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http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2011/11/21/how-to-communicate-effectively-at-work/#5c7fd78456c3
Jared White
Mario Castaneda
Irene Gradilla
Ryan Tracy

10 Point Summary Alignment with Chapter One:
1.) Be as direct, and concise as possible. Most people in the professional business field appreciate someone who gets straight to the point. No one needs to know everything about the topic, just the most important idea.
2.) A positive attitude can make all the difference, avoid being distracted while communicating with peers. Hands in pockets, slouching, shuffling are all forms of disrespectful distractions (although involuntary).
3.) Always clarify if something does not make sense to you, this will prevent misinterpretation and can avoid the wasting of time, which is very valuable in the workplace. Ask the question "I am not sure I understand, can you please clarify?"
4.) Don't beat around the bush. If there is bad news to be delivered, deliver it. Always do this in person and avoid electronic messaging and phone based conversations. Human to human contact can sooth tense situations.
5.) Having organizational skills aligned with communication skills can avoid misinterpretations. Always have an idea of what you are going to say, and how you are going to say it.
6.) In life and especially business, we should always be ethical. Gossip is a common occurrence in the office, and it almost always ends negatively. It may be entertaining at the moment, but people will lose trust in you.
7.) Be a good listener in the workplace. Avoid starring at a phone or computer while a peer is trying to communicate with you. Pretend like someone who you really care about is talking to you, whether that is the case or not.
8.) Avoid naysaying. If something seems like it wouldn't work, ask the question "Have you had a situation where this strategy has worked?"
9.) Follow social customs. This is especially pertinent in the workplace (and in life). Be respectful to all genders, races, sexual orientations, and ethnicities regardless of your personal beliefs.
10.) Leave your ego at the door. The only thing that matters in the office is business. Obviously friendships will be made and personal matters can be discussed, but for the most part no one will want to hear nor care which celebrities you are friends with, or who you spent the weekend with.

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http://myoperator.co/12-myths-about-business-communication/
Maria Garcia
Ivan Raya
Nailah Davis
David Son-

10 Point Summary:
-Communication is the process of transferring information and meaning between senders and receivers
- Make your writing clear and straight to the point.
-Know and understand your audience
-When speaking to audiences especially multilingual audiences speak clear, interpret carefully, have patience, and check for comprehension
- Dont imitate the language of professionals. Speak in a way that everyone will understand.
- Be confident and when in doubt refer to the basics
- Don't be content on just following the leader.
-Take action in your dreams you create your future by acting on it.
-Form strategic alliances with neighbors, companies and other entrepreneurs
-Watch out for competition, instead of looking back look forward.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/networking-secrets-everyne-should-learn-2014-6

10 Point Summary Alignment with chapter one:
Michael Marquez
Valerie Whad
Sandra Placencia
Krisin Lozano
Jennifer Olivera
Yvonne Serrano
Iliana Gomez

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1. Networking is more than just being social. It is an essential part of being successful.
2. Building strong connections that are of value matters more than quantity of connections.
3. Keeping these connections and continue to network can help. For example, if you are in need of a job, you call reach out to your network and find out if there are any jobs available that they know of.
4. Communication and networking has a direct relationship between income levels
5. Diversity in the workplace has its advantages and disadvantages. Don't just network with people you like and people like you. Most workplaces encourage diversity.
6. Investing in relationships helps build trust and can pay off later.
7. There is a direct relationship to career advancement and income from networking
8. It helps to step out of your comfort zone and connect with people you wouldn't normally connect with because you could learn knew things.
9. Take notes when meeting new people. This helps with follow up meetings.
10. When following up with new people you've met, it helps to remember key topics from the last meeting.

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https://www.themuse.com/advice/6-rules-for-communicating-with-executives

max manzo
ramiro torres
carlos cruz
10 Point Summary:
1- Growing in a career opens more opportunities when noticing things operate more differently.
2- Getting to know how executives or high level seniors work with their employees and asking the right questions to have a better understanding.
3- Anticipate the questions asked by executives to show understanding and knowledge of the topic.
4- Have faith and believe in your plan on what you are saying no matter if it fails.
5- Know your data and logic inside and out.
6- DON'T SLEEP ON THE JOB.
7- Don't be overwhelmed but be prepared with your knowledge.
8- Be on time and ready for work.
9- Have your agenda prepared and write everything down.
10- Double check, review, proof read your work before it gets presented or turned in.
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http://www.slideshare.net/kprabhakar975/key-principles-of-communication-by-madam-marinita-Schumacher
Michael Marquez
Maria Gutierrez
Valerie Waidner
Yvonne Serrano
Iliana Gomez

1. Without communication it would be difficult to express feelings, overcome obstacles, or create understanding. One can not only communicate verbally using words, but also through writing, sign language and gestures.
2. Verbal signs-Transmit the content, words of the message, deals with speech intonation, pitch rhythm etc.. Non-verbal- transmit the relational dimension, Posture, body movements, tone and eye contact.
3. There are three parts to communicating. There is the sender, the signal, & the receiver. A communication will only be effective if the receiver understands the message the sender intended to send.
4.Explicit vs Implicit Communication- Expressing the information directly vs expressing indirectly. It my be risky to often express messages implicitly.
5.Try to avoid barriers.  (elaborate! (: )
6. Effective communication is the answer to help individuals or group collaborations understand the message given. To understand the full meaning of what's being said without misinterpreting the message into something that is not.
7.Filters: Senders filter the influence on how he/she expresses the message and the receiver's filter how he/she understands the message.
8. Meta-level is the true major message behind the message.
9. There are four sides of a message. Factual Information that explains the facts in the message, Self-revelation which expresses the senders feelings and themselves in the message, Relationship which "expresses what the sender expects from the receiver and what kind of relationship (contact) exists between the parties." and last but not least, Appeal which seeks to have an influence on the other.
10. Examples of messages that people communicate: Explicit and Implicit messages. Explicit is when a person communicates their message in a obvious ,clear, and detail matter. For example, when a company announces a new partnership with a sponsor. Implicit is when it is implied. For example, when a car company advertises via ads. It implies that their car is superior than the others by inserting their car in front.

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http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/5-ways-to-communicate-more-clearly.html
Umar Abbasi
Broneil atoardoshahi
Roni Ibrahim
Keith Meredith
10 Point Summary Alignment with chapter one:
1- Understand "why" the communication matters.
2- Technology made the communication more easier and its taking over as the         primary communication platform.
3- Under certain circumstances, its better to communicate in person than using       technology.
4- Listen the audience clearly, focus on understanding and meeting their needs.
5- Give facts rather than vague impression.
6- The overuse or misuse of communication technology can lead to information   overload.
7- Explain you message. Simplify it.
8- Reconnecting with people Frequently
9- Be a great listener.
10- No matter how much technology is involved, communication will always be about people connecting with one another.

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