Title:
Communication 2000 2E : powerful presentations
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Publication Information:
Cincinnati : South-Western, 2002
Physical Description:
1 CD-ROM ; 12 cm
ISBN:
9780538433136
General Note:
Accompanies text of the same title : HD30 A43 2002
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Summary
Summary
This softcover text emphasizes the importance of developing effective presentation skills for use in the workplace. The ability to prepare and deliver a variety of presentations with credibility and confidence is a critical workplace skill. The workshops provided give instruction on how to understand the roles of presenters and listeners, prepare and organize content for a presentation, analyze an audience, use persuasion strategies, and understand strategies for overcoming communication apprehension. Multimedia components enhance the impact of the workshops so users can complete a variety of exercises on the computer, watch video footage of people effectively communicating on the job, and use the Internet to conduct further research.
Table of Contents
| Workshop 1 Presentations in Business: The importance of being a skillful presenter | p. 2 |
| Video Spotlight: Introduction to Workplace Presentations | p. 5 |
| Workshop 2 Overcoming Fear: Strategies for relieving communication apprehension | p. 10 |
| Video Spotlight: Toastmasters: Dealing with Apprehension | p. 13 |
| Workshop 3 The Roles of Presenters and Listeners: Understanding your audience's messages | p. 18 |
| Workshop 4 Before the Presentation: Preparing for your audience's needs | p. 24 |
| Video Spotlight: Know Your Audience | p. 26 |
| Workshop 5 Developing Content: Knowing your purpose and gathering information for key ideas | p. 30 |
| Video Spotlight: Kiki Stockhammer: Effective Sales Presentations | p. 33 |
| Workshop 6 Organizing a Presentation: Using outlines, introductions, transitions, and conclusions effectively | p. 38 |
| Literature Connection: "The Overworked Elocutionist," | p. 42 |
| Workshop 7 Involving the Audience: Engaging your audience and using visual aids | p. 46 |
| Video Spotlight: airwalk: Involving the Audience | p. 49 |
| Literature Connection: "I Have a Dream," | p. 50 |
| Workshop 8 Questions and Answers: Planning for and handling question and answer sessions | p. 56 |
| Workshop 9 The Art of Informing: Enhancing listeners' understanding in an informational presentation | p. 64 |
| Workshop 10 The Art of Persuasion: Strategies for persuasive speaking and holding an audience's attention | p. 72 |
| Video Spotlight: The Blood Drive: Persuasion Techniques | p. 75 |
| Field Study | p. 80 |
| Glossary | p. 84 |
