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Managing Presentations
Communicating with Impact
First Edition
- Savita Bhan Wakhlu - Founder Director, Jagriti Communications, New Delhi
Other Titles in:
Management Communication
Management Communication
October 2000 | 160 pages | SAGE Response
Communicating effectively is one of the keys to success in this increasingly competitive environment. Indeed, making presentations is now a crucial component of business communication. In this book Savita Wakhlu provides a detailed roadmap for anyone who wishes to master the art of speaking in public. The Book provides detailed guidelines and special tips that will enable professionals to communicate with impact. It emphasises that communication skills can not only be learnt but an be improved with preparation and practice.
Divided into three parts, the first part of the book outlines the basics of communication adn provides an understanding of its essential features. Part two focuses on all the skills required to make effective presentations and presents a step-by-step guide from the planning of a presentation to its final delivery. Also discussed is the use of audio-visual aids to enhance presentations. The Third part of the book deals with profession-specific presentations, highlighting the peculiarities of each.
Divided into three parts, the first part of the book outlines the basics of communication adn provides an understanding of its essential features. Part two focuses on all the skills required to make effective presentations and presents a step-by-step guide from the planning of a presentation to its final delivery. Also discussed is the use of audio-visual aids to enhance presentations. The Third part of the book deals with profession-specific presentations, highlighting the peculiarities of each.
Forward Jamshed J Irani
Preface
PART ONE: COMMUNICATION: THE FOUNDATION
Introduction
The Communication Process: Verbal and Non-Verbal
PART TWO: THE A-Z OF MAKING PRESENTATIONS
Speaking in Public
Evaluation of Your Presentation Skills
Taking Care of Your Nerves
The Relevance of Preparation
Organizing for a Smooth Flow of Ideas
The Final Act
Visuals for Impact
Handling Questions/Objections and Difficult Participants
Special Speeches
PART THREE: PRESENTATIONS BY DIFFERENT PROFESSIONALS
Sales Presentations
Television Artist/Host
Radio Broadcaster
Trainers and Facilitators
Advertising Executive
Appendices
Select Bibliography
Index