Chapter 1Introduction to the Theory of Strategic Communication

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to do the following:

  • Define strategic communication.
  • Grasp the three levels of analysis and apply them to strategic communication.
  • Understand the importance of an outside/in approach and the role of the external environment.
  • Know how the foundational disciplines of strategic communication contribute to your understanding of the field.

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