Communicating Effectively for Dummies

by Marty Brounstein

Book Overview

A friendly guide that teaches you effective methods of communication to avoid common conflicts and make your voice heard in the office

Communicating Effectively For Dummies shows you how to get your point across at work and interact productively with bosses and coworkers. Applying your knowledge and skill to your job is the easy part; working well with others is often the hard part. This helpful guide lets you maximize your...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764553194
• ISBN13: 9780764553196
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Communicating for Dummies

The book is well written with plenty of illustrations. It is everything I hoped it would be.

Useful text

I have used this as a textbook for the advanced communications class I teach, and have come to appreciate it - especially the information on conflict resolution. Not everyting was applicable for my purposes but I recommend this book without hesitation.

A Very Useful Book

This is a great book with a wealth of very useful information. As a project manager, communicating is a large part of my job. This book will definitely make my life a lot easier -- especially the chapters on conflict resolution.I wish I had bought this book 2 years ago, when it first came out -- I could have avoided a lot of headaches.

Communications Made Simple

With this book, Marty Brounstein breaks down communications into bite-size morsels that are easily digested. This book covers a broad range of territory from speaking clearly, using active listening techniques for better understanding, dealing with conflict, and appropriate uses for email, telephone and other forms of communication.There's a tremendous amount of information, and I find myself going back to review the material often, especially when a meeting or conversation goes badly.There is nothing here you can't find in other books, but it's all collected neatly under one cover, and the author presents the material in interesting ways that make it easier to absorb and put into practice.Definitely a worthwhile read!

Top-notch title on effective communication

I really liked this book. One of the rare "for dummies" books that is low on fluff and high on substance. What the author presents here is an entire training course and then some on how to communicate effectively. This book will help you clearly get your message across to people at work, in social circles, in relationships. I was notoroious for being a very abrasive communicator. This book is already helping me smooth out some of the sharp edges. I listen far better now, and when I speak I no longer beat around the bush.