Straight Talk: Written Communication for Career Success

Straight Talk: Written Communication for Career Success is a fresh new approach that gives tools needed to communicate with confidence. This text provides a thorough overview and hands-on practice in the written communication skills essential for life and work success. Whether writing person to person, or to a group, plenty of practical applications give hands on experience in: practicing effective writing, handling professional memos, participating in teams, and gaining confidence in delivering formal and informal professional documents. This book also helps students prepare for competitive events and includes a 5-Step Strategic Communication tactic which students can immediately apply and practice.

Paul R. Timm Is Professor of Organizational Leadership and Strategy at Brigham Young University
Sherron Bienvenu, Ph.D. Has taught for 22 years at Emory University’s Goizueta School of Business in Atlanta. In addition, she has been a visiting professor of Management Communication in the International MBA Program at the Helsinki School of Economics (Finland).

1. Introduction to Workplace Writing: Foundation Skills for Career Success 2. Defining the Context 3. Considering Media and Timing Options 4. Selecting and Organizing Information 5. Deliver Your Message with Effective Business Writing: Writing with Class 6. Evaluate Feedback for Continued Success 7. Overcoming Common Language Usage Problems