Download or read book The Concise Adair on Communication and Presentation Skills written by JOHN. ADAIR and published by Thorogood Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Poor communication is one of the prime causes of personal and business failure" There are many books on communication, however, few writers share John Adair's wide experience of management and leadership development in both business and military spheres. His experience adds a rarely found depth and insight to hard-edged practical skills and techniques that you can put into practice. He covers important topics such as listening skills, effective reading and writing techniques, how to argue/discuss for the best outcomes, how to manage meetings both face to face and online, how to coach, give briefings and communicate to achieve the right results. John Adair's books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. This book encapsulates his writing on the art and skills of effective communication. You will find it equally valuable whether you are beginning your career or looking for an expert refresher course.
Download or read book The Concise Adair on Leadership written by John Eric Adair and published by Thorogood Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As management fads come and go, John Adair's work remains a beacon of practical advice and shrewd insights. His books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. The Concise Adair on Leadership encapsulates his writing on how to develop your own leadership potential, to motivate your colleagues and to build a creative and high-performing team.
Download or read book Enhancing Your Presentation Skills written by Till K. Kahrs and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-09-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “p>Enhancing Your Presentation Skills is a highly entertaining, comprehensive, step-by-step book about presentation skills. Communications skills expert, Till Kahrs, shares his experience and insight regarding this subject in a precise, easy to understand fashion, so that the reader will be able to apply the skills that he or she learns from this book immediately. Kahrs examines the intricacies of overcoming the fear of public speaking, which is considered by many to be the number one fear that people have, by covering all of the presentation skills basics including eye contact, gestures, volume, inflection, and organization. Enhancing Your Presentation Skills goes far beyond the fundamentals, however, as the author shares his knowledge about the design and the delivery of visuals, handling questions and answers, thinking on your feet, and even handling the media. To top it off, Kahrs concludes with a bonus section about verbal and dialogue skills that really puts it all together for the reader. By using real life examples, stories, and anecdotes Till Kahrs is able to clearly illustrate what works and what doesnt when it comes to presentation skills. Anyone who speaks in public and values the ability to communicate effectively should read this book.
Download or read book Effective Presentation Skills written by Steve Mandel and published by Crisp Learning. This book was released on 1993 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers will learn tips for reducing anxiety, eight steps to better organization, how to analyze their audience, and ten tips for planning successful visual aids.
Download or read book John Adair s 100 Greatest Ideas for Brilliant Communication written by John Adair and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Communicate Effectively...in an Instant John Adair’s 100 Greatest Ideas for Brilliant Communication is all you need to master the skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading, from one of the world’s best-known and moist sought-after authorities on leadership and management. Inside you will find: 10 Greatest Ideas for Giving Presentations 12 Greatest Ideas for Leading Effective Meetings 5 Greatest Ideas for Delighting Your Customers 24 Greatest Ideas for Effective Speaking 9 Greatest Ideas for Clear Writing ...and 40 other fantastic ideas, tips and tricks that will give you the confidence, answers, and inspiration you need to succeed.
Download or read book The Truth About Perfecting Your Presentation Skills Collection written by James O'Rourke and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-11-03 with total page 976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 150 powerful bite-size presentation and communication solutions for motivating any audience to action: colleagues, employees, customers, anyone! Three full books of breakthrough techniques for presenting and communicating more effectively! Discover how to speak more confidently… prepare well, and manage anxiety… connect with any audience, especially customers… know when to sell the steak, and when to sell the sizzle… supercharge your business writing for web and print… and much more! From world-renowned leaders and experts, including James O’Rourke, Michael R. Solomon, Natalie Canavor, and Claire Meirowitz
Download or read book Concise Adair On Leadership written by Neil Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Concise Adair on Leadership written by John Adair and published by Thorogood Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterclass in the art of leadership by John Adair. As management fads come and go, John Adair's work remains a beacon of practical advice and shrewd insights. His books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. The Concise Adair on Leadership encapsulates his writing on how to develop your own leadership potential, to motivate your colleagues and to build a creative and high-performing team. "... without doubt one of the foremost thinkers on the subject in the world.' Sir John Harvey Jones
Download or read book The Presentation Skills Workshop written by Sherron Bienvenu and published by Amacom Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workshop supplies all the hands-on instruction and practical tools needed to design and lead effective training sessions. It supplies many tools, such as lesson plans, overheads, learning exercises, worksheets and examples.
Download or read book Speaking Professionally written by Alan Zaremba and published by South Western Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [This book] is the perfect text for anyone who fears the presentation setting and desires to improve speaking proficiency. Whether you need to overcome a case of "stage fright" or polish your presentation skills, [it] provides the tools you need to become a confident and skilled speaker in professional and personal environments.-Back cover.
Download or read book Successful Presentation Skills written by Andrew J. Bradbury and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good presentation involves effective communication and is essential for business success. This guide addresses the common problems people face--overcoming nerves, handling visual aids, and shaping the presentation itself.
