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Guide to Managerial Communication: Effective Business Writing and Speaking (5th Edition)

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I am presently using Ms. Munter's book as a text in a graduate course in management communications. If you could only have one book on this subject this would be a good choice. Even though this book covers a broad base of communication skills (strategy, written, verbal and non-verbal, typography, graphical and prepresentation skills), each subject is covered in considerable depth. This book should be on the office shelf of every manager who needs to communicate effectively.

Munter's work clearly and concisely leads you through making your message effective. She gets to the heart of communicating: what form should it take, how to structure it, and how to execute it so that it has the best chance of achieving your purpose. In particular, I was helped immensely from her discussion about how to analyze your audience and choose the best strategy for relaying your message. She not only covers writing, but also presentations and speaking. To top it off, she includes advice about whitespace, word choice, effective sentence structures, outlining, and more. An all-around great book that every purposeful writer should own.

I studied management communication with Mary Munter as a student at Tuck in the late 80's. At the time, it seemed like a fluff course and of little value. I have grown to realize over the years that strong communication skills are of paramount importance. You can have the best idea in the world, but if you can't communicate it, you may not go far. If you only have one reference book for help in effective written communications, this is the one to have . . . really!

This book is required for a communications class in my MBA program. It is excellent. Although it is very detailed, it is easy to read and to the point. The book itself is an excellent example of how to communicate in the business world.

Highly recommended.

This is a great book for people working in industry, or teaching business communication. Short. No b.s. Full of good hints, do's and don'ts, and references. News you can use. Buy it.

Clear, concise methods to help with communicating effectively and efficiently up and down the line. All business people would benefit from this book.

This book is excellent. There is no filler -- all good, clear content. It's great as a reference to review before any important communication.

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This book summarizes all the aspects about communication. Easy to follow. Easy to return to in case of doubts. Strongly recommended for all who need a boost in communication.

The theme of this book is to fit every individual to a specific framework that the author claims proven. The result is robotic communicators. I personally believe that good communicators are those who brings out the best in themselves, creative and charismatic. This book advocates the other way around.

I also feel skeptical doubt the author's communication skills. The book is incredibly dry, too organized, too structured. Don't buy this buy unless it is required to pass your MBA exam.