Presentation Zen
Presentation Zen

Author: Garr Reynolds

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2009-04-15

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0321601890

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FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

Presenting Data Effectively
Presenting Data Effectively

Author: Stephanie Evergreen

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2017-04-29

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1506353118

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This book focuses on the best possible communication strategies for anyone working with data. From students developing a research poster to faculty presenting data findings at a conference, it provides the guiding principles of presenting data in evidence-based ways so that audiences are more engaged and researchers are better understood.

Presenting.
Presenting.

Author: Norman Eng

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780998587547

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As you present in the classroom, at department meetings, conferences, or workshops, do you ever wonder if the audience really cares what you're saying? If they truly "get" your topic or message? If your slides are clear? If you're doing it right?These are fair questions. In the end, what you really want is for students, colleagues, and peers to be moved. To be like, WOW, I've never thought about it that way! No matter if you're lecturing about postmodernism, persuading your department to start a new program, or presenting your latest research. What you need is a system to help you communicate persuasively. And one that takes your slides to the next level. "PRESENTING. The Professor's Guide to Powerful Communication" is that system. It focuses you on the most important part: the audience experience. In other words, what is the audience thinking about as they listen to you? What are they doing? Where might they be confused, bored, or disengaged? In this book, you will learn:-The best way to present (hint: think of the way documentaries do it)-How to create a focused one-sentence message takeaway audiences won't forget -A simple 3-step presentation structure that engages them every step of the way-The "user experience" way to design slides that makes it easier to process-How to redesign your "bad" slide-And much moreWritten by the author of "Teaching College: The Ultimate Guide to Lecturing, Presenting, and Engaging Audiences," this concise book helps educators turn their topic into a transformative learning experience through a step-by-step process. Includes plenty of cross-disciplinary examples, including "before-and-after" slides.

Envisioning Information
Envisioning Information

Author: Edward R. Tufte

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780961392116

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Escaping flatland -- Micro/macro readings -- Layering and separation -- Small multiples -- Color and information -- Narratives and space and time -- Epilogue.

Presenting Data: How to Communicate Your Message Effectively
Presenting Data: How to Communicate Your Message Effectively

Author: Ed Swires-Hennessy

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-08-05

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1118901843

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A clear easy-to-read guide to presenting your message using statistical data Poor presentation of data is everywhere; basic principles are forgotten or ignored. As a result, audiences are presented with confusing tables and charts that do not make immediate sense. This book is intended to be read by all who present data in any form. The author, a chartered statistician who has run many courses on the subject of data presentation, presents numerous examples alongside an explanation of how improvements can be made and basic principles to adopt. He advocates following four key ‘C’ words in all messages: Clear, Concise, Correct and Consistent. Following the principles in the book will lead to clearer, simpler and easier to understand messages which can then be assimilated faster. Anyone from student to researcher, journalist to policy adviser, charity worker to government statistician, will benefit from reading this book. More importantly, it will also benefit the recipients of the presented data. ‘Ed Swires-Hennessy, a recognised expert in the presentation of statistics, explains and clearly describes a set of “principles” of clear and objective statistical communication. This book should be required reading for all those who present statistics.’ Richard Laux, UK Statistics Authority ‘I think this is a fantastic book and hope everyone who presents data or statistics makes time to read it first.’ David Marder, Chief Media Adviser, Office for National Statistics, UK ‘Ed’s book makes his tried-and-tested material widely available to anyone concerned with understanding and presenting data. It is full of interesting insights, is highly practical and packed with sensible suggestions and nice ideas that you immediately want to try out.’ Dr Shirley Coleman, Principal Statistician, Industrial Statistics Research Unit, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Newcastle University, UK

