Absolute Beginner's Guide to Winning Presentations

Author/creator Weissman, Jerry Author
Format Electronic
Publication InfoIndianapolis : Que Old Tappan : Pearson Education [Distributor]
Description240 p. ill 09.120 x 07.380 in.
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SeriesAbsolute Beginner's Guide Ser.
Summary Annotation <p><b>Jerry Weissman</b>, world-renowned guru of the corporate presentation and best-selling author, offers everyone, even absolute beginners, the benefit of his experience and expertise in crafting and delivering unforgettable speeches. Using the author's practical advice and step-by-step methods from his best-selling book,<i>Presenting to Win</i>, anyone can master the difficult task of communicating a call-to-action to others, be it a new customer, an employer, or an audience of hundreds.</p><p>The key to Weissman's philosophy is discovering what in the presentation represents the "Aha!" moment for the audience. Instead of focusing on flashy PowerPoint gimmicks or crafting facts to prove a point, this book walks the reader through the entire preparation process from brainstorming ideas and creating a story to preparing the slides and delivering the speech.</p><p>Using case studies from his work with companies like Yahoo!, Intel, Intuit, Cisco Systems, and Microsoft, Weissman demonstrates the techniques that have won him the respect and confidence of high-powered CEOs from around the world. After using this book to craft a high-quality message, even the most timid beginner will perform like a top-dollar, persuasive presenter with the audience feedback to prove it.</p>
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LCCN 2004100877
ISBN9780789731210
ISBN0789731215 (Trade Paper) Active Record
UPC 029236731212
Standard identifier# 9780789731210
Stock number00022027

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