Interpersonal Skills in Organizations by Suzanne de Janasz, Karen Dowd, and Beth Schneider offers a fresh and thoughtful exploration of the essential skills required for personal and managerial success in the modern workplace. Utilizing an experiential approach, the text is filled with practical exercises, real-world cases, and engaging group activities designed to help students and professionals develop the soft skills necessary to thrive in any organizational setting.
The content is strategically organized into four distinct sections to provide a comprehensive learning path:
- Understanding Yourself: Focuses on self-awareness and individual professional development.
- Understanding Others: Concentrates on developing empathy, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding Teams: Explores the dynamics of group work and effective collaboration.
- Leading: Cultivates the influence and leadership capabilities needed to guide organizations.
This 6th edition has been updated to reflect current trends in organizational behavior while enhancing pedagogical effectiveness for both students and instructors. Whether used as a complete curriculum or in modular sections, it remains a vital resource for improving professional interactions and leadership potential.
Book Details:
- Title: Interpersonal Skills in Organizations
- Author: Suzanne de Janasz, Karen Dowd, Beth Schneider
- Edition: 6th
- Publisher: McGraw Hill
- Publication Date: April 5, 2018
- ISBN-10: 1259911632
- ISBN-13: 978-1259911637
- Language: English