AEM 2700 - Management Communication

Fall, Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

Enrollment limited to: Dyson students. Satisfies CALS oral expression requirement.

D. Lennox, J. Stapp, T. Stewart-Harris.

Management Communication is intended to help you think strategically about communication and aid you in improving your writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills as a future manager. We will look at a set of “best practices” or guidelines that have been derived from both research and experience, give you the opportunity to put those guidelines into practice, and provide you with feedback on your work to help you strengthen your abilities. More often than not, we will be using a workshop format that will rely heavily on discussion and in-class exercises.

Outcome 1: Formulate an effective communication strategy for any message, in any medium, and in any situation.

Outcome 2: Write clearly, concisely, and convincingly.

Outcome 3: Create effective presentations that are delivered with confidence and poise.

Outcome 4: Give and receive feedback that will improve yours and others’ communication.

Outcome 5: Listen for understanding.

Outcome 6: Work effectively with others in small groups or teams.

Outcome 7: Identify and negotiate the difference in communication between yourself and people who are not from your culture.