Developing leadership and communication skills
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0130364347
Category
SUBREF
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Publication Year
2004
Publisher
Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd, Philippines
Pages
xii, 464 pages
Tags
Abstract
Developing Leadership and Communication Skills is the second edition of a proven book. The first edition was entitled Developing Leadership and Personal Skills. The new title reflects increased emphasis on communication skills. The book has been designed using modern approaches. The latest theories and research have been used to prepare this book. The ideas have been tested with individuals and groups of students. Two new chapters have been added on FFA. A chapter has been added on employability skills, and another on personal skills.
The book is divided into 6 major parts and 28 chapters. Each part has two or more chapters. The parts are
Part One: Developing Personal Leadership Qualities
Part Two: Developing Communication Skills
Part Three: Relating to Other People
Part Four: Nurturing Group Leadership
Part Five: Opportunities in Student Organizations
Part Six: Employability and Personal Skills
Developing Leadership and Communication Skills has been structured so that learning about leadership and communication is fun. Its goal is to make skills come alive through the use of many student models in the photographs. The book is intended as a rich, up-to-date learning tool. A student-friendly format has been followed. Sound educational practices
have been integrated into the content and design.
The book focuses on the fact that leadership, communication, and personal skills are not hereditary. They can be learned! It offers a broad look at what leadership is and why it is important. It provides the beginning leader with a guide for personal and communication development. Tools needed to achieve personal and career goals are described.
Developing Leadership and Communication Skills is not a student organization bookit is a book about your future. The authors suggest that being active in an organization is a good way to practice leadership and personal skills. FFA is among the best organizations in helping students develop, set goals, and achieve their potential.
Turn the page and start learning about the leader you are to become!
The book is divided into 6 major parts and 28 chapters. Each part has two or more chapters. The parts are
Part One: Developing Personal Leadership Qualities
Part Two: Developing Communication Skills
Part Three: Relating to Other People
Part Four: Nurturing Group Leadership
Part Five: Opportunities in Student Organizations
Part Six: Employability and Personal Skills
Developing Leadership and Communication Skills has been structured so that learning about leadership and communication is fun. Its goal is to make skills come alive through the use of many student models in the photographs. The book is intended as a rich, up-to-date learning tool. A student-friendly format has been followed. Sound educational practices
have been integrated into the content and design.
The book focuses on the fact that leadership, communication, and personal skills are not hereditary. They can be learned! It offers a broad look at what leadership is and why it is important. It provides the beginning leader with a guide for personal and communication development. Tools needed to achieve personal and career goals are described.
Developing Leadership and Communication Skills is not a student organization bookit is a book about your future. The authors suggest that being active in an organization is a good way to practice leadership and personal skills. FFA is among the best organizations in helping students develop, set goals, and achieve their potential.
Turn the page and start learning about the leader you are to become!
Description
Hardbound ; Col. Ill. ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographic reference and index
Includes bibliographic reference and index
Number of Copies
1
