastern firms were significantly dissatisfied with the quality of local MBA graduates. The survey results show that MBAs worldwide are not fully satisfying the needs of firms. Each of the other regions of the world has its own particular weaknesses, while at the same time some common weaknesses (such as work experience and communication skills) stand out. These results show that a cookie-cutter approach to training MBAs cannot work. Rather, MBA programs have to be tailored to suit the needs of the local business community while also teaching common business fundamentals. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Strengths and Weaknesses in the Family Life of Black South Africans Sylvia Viljoen, 1994 This study examined the quality and characteristics of black families in South Africa. The research focused on three areas: values and norms regarding marriage and family life, the deterioration of traditional and parental authority, and parenting skills. The fieldwork was done during the years 1988-1990 and consisted mostly of group interviews and group discussions with over 300 respondents across 3 generations; all interviews were taped and subsequently analyzed. A qualitative research design was employed to collect, organize, and interpret the research data. Data were analyzed according to a descriptive approach providing for the individual experiences and views of black South Africans regarding their family life. The main strengths of the family as revealed by the group interviews and discussions appeared to be the enduring belief in the family as an institution, and in its resilience under adverse circumstances. The most serious weaknesses found were the decline of parental and adult authority coupled with debilitating structural problems. The latter include the physical absence of parents or caregivers, often for long periods of time. The recommendations derived from the results concentrate on ways and means to maintain or achieve a close bond between caregivers and youth. (Contains 51 references.) (Author/AS) |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Developing Your Communication Skills in Social Work Paula Beesley, Melanie Watts, Mary Harrison, 2017-10-28 What is communication and why is it important? Our ability to communicate is central to everyday life and an essential skill in social work. This easy-to-read book offers a step-by-step guide to developing effective communication skills with a diverse range of service users and professionals. It is the perfect guide to help manage different communication skills in different settings, and more importantly, encourage students to continually reflect and develop these skills. Key features: - Wide range of case studies from an array of service areas and user groups - Reflective tasks and questions to stimulate critical thinking and discussion - Skills audits to test where your strengths are and areas for development This book is designed to guide readers in developing their own communication style that best suits them to become an effective social worker, whilst meeting the needs of their service user group and individual service user. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Voice-Overs for Podcasting Elaine A. Clark, 2020-11-17 A Creative Performance Approach to Producing Podcasts that Showcase and Monetize Your Skills, Knowledge, and Personality Voice-Overs for Podcasting is exactly what podcasters of all levels need: an essential handbook to create, build, improve, and connect with audiences around the globe. Written by veteran voice-over coach and author, Elaine A. Clark, this book delivers the nuts and bolts of podcasting and elevates it to a new creative level where the voice is the star and the listener is the happy recipient. Clark shows the reader how, in addition to developing knowledge and expertise on their topic, a podcaster’s emotion, storytelling, content, voice, and performance techniques can hugely impact listeners and reviews. This must-read guide offers a fresh approach for podcasters to perform and deliver the most engaging story that audiences will want to hear, turning a small fan base into millions of subscribers. Chapters cover topics such as: Podcasting styles Episode formatting Voice quality and improvement Performance techniques Tips for overcoming pitfalls and challenges Recording, editing, and equipment Posting podcasts Monetizing Legal matters Insider tips and tricks What’s trending And much more practical and creative advice! With Voice-Overs for Podcasting, you’ll be on your way to creating, improving, and sharing your voice and story with the world. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Multilingual Perspectives on Child Language Disorders Janet L. Patterson, Barbara L. Rodríguez, 2016-01-05 This book investigates language disorders in children who speak languages other than, or in addition to, English. The chapters in the first section of the volume focus on language disorders associated with four different syndromes in multilingual populations and contexts. This section discusses language disorders associated with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome and Williams syndrome. The chapters in the second section of the book relate to language impairment in children who speak diverse languages, although the issues they address are relevant across languages and cultural contexts. The book also reviews assessment procedures and intervention approaches for diverse languages, including Bengali, Cantonese, French, Spanish, and Turkish. The volume aims to stimulate thoughtful clinical practice and further research in language disorders in multilingual populations. