Introduction to the art of communication -- The written document: Prose and panic: Planning the document -- Acquiring a healthy writing attitude -- Producing the document -- The formal presentation: Dissertation or disaster: Planning the presentation -- Acquiring the successful presentation attitude -- Conducting the presentation -- The informal discussion: Meetings and mishaps: Planning for the meeting -- Acquiring a meeting attitude -- Participating in the meeting -- Cross-culture communication: Bridging the gap: Understanding a communication culture gap -- Writing for any readership -- Presenting to any audience -- Meeting with anyone or any group -- Conclusion