Presentations For Dummies Book

	Introduction	1
	About This Book	1
	Conventions Used in This Book	2
	What You're Not to Read	2
	Foolish Assumptions	2
	How This Book Is Organized	3
	Icons Used in This Book	5
	Where to Go from Here	5
Part I	Presenting with Purpose	7
Chapter 1	Presentations: One Key to Doing Business	9
	Finding Out What You Need to Know	9
	Developing Your Presentation	11
	Delivering a Presentation	12
	Looking at PowerPoint Pointers	13
	Sizing Up Special Presentation Situations	14
Chapter 2	The Four Ws: Who, What, Where, and Why	17
	Determining What Your Presentation Needs to Do	17
	Analyzing Your Audience	20
	Relating to Your Audience	24
	Controlling Your Topic	27
Chapter 3	Pumping Up Your Research	29
	Two People Who Can Get You Started	29
	Gathering Primary Sources	30
	Checking Out Secondary Sources	33
	Ensnaring a Web of Resources	36
Chapter 4	Organizing Your Message	43
	Picking Material That Makes Your Point	43
	Picking a Pattern of Organization	44
	Outlining to Stay on Track	46
	Using Index Cards and Scripts	48
	Timing for Maximum Impact	50
	Organizing Your Presentation with PowerPoint	52
Chapter 5	Me, Worry? Controlling Anxiety	53
	Is It Stage Fright If There's No Stage?	54
	Changing Your Perceptions to Reduce Anxiety	55
	Managing Physical Symptoms of Anxiety	58
	Tapping Into Tricks That Target Stage Fright	60
	Rehearsing Your Presentation	63
	Avoiding Popular "Cures" That Don't Fight Fright	64
	Using Your Nervousness As an Asset	65
Part II	Creating a Presentation: The Basics	67
Chapter 6	Building the Body with Stories, Statistics, and Other Good Stuff	69
	Using Stories to Make Your Point	70
	Doing It by the Numbers: Statistics and Other Numerical Data	72
	Gathering More Support: Quotations, Definitions, Analogies, and Examples	75
Chapter 7	Setting a Style: Choosing Your Words Carefully	81
	Honing Your Tone and Style	81
	Creating Catch Phrases	84
	Using Classic Rhetorical Tricks	85
	Editing Yourself Painlessly	90
Chapter 8	Using Humor Effectively	93
	The Secret of Not "Bombing"	93
	Simple Types of Nonjoke Humor That Anyone Can Use	95
	Poking Fun at Yourself	107
Chapter 9	Tying It All Together: Introductions, Transitions, and Conclusions	111
	Starting Out with Style	111
	The Top Five Introductions to Avoid	119
	Making Smooth Transitions	121
	That's It, Everybody: Concluding Your Presentation	124
	The Top Five Conclusions to Avoid	128
Chapter 10	Planning Powerful Visual Aids	131
	Understanding the Power of Visuals	131
	Checking Out Charts and Graphs	133
	Selecting Slides and Overheads	136
	Using a Flip Chart	142
	Determining Whether Handouts Will Help	145
	Preparing Great Props	146
Part III	Giving Your Presentation with Ease	149
Chapter 11	Making Body Talk: What's Out, What's In, and What's International	151
	Using Proper Nonverbal Speech in Any Language	151
	Making Eye Contact	155
	Dressing to Impress	157
	Mastering Physical Positioning and Movement	158
	Understanding What Your Voice Says about You	160
	Remembering Tips for Successful Global Communications	164
Chapter 12	Appreciating Your Audience	167
	Reading Your Audience's Reaction	167
	Helping Your Audience Get Comfortable	169
	Taming a Tough Audience	170
	Energizing a Dull Audience	172
	Adopting Surefire Audience Involvement Techniques	175
Chapter 13	What Did You Say? Fielding Questions	177
	Reviewing the Basics of a Q&A Session	177
	Coming Up with a Perfect Answer Every Time	180
	Seizing Six Great Question-Handling Techniques	184
	Responding to Special Situations	187
	Handling Tough Questions	188
	Handling Hostile Questions	189
	Persuading a Silent Audience to Ask Questions	191
Part IV	Mastering the Power of PowerPoint	193
Chapter 14	Employing Stunningly Simple Design Techniques	195
	Detailing the Do's and Don'ts of Design	195
	Using Templates	200
	Transforming with Technical Tricks	201
Chapter 15	Considering Cool Tricks to Whip Your Audience Into a Frenzy	213
	Keeping the Flow Going	213
	Using Audio	219
	Using Video	225
	Adding Animation	228
	Mining Miscellaneous Impressive Stuff	231
Chapter 16	Avoiding Common Mistakes with PowerPoint	235
	Recognizing Mistakes When Prepping Your Presentation	235
	Avoiding Mistakes When Presenting	239
	Overpowering with PowerPoint: How Much Is Too Much?	241
Part V	Checking Out Tips and Tricks for Common Presentations	245
Chapter 17	Succeeding in Sales and Other Motivational Presentations	247
	Giving a Sales Presentation	247
	Energizing with a Motivational Presentation	253
Chapter 18	Tackling Technical and Financial Presentations	259
	Presenting Technical Information	259
	Focusing On Financial Presentations	265
Chapter 19	Making Informational Briefings and Training Presentations	271
	Basic Rules for Informational Briefings	271
	Special Rules for Training Presentations	272
Chapter 20	Presenting a Business Plan to a Venture Capitalist or Your Boss	281
	Hints for Presenting a Business Plan to a Venture Capitalist	281
	Special Rules for Presenting a Business Plan to Bigwigs at Your Company	286
	Top Mistakes to Avoid During Business Plan Presentations	288
Chapter 21	Making Virtual Presentations: Phone, Video, Web, and E-Mail	293
	Identifying Which Virtual Presentation Is Right for You	294
	Preparing for a Virtual Presentation	297
	Practicing Do's and Don'ts	299
	Delivering a Virtual Presentation	300
	Using Tips and Tricks for Success	301
Chapter 22	Impressing with International Presentations	305
	Discovering Your Audience's Culture	305
	Crafting Your Message	307
	Following Basic Rules for Delivery	312
	Working with an Interpreter	315
Chapter 23	Dealing with Impromptu Presentations, Panels, and Roundtables	317
	Saying a Few Words: Impromptu Presentations	317
	Being on a Panel	320
	Participating in a Roundtable Discussion	326
Part VI	The Part of Tens	329
Chapter 24	Ten (or So) Comeback Lines to Use When Things Go Wrong	331
	Visual-Aid Problems	331
	Distracting Noises	332
	You Make a Mistake	332
Chapter 25	Ten (or So) Tips for Presentations at Public Meetings	333
	Sign Up to Speak	333
	Talk into the Microphone	334
	Identify Yourself and Your Position	334
	Start with Something Positive	334
	Present New Information	335
	Tell the Members What You Want	335
	Give a Clear Alternative	335
	Provide Handouts	335
	Don't Repeat Yourself	336
	Always Be Prepared	336
	Stay Cool and Calm	337
	Don't Be Rude	337
	Don't Be a Professional Complainer	337
Chapter 26	Ten (or So) Things to Check Before You Present	339
	How to Get There	339
	Room Layout	340
	Seating Arrangements	340
	Human Equipment	341
	Audiovisual Equipment	342
	Sound System	342
	Electricity	342
	Podium	343
	Lighting	343
	Restrooms	343
	Temperature and Ventilation	343
	Index	345