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Mass Appeal Justin Gest, 2020 Public policy education is oriented around the development of innovative ideas for how to improve governance and make society better. However, it undervalues a critical tool for translating policy ideas into action: the ability to communicate ideas broadly, strategically, and effectively. Drawing on his past frustration with translating his research from academia to the public sphere, Justin Gest has written a primer for public policy students, researchers, and policy professionals on how to turn analyses and memos into clear and persuasive campaigns. This book outlines the principles, structure, and target audience for different media essential to policy communication. Including advice from practitioners and illustrative examples, Gest explains the indispensability of pithiness to clear communication and how to achieve it. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Crisis Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications Management Association, Information Resources, 2013-11-30 This book explores the latest empirical research and best real-world practices for preventing, weathering, and recovering from disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis to nuclear disasters and cyber terrorism--Provided by publisher. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Palliative Care Jean Lugton, Rosemary McIntyre, 2006-01-04 This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Palliative Care: The Nursing Role is an introductory text for nurses and other health care professionals who deliver palliative care across a range of settings. It lays a clear foundation of knowledge focusing on the needs and perspectives of patients and families who face the challenge of advanced, incurable illness. The style is highly accessible yet challenges readers to analyze key issues that present within palliative care. Covering the wide range of care provision in hospices, hospitals and patients' homes, the book draws widely from practice based examples to explain and expand upon theoretical issues. Research evidence underpins each of the chapters. Guided activities encourage readers to reflect, in a focused way, on their clinical experience and current practice. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect ongoing developments and shifting trends in palliative care education and practice. It will suit the needs of both pre and post-qualifying students seeking to develop their knowledge and is well suited to practitioners working within either generalist or specialist palliative care settings, or within acute or community settings as well as those studying a range of palliative care educational curricula. The authors have a wide range of experience in palliative care and all are actively engaged in practice and/or education. A clear, broad-based approach offers a thorough introduction for the non-specialist nurse. Written and edited by an experienced team of nurses working in this field, grounding it in current practice. Learning outcomes listed at the start of each chapter aid learning and comprehension. Reflective practice activities and an outline of CPD is especially useful for students working independently. Case histories, recommended reading lists, and references provide a solid evidence base for clinically based practice and facilitate further study. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect changes in policy direction. A new chapter on pain and symptom management. Revised content reflects the recent shift in the evidence base concerning spirituality. Includes psychosocial issues of loss for the patient, their family, and careers. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Conversational Style Deborah Tannen, 2005-07-21 This revised edition of Deborah Tannen's first discourse analysis book, Conversational Style--first published in 1984--presents an approach to analyzing conversation that later became the hallmark and foundation of her extensive body of work in discourse analysis, including the monograph Talking Voices, as well as her well-known popular books You Just Don't Understand, That's Not What I Meant!, and Talking from 9 to 5, among others. Carefully examining the discourse of six speakers over the course of a two-and-a-half hour Thanksgiving dinner conversation, Tannen analyzes the features that make up the speakers' conversational styles, and in particular how aspects of what she calls a 'high-involvement style' have a positive effect when used with others who share the style, but a negative effect with those whose styles differ. This revised edition includes a new preface and an afterword in which Tannen discusses the book's place in the evolution of her work. Conversational Style is written in an accessible and non-technical style that should appeal to scholars and students of discourse analysis (in fields like linguistics, anthropology, communication, sociology, and psychology) as well as general readers fascinated by Tannen's popular work. This book is an ideal text for use in introductory classes in linguistics and discourse analysis. