Ten Forms of Written Communication in an Organization

Business communication is a process of transmitting information between different parts of an organization. Organizations use various forms of communications such as in-house magazines, journals, reports and bulletin boards to transmit ideas, thoughts and information.

Humor Sizzles the Workplace

It's the the final solution to all of life's toughest problems. Guess what?

Clear Communication is Pain-Saving

Even though I am no longer an official, card-carrying member of the corporate workforce, I remain close to it through my executive wife. My business partner and I must clearly communicate with each other and others in order to meet the goals we have set. We talk often and use a web-based planner to get on or stay on the same page, literally.

My Review of Systems as a Medical Transcriptionist

I have been a medical transcriptionist for 20 years, but I did not know about this profession until after I had tried nursing, waitressing and insurance sales. After wandering through these other occupations unfulfilled, I was primed and ready for a career I felt I was suited for. But what could I possibly be suited for?

Vision-Mission-Purpose-What Does It All Mean?

We hear the words purpose, vision and mission everyday, but what do they really mean and how are they different from each other? It is easy to puzzle over these questions for hours. As a small business, choosing the right words and applying them to your business can serve the organization by defining leadership roles, unifying efforts, setting departmental and company-wide goals, better serving customers and encouraging and motivating employees. A few well crafted sentences can save a tremendous amount of time in the long run, by becoming crystal clear on the answer to – What are we here for?

Workers With Families

Well there you are sitting at your desk hard at work, you have arrived early, and know that to complete everything that is expected of you, you will almost certainly have to work late, So how do you feel when a colleague with children (you don't have any) phones in sick at the last minute because their child is ill or the school is closed or when they come in ask you to cover them as they have to leave early for a child related reason?

The Workplace: Parents vs the Childless

As a working parent to two boys I feel I understand the pressures of trying to juggle work and family life. I have, during my children's lifetime, been in the enviable position of spending their early years at home with them. I did work from home and managed a degree at university but I was still always able to attend my children’s speech days, sports events, assemblies and nativity plays.

Turning Communication Roadblocks Into Breakthroughs

When you are driving down a road, you'll sometimes encounter a roadblock, which prevents you from getting to your destination. If you are unfamiliar with the area, you might get lost or go miles out of your way before you get back on track. If you lived locally, though, you would know the back roads and alternate routes to help you arrive stress-free and on-time.

Internet Is Growing In China

The Chinesse economy is growing and the Internet is one side of this growing presence of the Chinesse culture and development.

The Reality of the Bully

Bullies exist. They are real. How we handle them is the key to our own personal well-being.

That Special Thing About Communication... What Was It Again?

We all know what communication is. Because we all know the theory and example from school... a sender, a receiver a channel and the message. Than there is noise and interference, interpretation, etc etc. All true. But there is one characteristic of human communication that if often forgotten. And that is the very simple rule that communication...

Guidelines for Writing Successful Business Video Presentations

Successful business video presentations are the result of asking the right questions then waiting, searching, and being available to the right answers. It begins with a solid relationship with your client and ends with a solid relationship with your audience. This article offers the tools - the questions to ask - to develop successful business video presentations.

Developing Good Interpersonal Skills - Part 2

Develop good interpersonal skills is not easy but a little regular practice of these 10 essential tips could make a big difference to your day.