Top Business Communication eBooks

2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Review eBook by Falcone, Paul

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

"No managerial or administrative task is as universally dreaded as the performance review. Supervisors may know the points they need to get across, but putting them on paper is another matter. This book puts the the right words at their fingertips, with ready-to-use phrases and words, action items, and descriptions that managers, supervisors, and HR professionals can use to evaluate performance, prepare development plans, and address performance problems. 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Appraisals covers the 25 most commonly rated factors, including productivity, time management, decision making, and teamwork, as well as specific roles such as customer service, finance, sales, and more. The book provides hundreds of phrases to use in performance improvement plans, plus an appendix of helpful individual words."

Business Grammar, Style & Usage - A Desk Reference for Articulate & Polished Business Writing & Speaking eBook by Abell, Alicia

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

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. Focusing on how leading business professionals really communicate, the basics of writing and speaking, including traditional grammar and speaking dos and don'ts, are covered. Examined are the particular styles in which business professionals communicate with each other and how to develop a personal professional style. Featured are special sections on writing memos, offer letters, e-mails, and other business documents that business professionals need to master.

101 Best Tech Resumes eBook by Block, Jay A.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

This resource from the authors of the bestselling 101 Best Resumes is an indispensable tool for anyone looking to secure a great job in the technology industry. 101 Best Tech Resumes features outstanding resumes for every type of jobfrom administrators and marketing professionals to data security managers and computer graphics designers. Cover letters and professional tips on networking are also included.

2005 White Paper Writer Industry Survey eBook by Stelzner, Michael, A

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

Learn tips and strategies for writing or outsourcing white papers. The findings of the industry's first major study of white paper writers are revealed in this 42-page report titled "2005 White Paper Writer Industry Survey." More than 575 white paper writers were surveyed for this ground-breaking study. You will gain pivotal insight into how white papers are written, distributed, structured and billed. Both marketers and writers will find the results extremely useful. If you are a freelance writer, this report will help you understand how much to charge when writing a white paper, how much time it takes to produce a white paper and what the standards are. If you are a marketing professional, this report reveals the most common approaches to writing and distributing white papers, and identifies what it costs to outsource white paper projects. The comprehensive report reveals: . The types of white papers written . The length of white papers . How much time is spent producing white papers . The use of special features (such as abstracts) in white papers . The processes involved in writing white papers . Why white papers are produced . How white papers are distributed . Philosophies adopted when writing white papers . The difficulty associated with different parts of the writing process . Challenges faced by white paper writers . The differences between independent and in-house writers . How independent writers charge for their services

Are We Willing To Take That Risk?: 10 Questions Every Executive Should Ask About Business Continuity eBook by Croy, Michael

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

No one will ever be able to identify and manage all of his or her organization's risks. Although you can't predict every disaster, you can ask the right questions and put strategies in place to ensure the survival of your business. "It is becoming increasingly evident that the knowledge of disaster recovery efforts must be accessible to far more than the (IT) experts Achieving success can only be found through the collective effort of a united public, its leaders and organizations." - Barack Obama, United States Senator "Progressive organizations with sound leadership now include business continuity and enterprise risk management as key parts of meeting stakeholder expectations and achieving organizational strategic objectives." - Michael G. Oxley, Vice Chairman, NASDAQ Michael Croy, an expert in risk assessment and disaster recovery, helps leaders understand what is needed to sustain business today. Through real-life examples, you'll understand what could affect your company-lost data, pandemics, terror threats-and by implementing plans for when something does happen, you're doing everything possible to ensure that employees still have jobs, customers are served, and stakeholders continue to support the company. Take the first step in proactively managing your company in good times and bad and ask yourself, Are We Willing to Take That Risk?

Adam Smith's Marketplace of Life eBook by Otteson, James R.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

Adam Smith wrote two books, one about economics and the other about morality. His Wealth of Nations argues for a largely free-market economy, while his Theory of Moral Sentiments argues that human morality develops out of a mutual sympathy that people seek with one another. How do these books go together? How do markets and morality mix? James Otteson provides a comprehensive examination and interpretation of Smith's moral theory and shows how his conception of the nature of morality applies to his understanding of markets, language and other social institutions. Considering Smith's notions of natural sympathy, the impartial spectator, human nature, and human conscience the author also addresses the issue of whether Smith thinks that moral judgments enjoy a transcendent sanction. James Otteson sees Smith's theory of morality as an institution that develops unintentionally but nevertheless in an orderly way according to a market model.

