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Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter) [Paperback]

Garr Reynolds
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8 Dec 2011 0321811984 978-0321811981 2
Best-selling author and popular speaker Garr Reynolds is back in this newly revised edition of his classic, best-selling book,Presentation Zen, in which he showed readers there is a better way to reach the audience through simplicity and storytelling, and gave them the tools to confidently design and deliver successful presentations.

In this new edition, Garr gives his readers new, fresh examples to draw inspiration from, with a whole new chapter for those who present on more technical and educational topics based on techniques used by many presenters who give high-level talks at TED and other powerhouse events. Whether the reader is in research, technology, business, or education–this book will show them how to take what could look like a really dry presenation and reinvigorate the material in totally fresh (and sometimes interactive!) ways that will make it memorable and resonate with the audience.

Staying true to the mission of the first), Garr combines solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity to help readers along the path to simpler, more effective presentations that will be appreciated, remembered, and best of all, acted upon.

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Garr Reynolds is the best-selling author of Presentation Zen, Presentation Zen Design, and The Naked Presenter, and a leading authority on presentation design and delivery. A sought-after speaker and consultant, his clients include many in the Fortune 500. A writer, designer, and musician, he is currently Associate Professor of Management at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan. Garr is a former corporate trainer for Sumitomo Electric and worked as the Manager for Worldwide User Group Relations at Apple, Inc. His popular blog can be found at  presentationzen.com.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful... 15 July 2012
By Mark Stipanovsky TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition
I bought this book to help me present some psychotherapy stuff, theories and helpful information because I wanted to share some ideas I had.

And spent the next 4 years travelling to national and international conferences using the very simple and brilliant information on how to improve my presentations.

Less is more - otherwise just give out handouts and let the audience read them...

The book is also laid out in a wonderfully presented way and shows you the difference between a good and not so good slide.

PowerPoint is here to stay whether we like it or not and I have learnt to present an hours worth of material with 3 slides :
1. The beginning
2. The middle
3. The end...

Actually 4 slides as I have a slide with a list of references (a habit from my MSc Transactional Analysis assignments) and I learnt how to simplify from this book.

The pictures and examples are brilliant and you learn how to end up using PowerPoint as a visual aid rather than a screen with handouts on...

I would recommend this book to anyone who does presentations - this and the "Presentation Coach" also available via amazon.

Anyway, having PowerPoint "cue" slides - similar to using mind maps instead of copious amounts of notes - frees up your ability and your passion to deliver your message in a much more engaging way because you can get on with your presentation.

Also takes the pressure off when the laptop breaks / projector overheats etc as it will happen at some stage because you are not relying on "Death by PowerPoint..."

Well worth having in your collection...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Zen and the Art of Presentation 17 April 2012
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I saw Garr Reynolds give a presentation at Oxford University, and was so inspired that I bought his book (and the streaming video version!). I believe that this is a wonderful book on how to prepare, design and deliver presentations. Worth every penny.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read if you present using PowerPoint 21 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback
I have read many books on presenting and presentations and this is by far the best. It tells you how to improve your slides and then "shows" you. You see a rather poor slide and then you see an example of how it can radically be improved by using some of the simple techniques described in the book. Great advice on where to get your hands on amazing graphics, without breaking the bank. There are also oodles of practical tips on presentation delivery.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Evolve your ZEN - and become a PZ mentor
I choose this rating; as it is my job to give presentations;
and peer review colleges undertaking the same task. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mr R Neville
5.0 out of 5 stars How many of you present to the masses?
This book is exceptionally well writen, with a great flow to it. I present to many levels and this book helped me no end to develop better skills and also the design of of my... Read more
Published 13 days ago by MR J LISTER
5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the old habits create the 'zen' way
Everything I thought I knew about presenting turned on its head! Garr, makes sense, however my mind keeps saying even though I have been enlightened are the audience going to get... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Am
5.0 out of 5 stars best book on presentations
If you are looking to improve your presentations, look no further. Easy to understand and the perfect reference book to use every week
Published 2 months ago by Mr. D. J. Moody
4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing approach
This has provided me with new ways of looking at presentations and planning how to avoid the boring traditional death by Powerpoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by John
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Help
Interesting hand book on to how to do your presentation.

I got a new flow to my presentations - and it really got me thinking in a new way. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Henry Teodor Kayser
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book to reinvigorate presentation content and style
I bought this book on a recommendation and have found the layout, explanations and advice fresh and useful. Read more
Published 5 months ago by C L Turnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Presentation Zen - Love It!
Almost annoying that the concepts are so obvious (once they've been explained!). Really useful concepts, well structured and explained. The advice is immediately useful. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ade
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Excellent book for anyone who wants to set a personal style of presentations. The writing style is clear and helpful to design and deliver great presentations.
Published 7 months ago by StavrosP
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