Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 17. Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals
"Top tips for building a presentation that matters and a Five-part Structure that will help turn your presentation into a conversation.
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Kathryn Dill (photo, left) presents the 3 components of natural presenting.
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According to Greg Stone (photo, left), "Many executives start presentations about products or initiatives with a vague theme statement, often expressed with as much pith as a puff of smoke: “We have a new focus on customer satisfaction,” or “Our current strategic goals are execution and innovation.
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"Public speaking means – for most people – stress and a sudden flurry of decision-making under stress.
"Poor use of PowerPoint is such a common bad habit that it’s almost become the norm in the corporate world.
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"In his book "The Virgin Way," Richard Branson reveals that he loathes speaking in public.
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