Book Title: Proactive Thinker – Volume 1: Communication
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Book Description: This book is designed to strengthen communication skills in ways that will support both academic and professional growth. Through five focused chapters, current Montgomery College students will explore essential communication competencies, apply them, and complete assessments that demonstrate mastery. Engaging with this book is more than an academic exercise—it’s an opportunity to build a portfolio of in-demand skills. Completing all five chapters and their assessments leads to the Communication digital badge, a credential that highlights a student’s ability to communicate effectively in various settings. This book serves as a foundation for those pursuing the Proactive Thinker Microcredential, which also includes Critical Thinking, Innovation, and Teamwork badges. Whether preparing for the workforce or refining communication abilities, this resource provides a clear path toward success.
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Effective communication is one of the most sought-after skills in today’s job market. Proactive Thinker Volume I – Communication is designed to equip current Montgomery College students with the essential communication competencies that employers value. This book offers a structured yet flexible self-paced approach to building strong communication skills through five key competencies, each supported by insightful content and real-world applications.
What sets this book apart is its interactive approach—each chapter features two assessments that allow students to apply their learning in meaningful ways. Successfully completing these assessments earns students the Communication digital badge, one of four badges in the Proactive Thinker Microcredential at Montgomery College. Alongside Communication, students can further develop their Critical Thinking, Innovation, and Teamwork skills—core competencies that signal career readiness to future employers.
Whether you’re preparing for the workforce, strengthening your communication abilities, or working toward the full Proactive Thinker Microcredential, this book is your first step in demonstrating your skills with confidence.
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Proactive Thinker - Volume 1: Communication Copyright © 2025 by Christine Crefton; Shawn Sanders; and Tracey Smith-Bryant is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Proactive Thinker - Volume 1: Communication Copyright © 2025 by Christine Crefton; Shawn Sanders; and Tracey Smith-Bryant is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
Proactive Thinker – Volume 1: Communication Copyright © 2024 by Dr. Christine Crefton, Shawn Sanders, and Dr. Tracey Smith-Bryant is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.