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Organizational Communication and Behavior Allan D. Frank, Judi Brownell, 1989 |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Introduction to Business Communication Connie Zimmerman, 1999 |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Sport Psychology for Coaches Damon Burton, Thomas D. Raedeke, 2008 We marvel at the steely nerves, acute concentration, and flawless execution exhibited on the 18th green, at the free-throw line, in the starting blocks, and on the balance beam. While state-of-the-art training regimens have extended athletes' physical boundaries, more and more coaches are realizing the importance of sport psychology in taking athletic performance to new levels. Tomorrow's record-breaking accomplishments will not be the result of athletes' training harder physically, but of athletes' training smarter mentally. Sport Psychology for Coaches provides information that coaches need to help athletes build mental toughness and achieve excellence--in sport and in life. As a coach, you'll gain a big-picture perspective on the mental side of sport by examining how athletes act, think, and feel when they practice and compete. You'll learn to use such mental tools as goal setting, imagery, relaxation, energization, and self-talk to help your athletes build mental training programs. You'll also see how assisting your athletes in developing mental skills such as motivation, energy management, focus, stress management, and self-confidence leads to increased enjoyment, improved life skills, and enhanced performance. And you'll discover how to put it all together into mental plans and mental skills training programs that allow your athletes to attain and maintain a mind-set that fosters peak performance. The easy-to-follow format of the text includes learning objectives that introduce each chapter, sidebars illustrating sport-specific applications of key concepts and principles, chapter summaries organized by content and sequence, key terms, chapter review questions, a comprehensive glossary, and other useful resources to help readers implement mental training programs for athletes. Written primarily for high school coaches, Sport Psychology for Coaches is a practical, easy-to-use resource reflecting the two authors' combined 45 years of teaching, coaching, researching, and consulting experience. It reflects principles that are not only consistent with the latest theory and research, but have stood the test of time and worked for coaches and athletes in all sports at all levels. You'll come away from Sport Psychology for Coaches with a greater understanding and appreciation for sport psychology and the practical knowledge you need to put it to work for you and your athletes. Sport Psychology for Coaches serves as the text for the American Sport Education Program Silver Level course, Sport Psychology for Coaches. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Tackling Obesity and Overweight Matters in Health and Social Care Ruth Chambers, Paula Stather, 2022-07-25 This practical guide helps health or social care professionals across all settings to understand how important it is to prevent and manage their service users’ overweight and obesity, and motivate them to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, so reducing their risk of associated health conditions such as diabetes and now COVID-19. Obesity and associated health problems represent a growing health burden around the world, with rates throughout Europe increasing sharply over the last forty years, second only to the United States and closely followed by many nations in Asia. The book will be an invaluable manual for general practice, primary care and community clinicians, practice and community nurses and dietitians and a go-to reference for health professionals across all medical specialties and related support services, as well as medical education, public health and social care worker professionals. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Communication in Management Owen Hargie, David Dickson, Dennis Tourish, 1999 In this book, the authors look in turn at each of the key management tasks, from meetings to negotiation, from writing reports to using the telephone, and they provide practical guidance for increased effectiveness. Other chapters cover non-verbal communication and 'doing things right and doing the right thing'. The text is presented in a lively way but also with academic rigour, and is supported throughout by exercises, checklists and ready-to-use formats. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Revalidation Ruth Chambers, Gill Wakley, 2008 This won't hurt a bit...How do you show that you consistently provide high quality clinical care both as an individual doctor and member of a team? How do you provide convincing evidence of your performance that justifies you as being fit to practise? And how do you achieve this in a way that is not too burdensome?Revalidation will now be more stringent that ever. You might need help gathering information so that your evidence is sufficiently robust and objective, presenting it so that addresses the fields in the General Medical Council's document. You'll need to make sure you match your portfolio with what is expected in your specialty area.This book helps you to sustain your energy in gathering and reviewing evidence of your day-to-day performance at work so that you are recertified and relicensed with ease, whatever future revisions are made to the revalidation process. By suggesting proactive and structured methods, this book offers easy to comprehend ways to guide you through the evidence cycle, with many examples in both clinical and non-clinical fields. It is ideal for primary care and hospital doctors preparing for revalidation, including trainee doctors. Appraisers, and trainee appraisers in trusts, deaneries or general practice will find the guidance invaluable, as will appraisal leads in healthcare organisations and those with responsibility for quality assurance of appraisal as part of clinical governance or regulation. