Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 17. Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Other Visuals
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"Fortunately, eloquence is a skill that can be taught, practiced, and mastered.
"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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"Many people are afraid of public speaking.
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"When we speak, we have about 60 seconds to capture our audience's attention, establish credibility, orient them to our topic, and motivate them to listen, says Darlene Price, president of Well Said, Inc.
Jacquelyn Smith relays the advice of Darlene Price (photo, left).
"When it comes to persuasive communication, if you wander, you are lost.
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"Developing an effective presentation is akin to the value chain in business: a series of activities performed to deliver a valuable product or service.
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"There are many different ways of telling a story, but everything starts with an idea.