The Short Road to Great Presentations: How to Reach Any Audience Through Focused Preparation, Inspired Delivery and Smart Use of Technology

Author:   Cheryl Reimold ,  Peter Reimold
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:  

9780471281368


Pages:   360
Publication Date:   19 June 2003
Format:   Paperback
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This book teaches the art of effective presentation, and is meant as a guide for professionals - especially those in technical areas - who are visible in their careers and require speaking skills but may not be the most polished speakers. The authors focus on two basic principles for outstanding presentations: make your message as valuable and accessible to the audience as possible, and focus on connecting strongly with the audience during delivery.

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Author:   Cheryl Reimold ,  Peter Reimold
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.988kg
ISBN:  

9780471281368


ISBN 10:   0471281360
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   19 June 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Foreword.Preface.Acknowledgments.Part 1: Audience-Focused Preparation.1. Knowing Your Audience and Purpose.2. A Universal Presentation Structure.3. The RAMP Formula for Effective Introductions.4. The Body.5. The Summary.6. Preparing Effective Visuals.7. Notes, Rehearsing, and Handouts.8. The Magic of Connection.9. The Winning Attitude.10. Connecting Through Body Talk.11. Connecting Through Voice and Language.12. Staying in Touch Through Eye Contact.13. Handling Notes.14. Handling Visuals.15. Handling Questions.16. Dealing with Unpleasant Surprises.17. Moderating a Conference Session.Part 2: Making the Most of Presentation Technology.18. Making the Transition to Electronic Slide Shows.19. Using Presentation Software Intelligently.20. Practicing and Delivering Slide Shows.21. Web Presentations and Web Meetings.Appendix A: Sample Annotated Presentation Structure.Appendix B: Procedure and Worksheet for Analyzing Audience and Purpose.Appendix C: General Presentation Outline Form.Appendix D: Specific Outlines for Common Presentation Types.Appendix E: Checklist for Presentations.Solutions to Exercises.Index.

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...an excellent resource for presenters. The layout provides quick access to material and each lesson is supported by many examples and exercises. (Professional Safety, August 2005) This guide demystifies the art of public speaking as it shows you how to master the critical principles to make this skill an invaluable asset of your life and career. (Careers & the Disabled, August 2004) ...chapters are easy to read and the tips that are presented throughout are really useful...one of the top tow or three books I have seen on effective communications...a useful place to start if someone wants guidance on how to speak and give presentations in public... (Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 20, No. 12, December 2003) This volume will be one that all professionals and others...will be referring to continually as they develop the organization, style, format, and visuals for their talks... (Journal of Veterinary and Human Toxicology, Vol. 45, No. 5, October 2003)


"""...an excellent resource for presenters. The layout provides quick access to material and each lesson is supported by many examples and exercises."" (Professional Safety, August 2005) ""This guide demystifies the art of public speaking as it shows you how to master the critical principles to make this skill an invaluable asset of your life and career."" (Careers & the Disabled, August 2004) ""...chapters are easy to read and the tips that are presented throughout are really useful...one of the top tow or three books I have seen on effective communications...a useful place to start if someone wants guidance on how to speak and give presentations in public..."" (Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 20, No. 12, December 2003) ""This volume will be one that all professionals and others...will be referring to continually as they develop the organization, style, format, and visuals for their talks..."" (Journal of Veterinary and Human Toxicology, Vol. 45, No. 5, October 2003)"


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Previous books on communication and leadership skills by PETER REIMOLD, PhD, and CHERYL REIMOLD, MA, include The Language of Business, Volumes I and II; How to Write What People Like to Read; How to Write a Million-Dollar Memo; and Being a Boss. The Reimolds are cofounders of PERC Communications, an international consulting and training firm. They are authors of more than 200 articles, a syndicated column on communication, and the home-study course Effective Writing.

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