Secrets of Successful Presentations

Presentation skill are among the most highly valued by the busines world. They feature strongly in recruitment advertising, and successful business people list them high in the order of qualtites which contributed to their success.

Presentation skills help to

• ensure your message is effective
• enhance your corporate image
• build and develop self confidence

Tom Laurenson's book on presentation skills goes beyond the run of the mill book on public speaking. Practical, detailed and insightful, this book coaches the reader through the toughest challenges.

Written from a background of thirty years practical exeperience in classrooms and as a staff developer, this book takes the potential presenter through every step of the process and leaves no stone unturned. Whether its a simple presentation to colleagues or college staff, a video conference, or a major presentation to clients or shareholders, you'll find the practical advice you need here.

There are many books offering help and advice on presentations, but none is a comprehensive as this handbook. Every aspect of presentation is covered in detail, from contracting, design and planning, to delivery and evaluation.

An extensive set of appendices provide planning sheets, worksheets, exercies and other essential paperwork which you can copy - you don't have to develop your own!

'Horror stories' are sprinkled liberally through the chapters, showing just what can and did go wrong

As the reference book on presentation skills, this book will deserve a place on your shelves.

Introduction overview - why do presentations? presentation dilemma - a presentation or a speech present with a purpose	Aids flipcharts - cheap, available, and effective OHP - universal, but so few master it laser pointers - how to use this simple tool effectively powerpoint - when to use, and when not to video conferences - survival guide handouts - when and how to, and when not to. notes - how to prepare them visual aids - use the unusual and the obvious to great effect and much more
Audience who - are they old/young/diverse etc where - check out that venue what - fine tune your messge why - assess your purpose when - timing is everything how - select the right tools for the job and much more	Appendices contract checklist - reach for it when phone rings AV cue sheet - coordinate your presentation planning sheets - an essential tool presenter's kit - the essentials speaker introduction planner word count exercise - a 'must do' evaluation - did you achieve your purpose? and much more
You anxiety - how to cope contracting - how to negotiate for the job finance - how much to charge, and how to get paid listen - be a succssful speaker through successful listening personal checklist - your own strengths and weaknesses planning - proper planning prevents poor performance title selection - do this right and all else falls into place self evaluation - are you any good? and much more	Secrets of Successful Presentations by Tom Laurenson (In Production)

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