Download or read book Effective Presentation Skills written by Robert Dilts and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The demands of the "Information Age" make it increasingly necessary and likely that we will need to make presentations as part of our normal activities. Making an effective presentation requires the ability to communicate and relate to other people. These are very basic skills, yet they are not usually taught to us as part of our traditional classroom education or professional training. The purpose of this book is to provide some of the key practical communication and relational skills necessary to make effective presentations. the focus is on people who make presentations for professional reasons. In particular, it focuses on presentations for teaching and training purposes, i.e., those related to organizational learning. In addition to professional trainers and teachers, it includes managers, consultants and others who need to share knowledge and information. The book covers three general areas involved in making effective presentations in a learning context including (1) basic principles for forming an effective communication strategy, (2) designing and planning effective presentations and presentation materials and (3) managing issues related to motivation and interactions with a group or audience.
Download or read book Practical Presentation Skills written by Brandt Johnson and published by Nicholas Brealey. This book was released on 2019-10-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deliver compelling presentations in any context, from a meeting with colleagues to a client pitch or keynote address. Whenever you talk to anyone, you are presenting yourself and your ideas to an audience. You are giving a presentation. This could be in person, on the phone, or via videoconference. In any case, both your content and your delivery contribute to the vitality and effectiveness of your message. Too many speakers fail to engage their audience and get their ideas across. Don't be one of them! Practical Presentation Skills will help you master the three fundamental elements responsible for a presentation's success: authenticity, focus, and strength.
Download or read book Presentation Skills written by Patsy McCarthy and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2002-09-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering practical and constructive advice for students giving presentations, this book presents a detailed explanation of how to conduct a successful presentation and how to feel at ease with public speaking. The book includes: Real-life examples illustrating how to achieve an effective presentation Explains the importance of body language, voice control and the relationship with your audience Demonstrates an awareness of cross-cultural communication a thoroughly up-to-date analysis of new technologies as a medium through which to communicate. Written from a practical perspective, this text will be essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers, together with students on professional and vocational courses. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Download or read book Presentation Skills for Students written by Joan van Emden and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the essential guide to the most transferable of all student skills: delivering a presentation clearly, coherently and confidently. Written in a friendly and accessible style, it takes the fear out of public speaking and helps students to acquire the skills they need to deliver effective presentations at university and in their future careers. Revised and updated throughout, it provides readers with practical guidance on controlling their nerves, creating visual aids and structuring presentations. This is an invaluable resource for students of all disciplines in further or higher education who have to give presentations as part of their course. It is also ideal for recent graduates looking to hone their presentation skills as they enter the job market. New to this Edition: - Fully updated to reflect the latest developments in technology, with new material on making the most of the latest software, platforms and networking tools - Gives students even more support with additional exercises and checklists
Download or read book COMMUNICATION SKILLS written by LEENA SEN and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2007-09-20 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, the need for communication skills has become more important than ever before. Communication plays a vital role — be it the preparation one has to do to face an interview or deal with diverse business deals, or interacting with colleagues, superiors, and others. The Second Edition of this text, based on the feedback received from the readers, continues to highlight the vital skills one needs for effectively communicating in diverse situations. Divided into five parts, the text shows the power of three V’s of communication — the verbal, the visual and the vocal, examining at the same time the role of formal and informal communication methods, and stressing the significance of grapevine in organizations. It also demonstrates how important listening is, and the basic skill-sets needed by a manager for business dealings. Further, the text gives the nuances of verbal communication and the factors necessary for preparing a presentation besides giving a comprehensive view of non-verbal communication. It highlights the role of written communication, the importance of business writing, the formats of business letters, memos, and report writing, and how flawed thinking impedes written communication. The text concludes by emphasizing the crucial role played by corporate communication in enhancing an organization’s image. What’s New to This Edition : New concepts such as Fog Index/Readability Index, Business Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, e-mail Etiquette, Virtual Team Skills, and Social Skills. Many exercises and other inputs. Written in a clear and straightforward style and in a student-friendly fashion, this concise and compact text is intended both for students of management and for young executives and managers.
Download or read book Study Skills for Town and Country Planning written by Adam Sheppard and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sheppard and Smith provide a clear, accessible and friendly guide to studying to become a planner, with great tips, insight and advice – including what employers will be looking for and the importance of lifelong learning" - Michael Harris, Deputy Head of Policy and Research, Royal Town Planning Institute "If you are thinking of studying town and country planning at university, this book tells you what to expect and how to succeed" - Cliff Hague, Emeritus Professor of Heriot-Watt University and Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute Study Skills for Town and Country Planning is a basic introduction to studying planning, a 'how to' for students to develop a relevant skill set to succeed in their degree, and a guide to applying those skills in a very practical and diverse workplace. Clearly written and accessible, the book includes: Up-to-date case studies, providing real examples of applying the relevant tools and techniques covered in the book Practical activities, such as preparing and practising presentations and drafting short reports 'Tips for Success' Suggestions for further reading a Glossary explaining new terms This student-focused guide provides an introduction to the study skills associated with town and country planning for anyone considering or already studying a planning related course. Adam Sheppard is a senior lecturer in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the University of the West of England. Nick Smith is a senior lecturer in the Department of Planning and Architecture at the University of the West of England.
