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Acknowledgements

This Open Educational Resource (OER) was created to support students and instructors in the COMM 301: Managerial Communications course at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Designed to align with the course outcomes and structure, this textbook is integrated into the Brightspace learning environment. Readings from this book are linked throughout the Brightspace course pages to ensure that materials are accessible, relevant, and easy to find. This alignment helps provide a consistent and seamless learning experience for students while offering instructors a reliable teaching companion. Please note that not all material in this OER will necessarily be covered in the COMM 301 course.

Copyright

Materials in this book have been republished from a variety of sources. These materials may differ from the originals. Attributions provide information about each source and the permissions or conditions for republishing the materials. All sources cited can be found at the end of each chapter.

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Land Acknowledgement

Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses are situated on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territory and the homelands of the Métis Nation. We give thanks to the original caretakers of this land, the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, Dene and Saulteaux people, as part of our ongoing commitment to good relations and a reconciled future.

Funding

We gratefully acknowledge the financial grant from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Government of Saskatchewan that supported the development of this resource

Special Thanks

This resource would not have been possible without the support and collaboration of several individuals, including the instructional designer, librarians, and support staff at Saskatchewan Polytechnic who contributed their expertise in pedagogy, accessibility, and resource integration. Their collaboration was instrumental in developing a resource that is pedagogically sound, easy to navigate, and aligned with open education principles. Special thanks to

  • Kristen McLeod, Co-Author and Copy Editor
  • Glenys Martin, Instructional Designer and Editor
  • Jennifer Shrubsole, Librarian

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Leadership Through Communication: Essential Skills and Strategies for Managers Copyright © 2025 by Saskatchewan Polytechnic is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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