Product Description
"Say It With Presentations" contains presentation techniques from the bestselling author of "Say It With Charts". A top-notch business presentation is equal parts information and entertainment. "Say It With Presentations" helps managers create the perfect mix of information, graphics, pacing, and "off-the-cuff" humor. It includes hands-on information on everything from defining the situation to developing the right mix of visual aids-to interest your audience without overpowering them. Since 1985, Gene Zelazny's bestselling "Say It With Charts" has given presenters the building blocks for dynamic presentations. Now, his graphics-rich "Say It With Presentations" guides the reader step-by-step through the process, utilizing up-to-date business audience research to deliver: dozens of practical tips-from communication masters, including Tom Peters; tested techniques to set the perfect time-right from the start; and tips and tools for using the latest audio/visual technology.
From the Back Cover
Use these tips and techniques to organize a powerful, effective business presentation-and deliver it with confidence. You've been asked-or more likely told-to give a business presentation. Say It With Presentations will quickly replace your confusion with confidence, and give you the insights and techniques to make your presentation interesting, inspiring, and, most of all, effective. Tapping decades of experience, Gene Zelazny will help you put together an impressive presentation-one that delivers a focused message and gets the desired results.
This presentation primer includes Zelazny's secrets for success:
The audience's Bill of Rights-Strategies to keep the needs of the audience first and foremost in your mind.
Designing Charts for the Zen of It-Anyone can design dynamite charts, including you. This section shows you how.
Take Humor Seriously-Learn when, why, and how to use humor to get your points across.
Successful presentations can propel you and your business forward. Knowing how to communicate effectively to large and small audiences can enhance your reputation and create exciting new opportunities. So relax, clear your mind, and let the hundreds of valuable tips and pointers Say It With Presentations guide you through your next presentation-and ultimately further along your chosen career path.
About the Author
Gene Zelazny is director of Visual Communications for McKinsey & Company, where he works with the professional consulting staff to create, design, and rehearse presentations. Zelazny frequently shares his ideas at many of the world's major business schools, including Chicago, Columbia, Harvard, Kellogg, INSEAD, London Business School, Oxford, Sloan, Stanford, Tuck, and Wharton. His bestselling Say It with Charts has been translated into French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
