Communication Skills

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Building United Judgement: A handbook for consensus decision making
Avery, Michel; Auvine, Brian; Streibel, Barbara; Weiss, Lonnie
Book
1981
Describes the techniques and skills which groups can apply to make the principles of consensus work effectively.
How the Left Should Frame Issues
Dobbin, Murray
Article
2007
The art and science of strategic frame analysis -- issue framing -- is relatively new in Canada, though the concept of framing is not. The right has been framing its issues carefully for years while t...
The Importance of Journalism and Communications to Social Movements
Sicilia, Javier
Article
2012
Remarks of Javier Sicilia to the School of Authentic Journalism.
A Model for Nonviolent Communication
Rosenberg, Marshall B.
Article
1983
A description of communication skills to empower us to exchange resources and resolve differences nonviolently.
Sources media training
Article
2009
Media training to ensure that you are ready to handle media interviews. Topics include Message making, Staying newsworthy, Safe spokesperson techniques, Preparation and relaxation techniques, Media et...

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The Sources HotLink is a newsletter, published by Sources, featuring articles, practical ideas and tips for getting positive media coverage. The Sources HotLink is sent free to companies...

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Bushido Business
The Fine Art of the Modern Professional
Law, Kimberly
2010
Bushido Business provides reliable tools and solid weapons for today’s leaders. Get the inside secrets on how successful professionals like Stephen M.R. Covey, Brian Tracey, Kimberly Law & Tom Hopkins...
Communications Arts: The Science of Plain Language
1998
Plain language writing is a process that considers the needs of the readers, the purpose of the document, the message to be delivered and the constraints upon the writer.
Fascinating insights on political communications
Book Review of 'Political Columns: Behind the Scenes with Powerful People'
Gallagher, Kevin
2008
Bonner approaches each subject, some as a scientist, as he does when examining the first televised debate between Nixon and Kennedy, but ultimately as an artist who knows that there is much more to co...
Personal Impact eSeries
Look and Act Your Very Best, Always!
Law, Kimberly
2007
There are 8 special reports in this series that cover personal care, make-up, wardrobe planning, business dress, dining etiquette, communication and manners. Our aim “is to enable everyone, no matter ...
Professionally Speaking
Getting Ahead in Business and Life Through Effective Communicating
Wilder, Lilyan
1986
Guidelines for effective communication, including media interviews and speeches.

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The Sources HotLink
Website
1996
A website and newsletter dealing with media relations strategies.