PPSC Organizational Communication Supplements

Chapters 18-23 Supplemental Lecture (Finish External Comm)

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the week ending April 7 in COM 225. In this episode, we look at the process for crafting a sound bite, preparing for a media interview, and viral message best practices.

Chapters 12-17 Supplemental Lecture (Begin External Comm)

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the week ending April 21 in COM 225. In this episode, we discuss best practices for external written communication and various types of business presentations (written and verbal).

Leadership Communication Supplemental Lecture

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the week ending April 7 in COM 225. In this episode, we take a look at additional theories of management, common leadership decision-making traps, and the Peter Principle.

Organizational Socialization Supplemental Lecture

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the week ending March 24 in COM 225. In this episode, we discuss the process of organizational socialization with a particular focus on information-seeking tactics. Additionally, we'll cover the dangers of poor socialization practices.

Chapters 18-19 Supplemental Lecture

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the week ending March 17 in COM 225. In this episode, we cover principles of persuasion, approaches to releasing information during a crisis, and negative news delivery best practices.

Chapters 7-8 Supplemental Lecture

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the week ending March 3 in COM 225. In this episode, we look at writing within an organization--for both internal and external stakeholders. Themes include written conventions and style guides.

Chapter 6 Supplemental Lecture

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the week ending February 25 in COM 225. This week, we discuss themes of group communication, including the life cycle of group members, silos, and teamwork dynamics.

Chapter 5 Supplemental Lecture (Intercultural Business Comm)

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the fifth week of class (ending February 18) in COM 225. In this lecture, we discuss intercultural business communication--including discussing the various cultural differences between organizations.

Chapter 4 Supplemental Lecture (Interpersonal Comm)

This is the supplemental lecture to accompany the fourth week of class (ending February 11) in COM 225. Within, we discuss the ever-important Social Penetration Theory, self-disclosure, and crucially, why we use self-disclosure as a mechanism to get to know others in an organizational context.

Chapter 3 Supplemental Lecture (Process of Perception)

This is the supplemental lecture for the class week beginning January 29. In it, we discuss self-understanding, the three-part process behind perception (including what drives our attention), and overall organizational communication fairness principles.