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Communication Skills for Business Professionals Celeste Lawson, Robert Gill, Angela Feekery, Mieke Witsel, Michael Lewis, Philip Cenere, 2019-06-12 With its emphasis on Australia and New Zealand, this book is a comprehensive and cutting-edge introduction to professional communication. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Mastering the Art of Teaching: A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming an Exceptional Educator Jenny Clarkson, In 'Mastering the Art of Teaching,' educators embark on an enlightening journey through the fundamental principles and advanced techniques essential for becoming exceptional teachers. This comprehensive guide delves into every facet of the teaching profession, from understanding educational philosophies to fostering a dynamic classroom environment, and from cultivating critical thinking to making a lasting impact on students' lives. With practical strategies, reflective exercises, and inspirational insights, this book empowers teachers to unleash their full potential, transforming classrooms into vibrant hubs of learning and discovery. Whether you're a seasoned educator seeking to refine your practice or a novice teacher eager to make a difference, 'Mastering the Art of Teaching' is your indispensable companion on the path to educational excellence. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Essentials of Communication Skill and Skill Enhancement John O. Greene, 2021-02-27 For those who wish to learn or teach the tools of skillful communication, this book provides concrete insight into what makes a person a successful communicator and guides readers in ways to improve their own communication skills and those of others. Predicated on four simple notions – that communication can be done well or poorly, that communication skills matter, that people differ in those skills, and that those skills can be improved – the book helps readers identify and enhance their own communication strengths and address weaknesses, assess the communication skills of others, and coach others to improvement. Written in an accessible style, chapter highlights include an engaging review of the research on the practical implications of communication skills in our professional and personal lives. The nature of communication skill and issues in skill assessment are examined. Particular attention is given to understanding sources of communication-skill deficits and the design of effective communication-skill training programs. A final chapter examines the roles of technology, cross-cultural interaction, and aging as they relate to communication skill. This book is written for students and professionals in fields such as human resources, sales, training, counseling, customer relations, education, health-care, and the ministry, with application for courses in professional communication, applied communication, and communication skills at the undergraduate, advanced professional degree, and continuing education levels. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: The Strength in Softness Barrett Williams, ChatGPT, 2024-04-22 Dive into the transformative world of The Strength in Softness, an insightful eBook that invites readers into the heart of human connection through the exploration of vulnerability. This thought-provoking journey offers a deep dive into why allowing ourselves to be vulnerable may just be the most courageous act we can undertake, especially in the delicate dance of relationships. Embark on a comprehensive expedition through 15 captivating chapters, each illuminating a different facet of vulnerability, from its fundamental relationship with intimacy to its impact on personal and communal growth. Beginning with a fresh interpretation of what it means to be vulnerable in today's society, the book then delves into the barriers that we face, challenging the hardened shells of media-stereotyped gender roles and societal expectations. Delve into the neurological and psychological facets that weave vulnerability into the very fabric of our emotional bonds. Illuminate the science behind why opening ourselves up can strengthen connections and prolong the joys of our relationships. As you journey further, discover the intricacies of self-discovery and how knowing oneself is pivotal in sharing one's true essence with another. Conquer fear, build indomitable trust, and master the art of communication, as the eBook provides pragmatic tactics for expressing vulnerability with grace and tact. It does not shy away from the role of empathy in this delicate process, providing pathways for fostering deep understanding and compassion both within ourselves and in our partners. In The Strength in Softness, you'll navigate through the stage-specific challenges and triumphs of vulnerability across the spectrum of relationships. Learn how to establish healthy boundaries without sacrificing the tender openness that vulnerability requires. Encounter the vital intersection of vulnerability and intimacy and how it can enhance the most personal connections. Witness the healing journey that vulnerability can initiate after loss or betrayal, and how tenderness can pave the way toward rejuvenation and support within relationships. Finally, understand that embracing vulnerability not only transforms romantic relationships but can also ripple out to enrich social bonds, inspire community culture, and even offer a new paradigm of leadership. The Strength in Softness unlocks the door to sustainable love, challenging readers to view vulnerability not as a weakness but as a profound strength. Whether you're seeking to deepen existing bonds, bravely forge new ones, or contribute to a legacy of loving openness, let this eBook be your guide to embracing the power of vulnerability in a world that yearns for true connection. