Enacting Communication Change   Required Resources   Read/review the following resources for this activity:   Textbook: Review all chapters and use as needed   Introduction: Communication Change Challenge (CCC)   This is your week to put into action what you have been learning regarding the communication challenge that you would like to change. You have […]

Describing Communication Patterns Required Resources   Read/review the following resources for this activity:   Textbook: Review chapter(s) specific to your goal   Introduction: Communication Change Challenge (CCC)   In Week 2 of your CCC, you will be laying the foundation and putting together a plan for the change you will implement in Week 3. The […]

Selecting a Communication Goal   Required Resources   Read/review the following resources for this activity:   Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 5   Lesson   Link (Word doc): Week 1 CCC Part 1 TemplatePreview the document (Use this template to complete the assignment.)   Minimum of 1 outside scholarly source (in addition to the textbook/lesson) […]

Perception of messages is not as straightforward as we need it to be, nor as easy. Additionally, in our changing society, we are learning how to interact with people who culturally have different beliefs, values, and attitudes. For the initial post, address the following questions. Use the provided headings, and, under each heading, answer the […]

Interviews What were some of the questions asked during an interview you have been a part of? Share which ones were helpful and which ones were not.   What source have you found helpful in giving advice regarding the interview process? Share aspects of this source you found helpful.   Nonverbal   What nonverbal cues […]

Communication Aids   Read/review the following resources for this activity:   Initial Post Instructions   Find a video about one of the following three general topics:   Speech anxiety   Delivery of a speech   Persuasion within a presentation   Once you have found the video, address the following in your initial post, using the […]

Relationships and Technology   Read/review the following resources for this activity:   Textbook: Chapter 9; review Chapter 8, 10, 11   Initial Post Instructions   For your initial post, share with the class how technology affects your communication in four contexts. Use the following four categories as your four headings for this post:   Academic […]

Grabbing and Maintaining Attention   Read/review the following resources for this activity:   Textbook: review Chapter 3, 6, 7   Initial Post Instructions   For the initial post, address the following:   Why is knowing your audience an important part of capturing and maintaining their attention?   What cultural considerations do you need to take […]

A colleague from another country has limited English-speaking skills and does not comprehend the group task. Additionally, this colleague has the habit of giving gifts to business associates at the end of projects. Gift-giving is an expected part of business etiquette in her culture. How do you deal with these issues to ensure the success […]

Perception of messages is not as straightforward as we need it to be, nor as easy. Additionally, in our changing society, we are learning how to interact with people who culturally have different beliefs, values, and attitudes. For the initial post, address the following questions. Use the provided headings, and, under each heading, answer the […]