"This essential guide offers a detailed framework for assessing communication processes within an organization and using the results to develop improved organizational strategies. Presented in clear, accessible prose are the "tools of the trade" for planning and initiating audits, gathering data usi
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ng a wide variety of methodologies, analyzing the findings, and preparing effective reports. Throughout, practical examples drawn from the authors' influential work in the field help readers understand the real-world applications of the concepts discussed and gain skills for creative problem solving." (Back cover)
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"There are growing numbers of grass-root communication and information service providers in the developing countries today. They are operating community radio stations, multipurpose telecentres, information centres, community learning centres and – in a few cases – community multimedia centres (
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CMCs) that already combine both radio and telecentre facilities. This book is intended to be of use to all those wanting to become involved or already involved in such initiatives – staff and managers, community groups, NGOs working for community empowerment, communication planners supporting development activities, trainers and project partners. It will obviously be of particular interest to those operating or considering starting a CMC as it covers the full range of topics linked to community broadcasting and to telecentre operations." (UNESCO website, 31.10.2007)
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"Gute Hörfunk-Moderatoren fallen nicht vom Himmel, sie müssen ihr Handwerk gelernt haben. Dieses Buch vermittelt das unerlässliche Handwerkszeug des Moderators, zeigt die Abläufe des Studioalltags, beschreibt die Grundlagen der Hörfunkmoderation. Damit das mitten aus der Studiopraxis heraus ges
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chieht, hat der Autor die Moderatorin Kerstin Kolbe erfunden. Sie moderiert ein Nachrichtenmagazin mit Musik. Sie bewältigt die vielfältigen Aufgaben im Rahmen einer solchen Sendung meist souverän, aber im Stress des Studioalltags unterlaufen ihr oft auch kleine Fehler und Ungereimtheiten. So gibt es denn eine Fülle von Studiosituationen und Beispielen, die der Autor in der praktischen Arbeit mit Moderatoren zusammengetragen hat." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"This book contains 50 stories, all of which have been specifically chosen to help you deal with the difficult and complex process of change. Some of the stories have been lent by other authors, some are my own creation, some were developed by participants during storytelling workshops and some have
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been re-told or adapted to address a particular aspect of change. As with my previous books, there is a ‘moral’ attached to the bottom of each story. In some situations you may feel it appropriate to disclose the suggested moral to your listener(s), but in others it may be more appropriate to allow them to reflect and formulate their own understanding. There is a danger of being over-prescriptive when sharing the meanings of stories; they always contain more than one meaning, as I have found on many occasions – and there’s usually at least one that you never thought of! There is also guidance in this book on how you might use the stories to promote reflection and meaningful discussion." (Publisher description)
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"Ce livre explique pas à pas la démarche et les outils (typographie, graphisme, etc.) permettant d’inventer la mise en page, la plus adaptée au public et au contenu de chaque livre, en tenant compte de la lisibilité, de l’esthétique et de l’économie de chaque projet." (Description de la
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maison d'édition)
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"An easy-to-read introduction for non-technical people. It contains concrete suggestions for the necessary equipment according to the planned range of the radio station. The cost of technical equipment for the "Micro Radio Station" (15 watts, up to 5 km range) is only US-$ 1,100 (as of 2004). For th
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e "Village Radio Station" (30 watts), the cost is US-$ 7,800. The "Community Radio Station" (1 kilowatt, range normally up to 30 kilometers) costs US-$ 18,000. The technical equipment of the "Regional Radio Station" (two kilowatts, range up to 100 kilometers with a favorable location and a high transmission tower), on the other hand, already costs US-$ 100,000." (commbox).
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"Whether you’re writing, listening, speaking, or attending meetings, communication skills are critical to your success in the workplace. In this book, we’ll look at some of the skills that will enable your communications to be more successful. These include: Understanding the purpose of a commun
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ication; Analyzing the audience; Communicating with words as well as with body language; Giving each communication greater impact." (Introduction, page 5)
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