Communicate or Collapse

304 pages. Effective communication is of immense significance to all organizations as the p rofessional world thrives on its capacity to be articulate and expressive, innov ative and improvising. The book, based on the vast and variegated experience of the authors gathered while training thousands of aspiring professionals, discuss es how to hone the career management skills such as writing good resumés, prese nting oneself in job interviews, and making a good impression in group discussio ns. The text explains in detail all the elements of communication, for example, different types of speeches, group discussions and interviews. The book also dea ls with the art of developing a speech in a planned manner, preparing an outline , and writing catchy introductions and emphatic conclusions. In addition, it sho ws how to combat nervousness in a scientific manner, and use microphones and lec terns. KEY FEATURES : Gives a number of sample speeches, model interviews, model group discussions. Provides cartoons and illustrations throughout the text that make the book interesting to read. Gives tips to employ body language, audio-vi sual aids, humour, wit, and quotations. Contains in-depth discussion on communic ation anxiety and its management. Intended primarily for courses in public speak ing, communicative English and managerial communication, this practical text sho uld also be of great utility and worth to students who have to appear for civil services examination at the interview and those pursuing professional courses in their group discussion part. Finally, it would be of help to all those who wish to engage themselves in debates and public speaking. …