Communication plays a fundamental role in the success or failure of managers. On any credible list of the most important skills for managers and business leaders, communication is rated at or near the top.

Management Communication involves the study and practice of all aspects of communication between various constituencies in business settings. Managers and executives must be able to think about communication strategies and to select the proper strategy for each situation and each audience.

The field of Management Communication includes research on communication behavior, theories of communication strategy and application, and practical skill development for managers in a wide variety of areas. Such skill areas include Strategic Communication, Interpersonal and Corporate Communication, Presentations, Persuasion, Interviewing, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Communicating Technical Information to Non-experts, Communicating in Meetings, Team/Project Communication, Communicating across Cultures, Using New Communication Technologies, Facilitation Skills, and Managerial Writing.