One Step Ahead: Giving Presentations

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The One Step Ahead series is for all those who need to communicate more effectively in a range of real-life situations. Each title provides up-to-date practical guidance, tips, and valuable language tools that will enhance the reader's writing and speaking abilities.This book of realistic advice and useful tips can teach even the most dais-shy executive how to give clear and effective presentations. A lively, accessible, and illustrated guide, the book is divided into two sections. First the author provides comprehensive advice on writing, rehearsing, andgiving the presentation, both as an individual or as part of a team. Next up is a useful presenter's toolkit to inspire and build confidence and help with the tricky task of presenting across languages and cultures. This valuable guide* Gives lively, accessible, and illustrated preparation, rehearsal, and visual aids for both group and individual presenting* Breaks down and discusses the components of presentation* Contains a handy reference section featuring a presenter's toolkit for quick inspiration* Offers step-by-step guidance and key ways to make a successful presentation* Steers the way to more effective personal communicationPacked with time-tested methods, this guide transforms public presentation from foggy mire to terra firma.