1. Practice writing a press release for a local sporting team. You might also write a press release for a fantasy sport team (if you are part of a fantasy league) you manage.
2. Is the grapevine helpful or harmful to most organizations? Should managers try to stop grapevine communications? Why or why not?
3. Wireless phones and handheld devices are blurring work and home life. Is this positive or negative? Should people stay connected and work while on vacation?
4. Which communication barrier do you think is the most common, and which barrier do you believe has the most negative effects on communication?