by Kamillal Kay, PMP |
“The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it” ~ James Bryce.
As a successful business professional, one of the most essential skills necessary for climbing higher up the corporate ladder is your ability to communicate effectively. Since it is one of the major keys to your success in life, a clear and to the point communication in the workplace is, definitely, a confidence booster and a stepping stone to all other successful professional endeavors. Being able to communicate and relate to any levels of organization, being able to mitigate and negotiate with any types of professional dynamics – are the most considerable pre-requisites for growing into a leadership role. Some of the most profound leaders are, in fact, the most value added facilitators, persuaders, and public speakers.
To some professionals, an ability to efficiently communicate on all levels comes more natural than others. There is quite a wide array of contemporary business literature written on the subject. This particular topic is heavily pounded on in most of the business college courses. Numerous textbooks, webinars, and other online and published sources continuously explore various aspects of the development of effective communications skills.
Here are some of the most up to date, practical books on the improvement of business communication skills that Moomkin.com has decided to compile for your further continuous professional advancement.
1. HOW 12: A Handbook for Office by James L. Clark, Lyn R. Clark
“HOW and its subsequent editions have been a prominent reference source for business writers, office personnel, and students. With every new edition, HOW is striving to provide a useful and easy-to-understand reference manual for all professionals involved in organizational operations. It includes detailed and precise information for writing, formatting, and transmitting communications.”
2. Business Communication Today (10th Edition) Courtland L. Bovee
“Business Communication Today provides the cutting-edge communication coverage that prepares readers for real business practice. Understanding the Foundations of Business Communication; Applying the Three-Step Writing Process; Crafting Brief Messages; Supporting Messages with Quality Information; Planning, Writing, and Completing Reports and Proposals; Designing and Delivering Oral and Online Presentations; Writing Employment Messages and Interviewing for Jobs.”
3. Essentials of Business Communication by Mary Ellen Guffey
“The coverage of writing strategies is thorough and practical. There is something for everyone – fundamental strategies for the beginning writer and advanced strategies for the more highly skilled communicators. The frequent use of examples is great. They really help to understand the techniques, particularly those who have had little or not exposure to business writing.”
4. Business Grammar, Style & Usage: The Most Used Desk Reference for Articulate and Polished Business Writing and Speaking by Executives Worldwide by Alicia Abell
Based on the actual writing and speaking styles of leading business executives worldwide, this book features easy-to-follow instructions and techniques for preparing polished written documents and writing and speaking in an articulate manner. Examined are the particular styles in which business professionals communicate with each other and how to develop a personal professional style.”
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5. Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage, and Influence by Ethan F. Becker, Jon Wortmann
Communication is a make-or-break skill for leaders and managers in every industry and workplace. Mastering Communication at Work delivers the skills you need to build your confidence, motivate your people, and, ultimately, enact measurable change.”
We hope that these published sources aid in your attempts to polish your communication skills in your professional career. Please feel free to provide your feedback and add to this list of books related to improvement of communications skills in a workplace.
Article by Kamilla Kay, PMP. Follow her Personal Blog for all things Inspiration, Motivation and Productivity.
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