Message Received and Understood!

By Helen Wilkie

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 096846260X
• ISBN13: 9780968462607
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: MHW Communications
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Fundamentals Superbly Communicated

Don't be misled. This is a manual, not a textbook. Wilkie demonstrates in her own writing precisely the same fundamentals which she recommends to others in need of strengthening their skills. She offers "9 Rules" for:* Better Business Writing* Pithy Presentations* Lively Listening* Meaningful Meetings* Publishable ProseWhat she calls "Rules" are actually guidelines. As I read this book, I was reminded of so much of what I learned while reading the fiction and non-fiction of E.B. White. He and Wilkie seem to be in almost total agreement on how to think clearly as well as to write effectively. What gives this little book special value is its direct relevance to so many different business applications. If you are having problems with both oral and written communications, if you wish to have your "messages" be understood and (better yet) have greater impact, read and then re-read this book. It would also be an excellent holiday or birthday gift for school, college, and university students. Just a thought....

Simply Excellent

Helen Wilkie, in less than 150 pages, gives you clear and easy-to-follow guidelines for business writing, presentations, listening skills, meetings, and getting articles published. As a former Corporate Communications Specialist, I found Helen's tips to be right on the money and an excellent reminder of what effective communications should be. I recommend this book to those starting out in their business careers and to those with many years of memos, meetings and presentations behind them. If you are looking for a book on business communications - put this one at the top of your list.

What a warm and inviting way to learn about communication!

Helen Wilkie knows her stuff has a wonderful writing style that makes the facts fun to read and easy to remember. It's light hearted and the content is solid and factual.

New Must Have Desk Reference

When I finished reading Message Received and Understood I was thrilled to realize that I have finally found an up-to-date desk reference on business communication. Then I quickly realized that I will use many of the tools that I have learned from this book in every part of my life. Ms. Wilkie writes with a very clear style and in a "to the point manner" that I appreciate very much. I know that I will be referring this book to many of my colleagues and clients.

Communicating explained in plain English

In an era where speed is prized, Helen Wilkie's Message Received and Undersood! provides answers quickly to the irks and quirks of business communication. Lively, filled with practical examples, it is a "must have" reference book for developing and finetuning your communication skills.