LibGuides: Open Education Resources (OER): Business Communication

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Business Communication
Effective communication skills are a prerequisite for succeeding in business. Communication tools and activities connect people within and beyond the organization in order to establish the business's place in the corporate community and the social community, and as a result, that communication needs to be consistent, effective, and customized for the business to prosper.
Crisis Communication
Crisis communication is one of the many specialized areas or functions of public relations. This course will specifically focus on the use of crisis communication to protect and defend a company or organization facing a problem or challenge that threatens to harm its brand or reputation.
Data-Driven Communications
Business owners have been generating data for years. Yet, analyzing the data has often proven difficult. Recent innovations in technology increased data for almost every business exponentially. This data explosion ushered in much-needed tools for analyzing data and uncovering valuable insights. The increase in data also allowed improved data communications through data visualization.
Data-driven communication unlocks the value of everyday business data, creating a powerful asset that a business can use for competitive advantage. Therefore, it is one of the most sought-after skills in companies today. Data-driven communication enables practitioners to select and structure data for visual communication.