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The world is grappling with two major crises: the coronavirus pandemic and an epidemic of loneliness. Broadcaster and television host Riaz Meghji notes that even though digital forms of communication now inundate people's lives, many individuals feel increasingly isolated – and it's harming their mental and physical health. Meghji shares practical communication strategies to help you navigate the current social landscape. He shows you how to build...
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Esta antología reúne las participaciones de algunos ponentes del Coloquio Internacional de Estudios Críticos sobre Géneros Populares, que tuvo lugar en agosto del 2016 en la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la UNAM. Este coloquio fue producto del proyecto PAPIME (Programa de Apoyo a Proyectos para la Innovación y Mejoramiento de la Enseñanza) del mismo nombre que, por más de tres años, se construyó con la colaboración de profesores, investigadores...
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In today's competitive world, Spoken English is considered as a passport for a guaranteed success in life. The craze for learning spoken English has led to the growth of various coaching institutes all over the country. Much as they may profess and advertise, it is not really possible to learn any language in 30 or 40 days. A person who genuinely wants to learn the language needs to spend at least two to three hours every day for at least five or...
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The Public Work of Rhetoric presents the art of rhetorical techné as a contemporary praxis for civic engagement and social change, which is necessarily inclusive of people inside and outside the academy. In this provocative call to action, editors John M. Ackerman and David J. Coogan, along with seventeen other accomplished contributors, offer case studies and criticism on the rhetorical practices of citizen-scholars pursuing democratic ideals in...
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In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com. If you are tired of the same old negotiation manuals, then you have come to the right place. Never Split...
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This inaugural volume records the Gathering of the Field of Professional Dialogue. It acknowledges and celebrates the work of 25 Professional Dialogue Practitioners, and the wide variety of good work they have delivered. Some have been actively developing their Professional Dialogue careers for decades, whilst others add the innovative energy of being relative newcomers. Their combined work has provided a unique service, addressing and resolving fragmented...
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Comment être clair, efficace et constructif dans sa communication ?
Alors que nous n'avons jamais disposé d'autant de méthodes de communication différentes, force est de constater que l'on se comprend de moins en moins. Comment transmettre du mieux possible son message, quels que soient les réseaux par lesquels il passe ? Comment se montrer constructif face à un problème ? Autant de questions auxquelles nos experts ont choisi de répondre...
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Este libro reúne diversas interpretaciones en torno a la práctica actual del periodismo en Colombia, el cual atraviesa no solo nuevos retos profesionales por cuenta del contexto socio-político que se avecina con una nación que debe aprender a narrarse más allá del propio conflicto, sino por los avances y logros en las tecnologías de la comunicación y la información que imponen dinámicas novedosas que impactan directamente las maneras de...
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Este trabajo presenta distintas perspectivas en el campo teórico y práctico sobre el periodismo transmedia, poco estudiado en el momento por la academia. Para tal fin, reúne en una única obra expresivos autores pertenecientes a redes y asociaciones internacionales de estudios de medios, como Intercom (Brasil), Red Transmediaticos, Media Ecology Association (Estados Unidos), Coneic (México), RAIC (Iberoamérica), Alaic (América Latina), entre...
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Semiótica, estudios contemporáneos, es una pluralidad de textos cuyo eje de articulación es la semiótica. Esta condición plural de la obra se expresa, no solo en el tipo de acontecimientos, temas y problemas que abordan los autores, sino también en las perspectivas y líneas desde las cuales lo hacen. Es por ello que el presente libro puede resultar de mucha utilidad, tanto para quienes inician el estudio de la semiótica, como para los investigadores...
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You have to talk with a colleague about a fraught situation, but you're worried that they'll yell, or blame you, or shut down. You fear your emotions could block you from a resolution. But you can communicate in a way that's constructive--not combative. Difficult Conversations walks you through:
Uncovering the root cause of friction
Maintaining a positive mind-set
Untangling the problem together
Agreeing on a way forward
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In our "post-truth" era of bots, trolls, and intemperate presidential tweets, popular social platforms like Twitter and Facebook provide a growing medium for manipulation of information directed to individuals, institutions, and global leaders. Targeted influence campaigns have been waged in at least forty-eight countries so far. We've entered an age where stability during an international crisis can be deliberately manipulated at greater speed, on...
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Instant messaging applications have shifted the way we communicate with customers. Customer demands range from simple to complex with chat agents being expected to effectively handle them all. This new paradigm requires a unique set of skills in addition to the traditional customer service responsibilities. Increase your productivity by quickly ascertaining a customer's needs and responding appropriately in chat communications.
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Leading any team involves managing people, technical oversight, and project administration, but leaders of virtual teams perform these functions from afar. Leading Virtual Teams walks you through the basics of:
Connecting your people to each other--and to the team's mission
Surmounting language, distance, and technology barriers
Identifying and using the right communication channels
Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential...
17) Running Meetings
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Whether you're new to running meetings or a seasoned executive with no time to waste, leading effective (and even pleasant!) meetings is a must.
Running Meetings guides you through the basics of:
• Crafting a useful agenda
• Inviting the right team members
• Making sure everyone's voice is heard while avoiding conflict
• Capturing decisions, ideas, and follow-up tasks
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From crackly conference lines to pixelated video, virtual meetings can be problematic. But you can host a productive conversation in which everyone participates. Running Virtual Meetings takes you through the basics of:
Selecting the right virtual venue
Giving participants the information and support they need to connect and contribute
Establishing and enforcing a common meeting etiquette
Following up from afar
Don't have much time? Get up to...
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Working remotely gives you flexibility and independence. But it can pose challenges when you need to team up with colleagues or coworkers. Virtual Collaboration covers the basics of working productively--and collaboratively--from anywhere. You'll learn to:
Communicate clearly over a variety of media
Bond with colleagues across the wires
Keep others--and yourself-accountable
Avoid and mitigate tech glitches
Don't have much time? Get up to speed...
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Today we have greater control over where and when we work. As our businesses spread across the world and technology makes it easy to do our jobs from anywhere there's Wi-Fi, more of us have the option to go remote. But that doesn't mean we're good at it. Whether you're calling in from a home office every day or one of your team members occasionally logs in from the quiet car on a train, distance can make collaboration more difficult. Remote work gives...
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