Whether you''re dealing with one person or one thousand, the
ability to transmit ideas in a coherent and compelling fashion is
one of the most important skills you can ever develop. Want to
impress your colleagues? Convince your clients? Prove your point?
The key to success is what you say. To get what you want in life,
you have to present yourself forcefully, credibly, and
convincingly. If you need to land that big consulting job or launch
a new initiative at the office, knowing how to present your case is
half the battle. Luckily, "Presentations For Dummies" shows you the
way. It gives you all the tools and tips you need to make your
presentations flawless and effective, including proven advice on:
Relating to your audience Overcoming stage fright Adding flare with
personal stories Using humor to loosen up the crowd Making your
point with visual aids From getting prepared to dealing with
unexpected problems while you''re the focus of attention, this handy
guide covers everything you need to make all your presentations
flawless. You''ll learn how to create fantastic, effective visual
aids that make your point with passion, and a whole lot more:
Gathering sources and compiling data Organizing your ideas
Improving your timing for maximum impact Using your
pre-presentation nerves as an asset Choosing the perfect word in
every instance Crafting an introduction, conclusion, and
transitions Using PowerPoint to make your point Understanding what
body language says about you Simple tricks for every situation
Written by consultant, humorist, and professional speaker Malcolm
Kushner, "Presentations For Dummies" tells you everything you need
to know -- and do -- to get it right from the start. But be
careful, this powerful resource could make your presentations so
good that you might have to give more of them.
關於作者：
Malcolm Kushner, "America''s favorite humor consultant," is an
internationally acclaimed expert on humor and communication and a
professional speaker. Since 1982, he has trained thousands of
managers, executives, and professionals how to gain a competitive
edge with humor. His clients include IBM, Hewlett-Packard,
ATT, Chevron, Aetna, Motorola, and Bank of America. A popular
speaker, his Leading With Laughterr presentation features rare
video clips of U.S. presidents using humor intentionally and
successfully. He has performed the speech at many corporate and
association meetings, as well as at the Smithsonian Institution.
Kushner has also written presentations for some of the nation''s
leading corporate executives. His work has included everything from
remarks at annual shareholder meetings to commencement addresses
and Congressional testimony. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the
University of Buffalo, Kushner holds a B.A. in
Speech-Communication. His M.A. in Speech-Communication is from the
University of Southern California, where he taught freshman speech.
He also has a J.D. from the University of California Hastings
College of the Law. Prior to becoming a humor consultant, he
practiced law with a major San Francisco law firm. Kushner is the
author of The Light Touch: How to Use Humor for Business Success
Simon Schuster and Vintage Humor for Wine Lovers Malcolm
Kushner Associates. He is also a cocreator of the humor
exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Frequently
interviewed by the media, Kushner has been profiled in Time
Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, and numerous other
publications. His television and radio appearances include CNN,
National Public Radio, CNBC, Voice of America, and The Larry King
Show. His annual "Cost of Laughing Index" has been featured on The
Tonight Show and the front page of The Wall Street Journal. Need a
great speaker for your next meeting or event? Contact Malcolm at
P.O. Box 7509, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, call 831-425-4839, or e-mail
him at mk@kushnergroup.com. Visit his Web site at
www.kushnergroup.com.
目錄：
Introduction.Part I: Presenting with Purpose.Chapter 1:
Presentations: One Key to Doing Business.Chapter 2: The Four Ws:
Who, What, Where, and Why.Chapter 3: Pumping Up Your
Research.Chapter 4: Organizing Your Message.Chapter 5: Me, Worry?
Controlling Anxiety.Part II: Creating a Presentation: The
Basics.Chapter 6: Building the Body with Stories, Statistics, and
Other Good Stuff.Chapter 7: Setting a Style: Choosing Your Words
Carefully.Chapter 8: Using Humor Effectively.Chapter 9: Tying It
All Together: Introductions, Transitions, and Conclusions.Chapter
10: Planning Powerful Visual Aids.Part III: Giving Your
Presentation with Ease.Chapter 11: Making Body Talk: What''s Out,
What''s In, and What''s International.Chapter 12: Appreciating Your
Audience.Chapter 13: What Did You Say? Fielding Questions.Part IV:
Mastering the Power of PowerPoint.Chapter 14: Employing Stunningly
Simple Design Techniques.Chapter 15: Considering Cool Tricks to
Whip Your Audience Into a Frenzy.Chapter 16: Avoiding Common
Mistakes with PowerPoint.Part V: Checking Out Tips and Tricks for
Common Presentations.Chapter 17: Succeeding in Sales and Other
Motivational Presentations.Chapter 18: Tackling Technical and
Financial Presentations.Chapter 19: Making Informational Briefings
and Training Presentations.Chapter 20: Presenting a Business Plan
to a Venture Capitalist or Your Boss.Chapter 21: Making Virtual
Presentations: Phone, Video, Web, and E-Mail.Chapter 22: Impressing
with International Presentations.Chapter 23: Dealing with Impromptu
Presentations, Panels, and Roundtables.Part VI: The Part of
Tens.Chapter 24: Ten or So Comeback Lines to Use When Things Go
Wrong.Chapter 25: Ten or So Tips for Presentations at Public
Meetings.Chapter 26: Ten or So Things to Check Before You
Present.Index.
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