Excellence in Business Communication, 11th Edition
Chapter 5. Writing Business Messages
"Though you may have had both good and bad bosses, you've most likely walked away with valuable lessons that have stuck with you from a memorable boss.
"The case for inbox infinity.
"I have seen a glimpse of the future impact of artificial intelligence on corporate communications – and it is good.
"Machine learning methods are beginning to be used for various aspects of survey research including responsive/adaptive designs, data processing and nonresponse adjustments and weighting.
"Your mind moves you, but how you move also affects your mind.
"At the end of this article, you can download a step by step guide to establishing effective working relationships with college professors.
"Your mind moves you, but how you move also affects your mind.
"This manager has worked with remote team for 10 years, and has learned that in order for remote teams to be successful–you need to set them up to do so.
"Losing clients can be a nightmare.
"UCLA neuroscience researcher Alex Korb [photo, left] has some insights that can create an upward spiral of happiness in your life," writes Eric Barker in a piece at BusinessInsider.
"Placing apostrophes is not rocket science.
"The wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University have released LSSU’s 44th annual List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness.
"It’s ironic that many schools don’t give lessons on how to study or take notes effectively.
"The first rule of doing work that matters is this: show up.
"The first rule of doing work that matters is this: show up.
"People often really struggle over how to start a cover letter, and as a result they often end up with lines that are overly salesy, gimmicky, or just very tired.
"You might wonder whether it's appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview.
From Eric Barker at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.
Jennifer Frost of GrammarCheck.
"To help you get started, here’s a checklist of five things you should know before accepting a job offer.
See the infographic at GrammarCheck.
Jennifer Frost presents the infographic at GrammarCheck.
"Your mind moves you, but how you move also affects your mind.
"As writers, we all have that place in our house where we tend to be more creative and the words just come a little easier for us.