The Communication Playbook - Softcover

"The best communication textbook I've seen."

"The Communication Playbook guides students into the discipline of communications with a more personal approach."

"This updated text is in a user friendly format, with clear, neutral, and accurate language. The authors include numerous examples and exercises to give you sufficient practice while studying the material. There are enough activities in each chapter so that your students could claim a reasonable mastery of the material by successfully going over them."

Skills for becoming clear communicators, confident speakers, and sharp thinkers.

Designed for today’s active learners, The Communication Playbook moves students beyond the classroom by helping them develop a strong communication skillset that will benefit them throughout their lives. With a focus on effective communication skills and career success, bestselling authors Teri Kwal Gamble and Michael K. Gamble give students clear explanations of core concepts followed by practical learning activities—encouraging students to think critically about why good communication is important and how the concepts can be applied to today’s classroom, workplace, and community. Perfect for the hybrid communication course with coverage of public speaking, this concise text has been strategically separated into tabbed chapters—making it easier for readers to navigate, digest, revisit, and review the content. As good communication is the foundation of everyday life, The Communication Playbook primes students for success in both their courses and their careers.