Discussion 1: Importance of Communication

In a 250-300 word response, discuss why communication skills are important to organizational success and why recruiters focus so much on finding leads with good communication skills. What happens when there are problems with communications in the workplace (re-work, low morale, product delays, dissatisfied customers, etc.)? Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of your fellow students' posts.

Discussion 2: Ashford Learning Resources

Review the Learning Resources materials under the Course Resources tab in the left navigation of the course. Explore the resources available, view demos/tutorials and read the guides. In a 250-300 word response, discuss how these resources will be of value to you in your program at Ashford. Use at least one resource to support your key points. Respond to at least two of our fellow students' posts and offer suggestions on how they could increase the value of the resources they identified.