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: How to Manage Organizational Communication During Crisis Noel L. Griese, 2002-10 This is a hard-hitting summary of best practices in organizational communication during crisis, suitable for use when learning independently or as a guide in college seminar-level courses. The book is richly sprinkled with case studies. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Capturing the Wisdom of Practice Giselle O. Martin-Kniep, 1999 What do professional portfolios consist of? Who are their audiences? Why should teachers and administrators use them? How are they structured? In Capturing the Wisdom of Practice, Giselle Martin-Kniep answers these and other questions, drawing on her work with more than 3,000 teachers and administrators from 400 school districts. Through excerpts from actual portfolios, Martin-Kniep illustrates how to select a range of artifacts that will lead portfolio developers to evaluate and improve their work. She also discusses using portfolios for key purposes: learning, curriculum development and assessment, research, and staff development. Readers will find many practical strategies for building and using portfolios and learn what conditions are needed for success. I am absolutely convinced, says Martin-Kniep, that every professional who uses portfolios in a serious way will become a better teacher or administrator. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Strategic Planning For Dummies Erica Olsen, 2011-03-03 If you’re starting a new business or planning your business’s future, there are plenty of things you should take into account. Strategic Planning For Dummies covers everything you need to know to develop a plan for building and maintaining a competitive advantage — no matter what business you’re in. Written by Erica Olsen, founder and President of a business development firm that helps entrepreneurial-minded businesses plan for a successful future, this handy guide covers all the basics, including: How a strategic plan is different than a business plan Establishing a step-based planning process Planning for and encouraging growth Taking a long-view of your organization Evaluating past performance Defining and refining your mission, values, and vision Sizing up your current situation Examining your industry landscape Setting your strategic priorities Planning for unknown contingencies If you’re in business, you have to plan for everything — especially if you intend your business to grow. Whether you’re planning for a small business, large conglomerate, nonprofit, or even a government agency, this book has the planning specifics you need for your organization. Step-by-step, you’ll learn how to lay the foundations for a plan, understand how your plan will affect your business, form planning teams, discover what your strengths are, see where you are, and, finally, plan where you’re going. And there’s much more: Learn to analyze business trends that will determine your business’s future Set measurable, realistic goals that you can plan for and achieve Make strategic planning a habitual part of the organization Prioritize multiple strategies that you can implement simultaneously Set a defining vision for the organization that guides all your planning and strategy This friendly, simple guide puts the power of strategic planning in the palm of your hand. For small businesses that can’t afford to hire strategic planning consultants, it’s even more imperative. Careful, constant planning is the only way to handle an uncertain business future. With this book, you’ll have all the step-by-step guidance you need to ensure you’re ready for anything that comes. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: The Power Within Matthew R. Kerzner Ph.D., 2024-10-30 In the pursuit of personal success and achievement, some individuals enlist alter egos as companions on their journey of self-discovery. These personas, decorated with qualities of greatness, propel individuals towards their goals, transforming aspirations into tangible achievements. Whether you seek self-exploration, professional growth, or leadership enhancement, the alter ego may serve as a powerful tool in navigating the complexities of modern life. By unlocking new dimensions of your personality and achieving greater self-awareness, you can harness the power of your imagination for a richer, more fulfilling life. Join me in this journey of self-exploration and transformation and take the first step toward realizing the power within. