Presentation Skills For Managers, 2E
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Introduction: Why consider the Actor’s perspective?
PART 1: Foundation
1. Rehearsal Process
The Talk Through
The Walk Through
Dress Rehearsal
The Rehearsal Process and You
Manager’s Checklist
2. The Essentials
The Feet, the Hands, and the Face
Making eye contact work for you
Empowering your voice
Avoiding filler words
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3. Fear and confidence
Why am I Nervous?
Harnessing Your Nerves
Know Your Symptoms
Manager’s Checklist
PART 2: Content
4. Audience Analysis
Audience Demographics
Audience Mindset
Expectations
Audience Analysis is Essential to Creating Your Presentation
Manager’s Checklist
5. Acting techniques that help you create content
Identifying Your Presentation Objectives
Using Presentation Strategies
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6. The Blueprint for every Presentation
Introduction
Organizing Your Presentation Body
Conclusion
Working with Your Performance Notes
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PART 3: Delivery
7. Storytelling for audience engagement
Why Storytelling?
How to Tell a Story
Incorporating Stories into Presentations
Storytelling is Fluid
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8. Performance techniques
Make It All about You
Control Your Visuals
Get Away From the Furniture
Don’t Match the Backdrop
Reading Your Audience
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9. Stage Movement
Your Stage is Your Stage
Being Seen
Confident First Impressions and Final Moments
Using Your Stage
Seated Presentations
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10. Actors’ secrets for sharing the stage
Preparing to Co-Present
Group Presentation Rehearsal
Co-Presenting with someone who wants to “Wing It”
Presenting on a Panel
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11. Q&A management
Planning for Audience Questions
Elements of a Good Answer
How to Not Answer a Question
Rehearsing Q&A
Manager’s Checklist
Conclusion
Appendix, Blueprint, Stage Layouts
Proven Techniques for Designing and Delivering a Powerful Presentation Every Time
Great presentations have the power to impact people, boost careers, and generate interest in both the speaker and the topic. Presentation Skills for Managers, Second Edition equips you with the tools and confidence needs to create compelling, persuasive presentations. This fully revised edition of the popular guide shows you how to utilize both modern technology and time-tested methods to engage any audience.
Drawing from her unique background in both the business and acting worlds, author Kerri Garbis explains how to best engage audiences and present prepared content. You’ll learn how to address groups of all sizes in any setting.
Presentation Skills for Managers, Second Edition provides brand new insights on:
• Planning and rehearsing your presentation
• Using storytelling to engage your audience
• Using acting techniques to deliver a memorable presentation
• Knowing what your audience needs and giving it to them
• Managing Q&A to deliver effective responses
The tips and techniques in this book will guide you in how to make your presentation one that always leaves a lasting and positive impression on your audience.
Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page:
• Clear, concise definitions of presentation terms and jargon
• Tips for being smart when planning and delivering your presentation
• How-to hints of the pros for smooth, successful presentations
• Practical advice to avoid mistakes during the entire process
• Warning signs for where things could go wrong
• Actual examples of principles and practices described in the book
• Specific procedures and techniques for creating a great presentation