COMM 400 Week 4 Discussion

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Discussion 1 – Asynchronous Communication

• What kinds of nonverbal communications or nonverbal cues are available when using asynchronous communication in a professional setting?
• What are some of the challenges of asynchronous communication and how can we ensure that it is effective?

Discussion 2 – Managing in the Virtual Environment

• What do you consider the top five skills managers must demonstrate to communicate successfully in a virtual environment?
• How can one improve these skills?
• What are some of the challenges of communicating in the virtual workplace?

Discussion 3 – Telecommuting and the Virtual Office

• What is your opinion of telecommuting?
• What are its advantages and disadvantages?
• How do the communication needs of a virtual worker or telecommuter differ from those of a more traditional office worker?
• How might a manager’s communication style need to change when supervising a virtual worker or telecommuter?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates with a minimum of 175 words. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

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