Presenting

✍ Scribed by DK

• Publisher: DK
• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 98
• Series: DK Essential Managers
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

DK brings you a practical guide summarising the skills you need to succeed at presenting and hold the audience in the palm of your hand!

Introducing DK'S Essential Managers - a one-stop guide full of top tips to boost performance and passion within a business environment.

Jam-packed with tools needed to communicate effectively and develop self-conviction, from preparing presentations to understanding your audience, this business management book offers the latest tips and tricks on opening with impact, putting your message across, captivating your listeners, and will boost your presentation skills like never before.

Enveloped in a slim and sleek design, Essential Managers encompasses:

-A practical how-to approach complete with step-by-step instructions and checklists
-Diagrams and illustrations to complement the tips and tricks featured throughout
-'In focus' panels to explore and reflect on key subjects in depth
-Effective 'ask yourself' questions to promote self-growth in a business environment

With power in every page, discover top tips on how to read the room, overcome nerves and deal with difficult questions. Whether it's leading discussions, handling hecklers or inspiring others - invest in this must-have management book and hone your power and confidence for life.

The days of monotonous meetings are over! So stand out from the crowd today with an all-encompassing strategic guide to preparing your presentations. With effective advice on dressing to impress, managing your pace and rehearsing your script, this business book will positively influence your people skills and hone your leadership style.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our Essential Managers series? A total of 10 titles, this curated collection of business books will help you hone your power and maximise your potential as an effective manager. Learn how to develop your leadership skills with Essential Managers - Leadership or improve upon your people skills with Essential Managers - Managing People. Tailored to your business goals, discover the DK book that's right for you!

Why settle for mediocre management when you can be unbeatable in your business!

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Planning to present
Putting the audience first
Presenting and selling
Presenting formally
Planning the structure
Selecting a framework
Opening and closing
Winning with words
Introducing visual aids
Using presentation software
Presenting virtually
Chapter 2 Preparing and practising
Getting word perfect
Pacing yourself
Being spontaneous
Planning the practicalities
Respecting other cultures
Solving problems
Getting ready for the off
Chapter 3 Taking centre stage
Creating a good first impression
Looking confident
Holding the audience
Taming nerves
Speaking powerfully
Succeeding with formal speeches
Running the Q&A
Answering tough questions
Dealing with the media
Talking to reporters
Index
Acknowledgments