Point, click & wow! the techniques and habits of successful presenters - Wilder, Claudyne (Pfeiffer, 2008)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269) and index
Cover -- Contents -- Contents of the CD-ROM -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Focus on Your Key Messages -- FOCUS ON YOUR KEY MESSAGES -- FILL OUT THE PRESENTATION OVERVIEW -- CHOOSE OR CREATE A FORMAT -- CREATE AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- WRITE YOUR OPENING AND CLOSING -- IDENTIFY AND PLOT STORIES TO TELL -- PLAN YOUR NOTES -- DECIDE ON YOUR HANDOUTS -- CONCLUSION -- Chapter 2: Connect to Your Audience -- CONNECT TO YOUR AUDIENCE -- SEVEN WAYS TO CONNECT TO YOUR AUDIENCE -- CONNECTING BASED ON SPECIFIC PRESENTATIONS -- CONCLUSION -- Chapter 3: Use Specific PowerPoint Features -- HOW POWERPOINT CAN HELP YOU -- POWERPOINT FEATURES THAT WILL SAVE TIME AND MAKE YOUR SLIDES LOOK MORE PROFESSIONAL -- ENGAGE YOUR AUDIENCE USING CERTAIN POWERPOINT FEATURES -- CONCLUSION -- Chapter 4: Design Professional Slide Looks -- CREATE SPECIFIC CONTENT SLIDES -- CREATE PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED "EMPTY" CONTENT SLIDES -- CONCLUSION --
- Chapter 5: Increase Your Credibility with Effective Slides -- CHOOSE HOW MANY SLIDES ARE NECESSARY -- LIMIT THE TEXT TO WHAT IS ESSENTIAL -- FOLLOW THE CRITERIA FOR EFFECTIVE SLIDES -- CONCLUSION -- Chapter 6: Prepare for Technology Success -- PREPARE DAYS AHEAD -- RECHECK JUST BEFORE YOUR TALK -- KEEP TRACK OF YOUR LAPTOP AND ITS CONTENTS -- PRESENT INTERNATIONALLY WITH EASE -- LEARN FROM OTHER PEOPLE'S STORIES -- THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY -- CONCLUSION -- Chapter 7: Rehearse Like It's the Real Thing -- TALK THROUGH YOUR SLIDES OUT LOUD AS YOU CREATE THEM -- DO A REAL REHEARSAL -- PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE -- DO A MINI-REHEARSAL JUST BEFORE YOUR TALK -- BE YOURSELF WHILE ENGAGING THE AUDIENCE -- CONCLUSION -- Chapter 8: Demonstrate Executive Presence -- CHOOSE YOUR PRESENCE BEHAVIORS -- PLAN WHAT TO SAY ABOUT THE DATA -- USE ENTERTAINMENT AND DRAMA-WHEN APPROPRIATE -- DO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION -- BE OPTIMISTIC -- CONSIDER YOUR BEST PATH TO PERSUASION -- ADVICE FROM EXECUTIVES --
- CONCLUSION -- To Your Future -- Resources -- WILDER PRESENTATIONS -- POWERPOINT ADD-IN PROGRAMS -- CRYSTAL GRAPHICS' POWERPOINT ADD-ONS -- GRAPHIC PROGRAM TO SUPPLEMENT POWERPOINT -- TIMER FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS -- THERMOMETER FOR POWERPOINT FROM INDEZINE -- BACKGROUNDS: POWERFINISH -- "STORY TELLING" BOOKS -- ACTING IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP -- PRESENTATIONS SITES -- AV PRODUCTS -- PRESENTATION DESIGNERS -- BOOKS -- CDS -- References -- Index -- About the Author -- How to use the CD-ROM -- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -- USING THE CD WITH WINDOWS -- IN CASE OF TROUBLE.
"In Point, Click & Wow! you will find the insider knowledge of public speaking that we all need but were never taught. When Point, Click & Wow! was first published more than ten years ago, it quickly became the go-to resource for creating laptop presentations that have the "Wow!" factor. Completely reworked and updated, this new third edition puts the focus on you, the presenter, who must create a winning presentation every time. Claudyne Wilder's book offers myriad new features and updated slide designs as well as illustrative stories and advice from executives." "Point, Click & Wow! is useful for everyone from the occasional presenter to the seasoned sales representative. Covering the entire process from concept to finished presentation, this comprehensive resource includes new chapters."--Jacket