Essentials Of Communication Skill And Skill Enhancement

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.

Providing a thorough review and synthesis of work on communication skills and skill enhancement, this Handbook serves as a comprehensive and contemporary survey of theory and research on social interaction skills. Editors John O. Greene and Brant R. Burleson have brought together preeminent researchers and writers to contribute to this volume, establishing a foundation on which future study and research will build. The handbook chapters are organized into five major units: general theoretical and methodological issues (models of skill acquisition, methods of skill assessment); fundamental interaction skills (both transfunctional and transcontextual); function-focused skills (informing, persuading, supporting); skills used in management of diverse personal relationships (friendships, romances, marriages); and skills used in varied venues of public and professional life (managing leading, teaching). Distinctive features of this handbook include: * broad, comprehensive treatment of work on social interaction skills and skill acquisition; * up-to-date reviews of research in each area; and * emphasis on empirically supported strategies for developing and enhancing specific skills. Researchers in communication studies, psychology, family studies, business management, and related areas will find this volume a comprehensive, authoritative source on communications skills and their enhancement, and it will be essential reading for scholars and students across the spectrum of disciplines studying social interaction.

This book serves as an indispensable resource for students enrolled in professional courses, individuals in search of employment opportunities, and professionals from many fields who want to enhance their soft skills. The young students will have many aspirations towards their careers. This soft skills book is a significant aid to the students for holding a promising career in future. The book has a distinctive characteristic in that it promotes essential interpersonal skills with the development of four language abilities, namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This book successfully fulfils the demands of the contemporary job market and also it helps the aspirants to enhance their English communication skills in an effective way. With reference to soft skills and hard skills, this book offers a comprehensive grasp of the characteristics of effective communication. It guides you through each set of skills. This communication skills and soft skills book is a comprehensive guide that covers a wide range of issues pertinent to educators, students, and professionals across several sectors. This handbook offers valuable insights and practical advice on developing one's interpersonal abilities within the professional realm. The book covers all facets of verbal and non-verbal communication, to enhance these proficiencies among readers. The book will function as a comprehensive material for whoever desires to improve their proficiency in English Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading skills. Present generation young students will have many aspirations towards their life. All of them wish to have a promising career in the future. The students who enrolled in various professional programs, persons looking for work and career development, those who are working in different domains and who are interested to enrich their Communication skills and Soft skills will discover this book is an excellent resource for skills development. Hence, excellent communication skills and soft skills have become a gateway to career success!

Effective communication skills are crucial in all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice - this book will enable readers to communicate effectively and with confidence in their professional practice. It focuses on the communication skills needed for the development of effective professional and therapeutic relationships. It is a 'how to do it' book that relates the theory of effective and ethical communication to the practice of nursing and midwifery and provides a framework for developing communication skills to meet a variety of situations.

A step-by-step guide to developing effective communication skills with a diverse range of service users and professionals.