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Developing Successful Health Care Education Simulation Centers Pamela R. Jeffries, DNS, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Jim Battin, BS, 2011-08-08 Pam Jefferies and Jim Battin provide a very thoughtful, step by step approach to create a collaborative health care simulation consortium. It is inspiring to witness many stakeholders come together in Southeast Indiana to effectively educate and train people entering the healthcare profession (and current nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals)! [This book] isn't just about health care and simulationÖ it offers a terrific road-map for any community, region, or industry focused on developing human potential as the means to economic prosperity and quality of life! --John Burnett Chief Executive Officer, Community Education Coalition of Columbus, Indiana This book provides an important road map for health care professionals to develop collaborations effectively in simulation, regardless of discipline or domain. Readers can also use it to evaluate existing collaborationsÖ[The] book will improve both developing programs and existing programs, so that educators and administrators can focus their attention on teaching and learning through simulation. --Bonnie Driggers, MS, MPA, RN SimHealth Consultants, CEO and Senior Consultant Oregon Health & Science University, Faculty Emeritus --Michael Seropian, MD, FRCPC Associate Professor, Oregon Health & Science University Past Chair and Founder, Oregon Simulation Alliance President, Society for Simulation in Healthcare Over two thirds of magnet hospitals in the United States use simulation in staff education programs, and many educators have introduced simulation into their nursing and healthcare curricula. This highly practical volume meets a growing need for guidelines on planning, organizing, and implementing a health care education simulation center, using the collaborative and cost effective consortium model. The book takes the reader step-by-step through the process of building a coalition of key stakeholders, gathering and analyzing data, assigning leadership roles within the consortium, developing a strategic plan, and implementing and sustaining it. Case studies in each chapter provide real-life insight from a successful existing consortium by examining how it operates and highlighting successes, mistakes, and lessons learned. Key Features: Demonstrates the financial benefits of expense-sharing Co-written by a successful professional educator and a prominent business leader with consortia-building expertise Provides step-by-step plans for building and maintaining momentum and sustainability Includes useful tools for achieving and evaluating excellence Written for nursing and healthcare administrators, managers, educational leaders, and regional community leaders |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Teaching Workplace Skills Linda Koffel, 1994 How can teachers prepare students for their futures in the workplace? This powerful tool presents a wide range of classroom strategies any teacher of adults or young adults can use to teach important skills employees look for when they hire new employees. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: A Textbook of Retail for Class X (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward Dr. Teena Mishra, 2023-05-20 A Textbook of Retail [Subject Code: 401] for class 10 is designed and developed to facilitate the job role of Store Operation Assistant. It provides learners with the necessary skills and knowledge through practice, experience, and applications in day-to-day business. It has been developed as per the latest syllabus and examination pattern prescribed by the CBSE. The retail industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the skill sector. The entry of many small and large stores has increased the demand for skilled and trained retail professionals for various job roles such as store operation assistant, trainee associate, sales associate, etc. The objectives of this job role are to deliver products and services to the customers, maintain sufficient stock levels, sustain health and safety, and work effectively in a team as well as in the organisation. Consumers have become more aware of the practices in the retail sector as a result of the development of modem merchandising strategies and the establishment of large retail companies. Experiential learning stresses on the learning methodology for the individual. Thus, the learning activities are student-oriented rather than teacher-oriented. In this book, students will learn about introduction to retailing, receiving and storing goods, stock level in storage and how to deliver excellent customer service. Salient Features of this Book • This book adopts a simplified method of presenting the ideas, keeping the needs and expectations of the students and teachers in mind as laid down in the syllabus. • This book is divided into two parts: * Part A deals with the Employability Skills with chapters on the units: Communication Skills- I, Self-Management Skills- I, ICT Skills- I, Entrepreneurial Skills- I and Green Skills - I. * Part B which deals with the Subject Specific Skills comprises of four units. Each unit has four sessions. The first unit focuses on the introduction of retailing. The second unit explains the procedure of receiving and storing of goods. The third unit discusses the stock levels in retail stores, and the fourth unit describes how to deliver excellent customer service. • This book is learner-centred with a comprehensive approach. • Every session in each unit has its accompanying activity and practical exercises. Also, each unit ends with a