Author : Stephen D. Gladis
Publisher : Human Resource Development
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 29,48 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0874254701
This guide is a compendium of tips that will help any manager learn the survival tactics of public speaking. A simple, quick read, based on the accepted theory and practice of rhetoric, it is designed to instill confidence and help any manager reduce anxiety over public speaking.
Author : Jennifer Rotondo
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,11 MB
Release : 2001-09-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 007139494X
This reader-friendly series is must read for all levels of managers All managers, whether brand-new to their positions or well established in the corporate hierarchy, can use a little brushing-up now and then. The skills-based Briefcase Books Series is filled with ideas and strategies to help managers become more capable, efficient, effective, and valuable to their corporations. The ability to give a great presentation can be a tremendous career booster, while the opposite can keep a manager on a dead-end path. Presentation Skills for Managers is a practical, advice-filled book on how to create and make compelling and persuasive presentations. Besides reviewing material on preparing and delivering effective presentations, it includes new special coverage of the development and use of Powerpoint slides, something not found in most books on presentations.
Author : Michael J. Bettigole
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 21,64 MB
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1491732024
Organizations can deliver projects that are on time, are within budget, and produce the results they are intended to and it starts with project managers. Author Michael J. Bettigole, who has painstakingly studied the patterns and circumstances surrounding project success and failure, shares strategies to help project managers on the front lines accomplish their objectives. In a clear, concise format, he shares best practices so project managers can demonstrate their expertise and distinguish themselves as leaders in the field. He also explores how project managers can improve communication with members of the team; keep team members accountable; provide assistance to fix problems; and pick the management style that works best. Organized by the topics that most directly affect project deliveryaccountability, transparency, communication, governance, control, leadership, and toolsthe advice is simple and easy to put into action. Numerous case studies on projects that succeeded and on those that went wrong help organizations duplicate victories and avoid pitfalls. Whether youre a project manager or someone higher up in the organization, you can gather the tools you need to help your team get the job done right with A Pocket Guide for Project Managers.
Author : Steve Gladis
Publisher : Human Resource Development
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 22,16 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780874254792
Whether you're a manager in charge of a group of writers, or a person interested in just improving his or her writing skills, The Manager's Pocket Guide to Effective Writing will help you write better using easy, practical, how-to steps that will guide you towards more effective writing, which will, in turn, allow you to make a better impression on others.
Author : Harvard Business Review
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,1 MB
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 163369884X
Command the room--whether you're speaking to an audience of one or one hundred. If you read nothing else on public speaking and presenting, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you find your voice, persuade your listeners, and connect with audiences of any size. This book will inspire you to: Win hearts and minds--and approval for your ideas Conquer your nerves and speak with confidence Focus your message so that people really listen Establish trust with your audience by being your authentic self Use data and visuals to persuade more effectively Master the art of storytelling This collection of articles includes "How to Give a Killer Presentation," by Chris Anderson; "How to Become an Authentic Speaker," by Nick Morgan; "Storytelling That Moves People: A Conversation with Screenwriting Coach Robert McKee," by Bronwyn Fryer; "Connect, Then Lead," by Amy J.C. Cuddy, Matthew Kohut, and John Neffinger; "The Necessary Art of Persuasion," by Jay A. Conger; "The Science of Pep Talks," by Daniel McGinn; "Get the Boss to Buy In," by Susan J. Ashford and James R. Detert; "The Organizational Apology," by Maurice E. Schweitzer, Alison Wood Brooks, and Adam D. Galinsky; "What's Your Story?” by Herminia Ibarra and Kent Lineback; "Visualizations That Really Work," by Scott Berinato; and "Structure Your Presentation Like a Story," by Nancy Duarte. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Author : Garr Reynolds
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,67 MB
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0321601890
FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Author : Lara Hogan
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,25 MB
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Don't think public speaking is for you? It is-whether you're bracing for a conference talk or a team meeting. Lara Hogan helps you identify your fears and effectively face them, so you can make your way to the stage (big or small). Get clear, practical advice through every step, from choosing a topic and creating a presentation, to gathering and distilling feedback, to event-day prep. You'll feel confident and equipped to step into the spotlight.
Author : Sarah J. Ennis
Publisher : Human Resource Development
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 20,5 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780874256642
This practical guide provides the concepts and tools any manager needs to recruit and hire the best person for the job. Covers legal requirements in hiring, the importance of structure in recruiting, the costs of a bad hire, and the value of a good hire.
Author : Shawn Doyle
Publisher : Human Resource Development
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 49,87 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1599964007
Quickly acquire the know-how to implement training and get results ManagerOCOs Pocket Guide to Training. By Shawn Doyle. Learn everything you need to know as a leader about training OCo and how to use it to get results. If youOCOre not satisfied with current levels of performance and want to turn training into a major contributor to the bottom line, this pocket-size guide will be invaluable. A simple and quick read, the book contains seven chapters that cover: The benefits of training to the organization and its customers; What is training and when is it needed; Training basics OCo learning styles, timing, the importance of fun; Types of training OCo classroom, e-learning, self-study and more; Source of training delivery OCo HR department, outside consultants, training vendors; Working with the training team; The future of training and how to keep up. Author Shawn Doyle, who has been involved in training and development for the past 19 years, has had the opportunity to observe leadership in all kinds of organizations. He distills the essential knowledge busy leaders need to get the full benefit of training, including how to: Increase retention and decrease recruitment and hiring costs; Improve the morale of employees; Save money by eliminating errors; Drive productivity; Make hiring easier; Save time by reducing confusion and redundancy; Increase employeesOCO confidence; Prepare employees to better represent your company"
Author : Dan O'Hair
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 15,97 MB
Release : 2015-11-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1319019714
This best-selling brief introduction to public speaking offers practical coverage of every topic typically covered in a full-sized text, from invention, research and organization, practice and delivery, to the different speech types. Its concise, inexpensive format makes it perfect not only for the public speaking course, but also for any setting across the curriculum, on the job, or in the community. This newly redesigned full-color edition offers even stronger coverage of the fundamentals of speechmaking, while also addressing the changing realities of public speaking in a digital world. It features fully updated chapters on online presentations and using presentation software, and a streamlined chapter on research in print and online.
