Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 17. Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals
"Preparation for a killer presentation is counterintuitive because it runs against everything business people naturally do when it comes to preparing their talks.
"It’s not about sleek graphics or the presentation software you use.
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"When it comes to video editing, you may be wondering what’s the best tool to use.
According to Jeffrey Sharlach (photo, left), "People tend to worry about all the wrong things when they have to do a presentation.
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"If you're tired of standing in front of your audience and shuffling through slides, you're definitely not alone.
These articles will take you through the process of creating and using documents.
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"There's no single formula for a great talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common.
"Communicating with others is an essential skill in business dealings, family affairs, and romantic relationships.
Presented by Polina Marinova (photo, left) at Fortune.
"In short, there’s a lot of variables that can affect what makes for a good presentation.
Curtis Newbold presents an infographic on the topic.
"If you’ve got a presentation to give at work or school — or are perhaps getting ready to speak at a TEDx event?
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"When I started, I assumed every company would have its own set of problems.
"Don’t panic, but if you want to engage your audience in a presentation, you have about 30 seconds to make it happen.
"A good presentation depends, at least partly, on good slide design.
"What do you do when you feel bullied by the audience?
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"Looking for some new ideas for tools to support your work?