self assessment consisting of multiple choice questions, short answer and long answer questions that help in assessing the students' learning. • The learning objectives at the beginning of each unit describe a direction for the student to acquire new skills, knowledge and attitudes. • Fascinating pictures related to the topics are given. We hope that this book will help learners understand retail concepts and scenarios, allowing them to become successful retail professionals. Any suggestions for further improvement of the book will be most welcomed. We wish the readers all the best in their career. -Authors |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Business Communications William C. Himstreet, Wayne Murlin Baty, Carol M. Lehman, 1993 For an undergraduate or possibly graduate course in introductory business communication found in departments of business (including marketing, management, and information systems), business education, English, and communications.. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Rise Above Greg Little, 2011-09-01 Rise Above is a detailed description of one man's journey of conquering adversity.You will read how the writer survived a near-fatal motor vehicle accident, which resulted in three skull fractures, a bruised brain, an eight-day coma and having to relearn how to walk and talk - made all the more challenging by a lingering speech impediment acquired in childhood. Stuttering is an awful burden for a person to carry throughout life. Children can be cruel. The writer's utmost fear, speaking in public, would one day be an ally and allow him to present programs extensively throughout the United States. This book is not about surviving adversity. It's about thriving beyond adversity. Greg Little, a nationally renowned speaker and motivator, has presented to diverse groups, including health care, business and professional organizations, and educational institutions. His programs emphasize active involvement by participants. Whether teaching professionals to cope with stress, bond as a productive group or realize their hidden strengths, his seminars and keynote addresses are hard hitting and memorable. During one of Greg's presentations, I was laughing so hard that tears were literally streaming down my face. - Dr. Ed Kesgen; Sylva, NC One of the most energized, creative and innovate presentations I have ever experienced.- Jim Brennan, National Consultant; Wilbraham, MA Dr. Greg Little is superb speaker. This is an excellent investment in continuing education - Nancy DeBolt; Torrington, WY |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Communicating Organizational Change Donald P. Cushman, Sarah Sanderson King, 1995-07-01 Rapid and volatile organizational change is one of the most profound characteristics of our time. How to communicate the need for and the direction of change to stockholders, employees, customers, and management is the subject of this book. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: HR Toolbox for Start-Ups Meenakshi, 2024-10-15 HR Toolbox for Start-Ups is a guide for building a strong HR function from the ground up in new ventures. It covers foundational HR Architecture, designing adaptable organizational structures, and fostering a positive culture. The book emphasizes strategic HR planning, effective talent acquisition and management, and designing competitive compensation packages. It also explores leveraging HR technology and analytics for improved decision-making. The guide provides practical advice tailored to start-ups, particularly valuable for tech ventures facing rapid changes. By focusing on these areas, the book equips start-ups with the tools to build a resilient and effective HR system that supports long-term success. |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Business Communications Carol M. Lehman, William C. Himstreet, Wayne Murlin Baty, 1996 This text on business communication covers such topics as: public speaking and oral reporting; organizing and composing messages; writing reports and proposals; and preparing job applications and interviews |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Human Relations Donald Stanley Miller, Stephen E. Catt, 1989 |
| communication strengths and weaknesses: Everyone Is a Leader Hamp Lee III, 2016-09-23 Throughout your life, you’ve been given many opportunities to lead. From babysitting, leading a class project, working as a shift manager, to mowing lawns for extra candy money, you’ve served in some capacity of leadership. And though you might not have received the proper information or tools, you were still expected to be productive and successful. Everyone Is a Leader: Fifty Practical Ways to Build Tomorrow’s Leaders Today was written to provide you with the essential information and tools to be an effective leader with good morals and sound character. These lessons will help you in such areas as gaining greater self-awareness, learning how to address gossip and perceptions, communicating successfully, assigning appropriate roles and tasks, and maintaining proper balance and health. Whether you’re a parent, student, church or community leader, military member, or a member of a sports team, Everyone Is a Leader: Fifty Practical Ways to Build Tomorrow’s Leaders Today contains applicable lessons for you. This book will help you lead effectively and create a lasting legacy for yourself, your family name, and every organization you represent. |
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