Impactful Presentations

December 2008

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Why you should read this book

The ability to deliver clear and confident presentations is a key skill for any manager or business executive. In today's business environment, the ability to influence, persuade and communicate through the medium of Presentations is paramount to the success and credibility of the manager or team leader. Whether a veteran in the boardroom, someone with little or no experience, or an executive who wants that reminder, just to 'sharpen their saw', this book will provide an easy, yet insightful guide into the key best practice skills required to make impactful presentations. Its size and layout is ideal for the time-poor executive who wants all the best practice information at their finger tips in an uncomplicated reference guide.

How this book will help the reader

The idea is that the reader can easily dip in and out of chapters, reading those which are most relevant to them.

Chapter 1 provides an understanding of the purpose of presentations and how information is transferred to the listener
Chapter 2 examines the key communication considerations for making presentations
Chapters 3 and 4 outline the steps to preparing and structuring the presentation, with a key focus on the importance of identifying the characteristics of the audience.
In chapters 5 and 6 there are tips on the various types of visual aids that can enhance the presentation, with a particular focus on using PowerPoint to best effect
Chapter 7 looks at personal delivery skills. These are the skills which have the biggest impact on your audience. Competent personal delivery skills, such as how you use your voice, body language and eye contact, ensures you influence your audience with a convincing presentation, delivered professionally.
In the final chapter, you will learn how to manage questions and handle those 'challenging' members of your audience confidently.

Endorsements

Impactful Presentations has achieved excellent endorsements including the following:

"This book gives all the tips and information necessary to make impactful presentations. Not only will it benefit those new to giving presentations, but is also a very useful reminder to those who make presentations on a regular basis. The chapter on personal delivery gives a great summary of all the things the presenter can do to really engage the listener. There is also good advice on how to avoid boring your audience, particularly with the dreaded slides presentation."
Fidelma Casey Production Manager, Diageo Baileys Global Supply

"Yvonne Farrell has written 'a little book with huge impact'. The ability to deliver impactful presentations is a key skill of any executive in business today. This book is an easy read, packed with many insights, and full of invaluable tips. A must read for anyone who makes presentations."
Ciaran Mulligan Joint Managing Director, Blue Insurances Ltd.