Communication remains a significant topic for job acquisition, development, and advancement. As such, there are no shortage of classes, seminars and books written on the subject. However, there are few designed for the corporate consultant that are not aligned with some proprietary system, traditional academic classrooms, or author's speculation. These tend to be either inaccessible, questionable in their content, or specifically aligned with the producers' interests. So where can the Communication trainers and consultants go to focus on fundamental touchstone research and practices?

The Handbook of Communication Training is a powerful template, and first of its kind, for communication practitioners and academicians who wish to strengthen their professional capabilities. It also acts as a guide and standard for consumers and clients of these services.

The chapters within are an outgrowth of the National Communication Association's Training & Development Division's desire to provide guidance, structure, and support for members and non-members alike. It is specifically targeted at those pursuing best practices regarding communication consulting, coaching, teaching and training. The 7 Best Practices presented in this book represent capabilities that are foundational to the effective transfer of communication promotion and skill enhancement. As such, these practices, and supporting chapters, should appeal to novice and experts alike.

About the Author

J. D. Wallace, PhD, is a Professor of Communication at Abilene Christian University. Past works include over 100 national/international presentations and publications with a special emphasis on training and development. Professionally, an award-winning scholar and teacher with numerous consultations in profit and non-profit organizations.

Dennis Becker, PhD, founded The Speech Improvement Company, the nation's oldest Speech Coaching firm. In addition to having taught at Harvard and MIT, Dennis consults and coaches worldwide. This book is his sixth on communication and represents his continuing effort to strengthen the quality of communication training.

Reviews

"This book will help anyone who wishes to develop the skills of communication coaching and Dr Dennis Becker has the experience and personal style to guide that development. Dr Dennis is a witty, intelligent, kind, and a very personable leader in the field of human communication. He is a veteran coach whose talents have given solace and strength to men and women throughout the world. I have no hesitation witnessing his professionalism in this important field of human growth."

Majed Salem Al Romaithi, Senior Executive, Mid-East Investment Firm

"This is a must-have resource for any communication trainer. The Handbook of Communication Training is indispensable for all communication trainers or educators who seek real-world, research-based best practices for designing and delivering communication training. Organized around the best training practices of the National Communication Association Training and Development Division, this masterfully crafted book offers a comprehensive compendium of practical tips, strategies, and techniques to make communication training successful."

Steven A. Beebe, PhD, Regents' and University Distinguished Professor, Texas State University, Past President, National Communication Association

"Drawing on a broad array of professional expertise, Wallace and Becker have compiled a truly excellent training resource. From proposal development to managing institutional culture to multimedia design, this volume delightfully intersects the theory and practice of training, presenting useful techniques with solid contextual background. If you are interested in making the most of a training initiative, in ramping up the quality of existing processes, or in educating new practitioners, this is an invaluable resource."

Star A. Muir, Associate Professor, George Mason University

Book Information
ISBN 9781138736528
Author J Wallace
Format Hardback
Page Count 462
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 920g