Chic Simple Dress Smart Women eBook by Gross, Kim Johnson

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

Chic Simple Dress Smart Women

Arabian Business and Cultural Guide eBook by Al-Sabt, Mohammad, D

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

A guide for visitors, exporters, and international traders to understand the culture, business culture, and how to connect and do business with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen and other Arab countries.

Above the Board : How Ethical CEOs Create Honest Corporations eBook by Porrini, Patrizia, Hiris, Lorene, Poncini, Gina

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

Insights into how the world's best CEOs build ethics into their organization's DNA In the wake of the Enron and Hewlett-Packard scandals, many top executives have seized on the fact that corporate ethics is an indispensable component of corporate survival and long-term viability. In Above the Board, the authors describe how a select group of CEOs have built ethics into the very foundations of their organizations. Through extensive field research, they reveal how these leaders have significantly contributed to their organization's corporate value by reinforcing their stance among shareholders, stakeholders, and customers.

Code Switching eBook by Brown, Claire Damken, Ph.D.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

Mars and Venus head to work'

Day-to-day, face-to-face workplace communication between men and women is often dysfunctional because each gender employs different speech patterns. When careers and paychecks are on the line, clear communication is crucial'from the mailroom to the boardroom. Code Switching explains what to say, how to say it, how to be taken seriously, and how to act while speaking with the opposite sex for maximum effectiveness in the workplace. Included are:

'How men and women manage conversation, and the value of 'chitchat' prior to a meeting.

'How men use language to impart information and women use language to build or indicate relationship.

'How men use e-mail to emphasize control while women use it to share and build rapport.

'How women can use language to build their credibility.

'How humor is used as a power play, to build territory, or to exclude others.

'How gender talk creates and shapes work relationships.

5 Elements for Effective Communication eBook by Howatt, William A.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

5 Elements for Effective Communication

74 Tips for Absolutely Great Teleconference Meetings eBook by Shessel, Ida

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

Many organizations conduct their meetings over the telephone instead of face-to-face. There are challenges associated with trying to ensure that these meetings are productive, successful, and well-run. Learn how to get the most out of your teleconference meetings. This ebook contains tips for both the teleconference leader and the participant - tips on how to prepare for the teleconference, start the teleconference meeting and set the tone, lead the teleconference, keep participants away from their e-mail during the call, use voice and language effectively, and draw the teleconference to a close. The ebook also includes a helpful checklist you can use to assess what you need to do to make your teleconference meetings more effective.

29 Leadership Secrets From Jack Welch eBook by Slater, Robert

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

The first concise book of essential Welch-isms, abridged from the bestselling Get Better or Get Beaten Jack Welch built a career out of fighting waste. 29 Leadership Secrets from Jack Welch follows in Welch's footsteps, boiling the legendary CEO's leadership successes down to 29 strategies that made GE the world's most competitive companyand Welch the world's most successful and admired CEO. This all-in-one Welch reference updates material from Robert Slater's bestselling Get Better or Get Beaten, and is today's ultimate fast-paced, no-nonsense handbook on the ways of Jack Welch. It taps into the heart of Welch's courage, innovation, and leadership success by examining simple leadership secrets that include: Managing less is managing better Make quality the job of every employee Have global brains and vision

Appreciative Team Building eBook by Cherney, Jay

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

Business Buyout Agreements: A Step-by-Step Guide for Co-Owners, 4th Edition eBook by Mancuso, Anthony, Laurence, Bethany, K.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 47:11:16 GMT

Everything partners need to create a "business prenup" that will protect a business if someone leaves.

If you're like many entrepreneurs, being in business means working with one or more co-owners. But what will happen to your company if a co-owner:

wants out of the business?

wants to retire?

goes through personal bankruptcy?

wants to sell his shares to someone else?

goes through a divorce?

passes away?

To make sure there's a smooth transition following someone's departure, it's essential that you create a sort of "premarital agreement" for your business with a "business buyout agreement" (or "buy-sell agreement"). This legal document clarifies when co-owners can sell their interest, the circumstances when someone must sell, who can buy into the business and what price will be paid.

Business Buyout Agreements walks you through creating your own contract, which is included on CD-ROM and as a tear-out. It provides all the tax and legal information you need at every step.

Forms from the CD-Rom are available under Appendices B&C of the ebook