How to Present
How to Present

Author: Michelle Bowden

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-01-23

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1118476301

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Do you get nervous when presenting at work? Do you want to showcase your knowledge, influence people and accelerate your career? Would you like to learn the secrets of successful speaking, communicating and presenting? How to Present reveals how you can be a confident, clear and influential presenter every time. Presentation skills expert Michelle Bowden shares her internationally proven 13-step system to exceptional presenting, starting with analysis (plan what you would like to achieve), then design (put your presentation together) and delivery (communicate your message for results). Whether you're presenting or speaking to one person or thousands, this is the essential guide to becoming an outstanding presenter. How to Present will help you: maximise your impact in meetings, conferences and conversations manage your nerves so you feel calm and confident engage your audience and master the art of persuasion deliver your message clearly and with authority command attention and achieve your goals! There is no other book on the market like this that will take you step-by-step through the process of successful presenting. —Steve Weston, Managing Director of Retail Lending, UK Retail and Business Banking division, Barclays

Presenting to Win
Presenting to Win

Author: Jerry Weissman

Publisher: FT Press

Published: 2008-11-17

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 0137005067

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Thirty million presentations will be given today. Millions will fail. Millions more will be received with yawns. A rare few will establish the most profound connection, in which presenter and audience understand each other perfectly...discover common ground... and, together, decide to act. In this fully updated edition, Jerry Weissman, the world’s #1 presentation consultant, shows how to connect with even the toughest, most high-level audiences...and move them to action! He teaches presenters of all kinds how to dump those PowerPoint templates once and for all and tell compelling stories that focus on what’s in it for the audience. Weissman’s techniques have proven themselves with billions of dollars on the line. Thousands of his elite clients have already mastered them. Now it’s your turn! • What you must do to tell your story Focus before Flow: identifying your real goals and message • The power of the WIIFY: What’s In It For You Staying focused on what your audience really wants • Capture your audience in 90 seconds... and never let go! Opening Gambits and compelling linkages • Master the art of online Web conferencing Connecting with your invisible audience • From brainstorming through delivery Crafting the Power Presentation, one step at a time Named by FORTUNE Magazine as a "Must-Read" "Jerry Weissman makes the challenge of producing and delivering effective presentations delightfully simple. Read it and benefit!" Tim Koogle,Founding CEO, Yahoo! “A great read for all of us who have ever struggled with any aspect of our public speaking skills. Presenting to Win contains the same timeless techniques that helped me [18] years ago.” Jeff Raikes, former President, Microsoft Business Division, Microsoft Corporation, and CEO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation “Jerry is The Man when it comes to making great pitches. If your pitch doesn’t get a whole lot better after reading this book, something is wrong with you.” Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director and Chairman, Garage Technology Ventures, and bestselling author of The Art of the Start “Presenting to Win is the shortest path to applause for any presenter. It will be your bible for the PowerPoint Age. It’s loaded with easy actions and real examples that really work. I’ve used them. I know.” Scott Cook, Founder, Intuit

The Wall Street Journal Guide to Information Graphics: The Dos and Don'ts of Presenting Data, Facts, and Figures
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Information Graphics: The Dos and Don'ts of Presenting Data, Facts, and Figures

Author: Dona M. Wong

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2013-12-16

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 039360974X

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The definitive guide to the graphic presentation of information. In today’s data-driven world, professionals need to know how to express themselves in the language of graphics effectively and eloquently. Yet information graphics is rarely taught in schools or is the focus of on-the-job training. Now, for the first time, Dona M. Wong, a student of the information graphics pioneer Edward Tufte, makes this material available for all of us. In this book, you will learn: to choose the best chart that fits your data; the most effective way to communicate with decision makers when you have five minutes of their time; how to chart currency fluctuations that affect global business; how to use color effectively; how to make a graphic “colorful” even if only black and white are available. The book is organized in a series of mini-workshops backed up with illustrated examples, so not only will you learn what works and what doesn’t but also you can see the dos and don’ts for yourself. This is an invaluable reference work for students and professional in all fields.

Presenting the Past
Presenting the Past

Author: Larry J. Zimmerman

Publisher: Rowman Altamira

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780759100251

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An integrated set of seven volumes designed to teach novice archaeologists and students the basics of doing archaeology.