T. Sai Chandra Mouli, Essential Communication Skills for Dynamic Development

Abstract

T. Sai Chandra Mouli’s edited book Essential Communication Skills for Dynamic Development contains twenty-four scholarly research papers on various aspects related to acquisition of communication skills that enhance blooming of inherent potential necessary to lead a dynamic life with commendable ease and poise.The concept of communication refers to the psychological, cultural and social rules which condition the use of speech. Communicative competence and linguistic competence appear to be distinctly different, but there are areas of contact and overlapping. In a way, linguistic competence is integral to communicative competence. In today’s globalized scenario and cut throat competition, one has to be literally on one’s toes to excel and make a point. Communication is the edge that one can acquire to guarantee one’s route to success. Communication has a broad spectrum that encompasses both, verbal and non-verbal communication. In any sphere of work, presentation and public speaking plays an important role in expressing our ideas, information, plans and layouts. The greatest of ideas can fall flat on their face unless successfully communicated. And communication is not confined merely to words. Sometimes even the right words fail to make an impact when the speaker is unaware of the correct non-verbal signals to be incorporated in his/her presentation. The obstacles to a successful and powerful presentation that are often overlooked needs constant appraisal.