Business Presentations - eBook & multimedia cd-rom

Study Area 1 - Introduction
	Essentials of Communication - This section explains that communication is a complex two-way process, involving the encoding, translation and decoding of messages, and why you should translate your message in a way that is specifically designed for your audience.
	Your Aim & Audience - Highlights the importance of being absolutely clear about the aim of your presentation, identifying the personality types in your audience and fine tuning your presentation accordingly.
	Researching the Material - Careful research is the basis of a successful presentation. This section shows how books, media articles and new technology can all be valuable research aids and the importance of verifying the accuracy of internet based information.
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Study Area 2 - Preparing Your Material
	Identifying Key Points - Describes a presentation in terms of a journey designed to take an audience to a pre-planned destination, and how to divide this journey into stages and identify and prioritize the key points that will deliver the audience to each stage.
	Focusing on the Message - This section describes how to identify an overall message and the sub-messages needed to convey it, and the importance of basing your presentation on the message and not on the information and facts that support it.
	Planning the Structure - This section compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of the three presentation styles most commonly adopted, and forwards useful guidelines for planning the structure of your presentation.
	Planning the Content - Explains how cue cards are used to hold the level of information you need to present in a natural and spontaneous way, and how to prepare your cue cards so that they can be used effectively and without distraction.
	Preparing Audio-Visual Aids - Compares the benefits of all commonly used visual-aids, illustrates how they can be used to add impact and clarity to your presentation, and explains why a presentation should consist of a speaker backed by visual aids and not vice-versa.
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Study Area 3 - Preparing Yourself
	Controlling Presentation Nerves - Explains the common physiological and psychological responses to the stress of speaking in public, and some proven techniques that will help you to relax whilst harnessing your nerves to generate a positive frame of mind.
	Rehearsal & Voice Training - The importance of carrying out at least one full rehearsal of your presentation; pace, pause, volume and clarity when speaking in public, and how to recognize and control aural punctuation, hesitation and verification.
	Personal Preparation - Illustrates the need to dress appropriately to ensure that the audience are not distracted and can focus on your message, and forwards some pre-presentation exercises that should ensure that you are well prepared physically.
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Study Area 4 - Delivering Your Message
	Preparing the Venue - Describes the importance of arriving early to familiarize yourself with the venue and checking any audio-visual equipment that you will be using, changing the seating layout to suit your style of presentation, and creating a friendly atmosphere as your audience arrive.
	Getting Started - Explains how to start well and inform your audience of the presentations overall structure, and style of interaction you would prefer, and the need to then focus on delivering your message without introspection.
	Using Audio-Visual Aids - This section describes how to optimize the practical and timely use of audio-visual aids when delivering your presentation, covering the full range of equipment from flipcharts to TelePrompTers.
	Body Language Communication - Why you need to be aware of your body language from the moment you stand up until your presentation is complete, and how to send appropriate signals to accompany your presentation.
	Staying in Control - This section describes the importance of dealing effectively with any members of the audience who may be hostile, handling the question and answer session in a constructive manner and closing in a memorable way.
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This Business Presentations self-development program is available in the following formats...

	eBook Instant Download - Only $14 This 123 page eBook is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and is fully compatible with all Windows PC’s, laptops, notebooks and PDA’s. It is printer friendly – both color and mono. Simply place an online order and you will immediately receive a confirmation email/receipt containing a download link. Once downloaded this eBook will provide you with a lifelong training resource. To read more about GetAhead eBooks click here.

	Multimedia CD-Rom - Only $39 This 5-hour multimedia CD-Rom training course will run on any multimedia PC and is presented using a combination of specially developed 3D graphics, animation and interactivity. This provides a stimulating one-on-one multimedia learning environment that is packed with interactive exercises, case studies and questions. This CD-Rom will be dispatched to you immediately and will provide you with a lifelong training resource. To read more about GetAhead multimedia CD-Roms click here.

	eBook & Multimedia CD-Rom - Only $49 Why not get the best of both worlds - get the training you need right now (eBook download) and the interactive multimedia experience (CD-Rom). The 123 page eBook is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and is fully compatible with all Windows PC’s, laptops, notebooks and PDA’s. Simply place an online order and you will immediately receive a confirmation email/receipt containing a download link. The multimedia CD-Rom training course will run on any multimedia PC and is presented using a combination of specially developed 3D graphics, animation and interactivity and will be dispatched to you immediately.


GetAhead eBooks
This eBook represents approximately 5 hours of intensive training and is equivalent to a 2-day instructor led course. It is made up of self contained sections, each representing approximately 15 minutes of training, giving you the flexibility to either undertake intensive study or to fit your training into a busy work schedule. It clearly describes the underlying concepts which are then illustrated using a variety of real-world examples. It also includes exercises, case studies and questions to ensure that you understand and remember all of the key messages.

Features include:


1) An embedded active ‘Table of Contents’ for easy navigation. 2) Full Acrobat navigation facilities for targeted content searching. 3) Section Introductions are highlighted and identify key learning objectives. 4) Key Learning Points are highlighted within each self contained section. 5) Frequent and challenging Questions are accompanied by detailed feedback. 6) Detailed Graphical explanations are used to reinforce key concepts. 7) Section Summaries ensure that you remember all of the key messages. This Business Presentations eBook (approx. 1MB) is in Adobe Acrobat format, if you don't already have the Acrobat Reader click here to download it free. Acrobat now includes the "Read Out Loud" feature - making your eBook a Talking Book.

GetAhead Multimedia CD-Roms
This multimedia CD-Rom represents approximately 5 hours of interactive study and is equivalent to a 2-day instructor led course. It is made up of self contained sections, each representing approximately 15 minutes of training, giving you the flexibility to either undertake intensive study or to fit your training into a busy work schedule. It clearly describes the underlying concepts which are then illustrated using a variety of real-world examples. It also includes fully interactive exercises, case studies and questions to ensure that you understand and remember all of the key messages.


Stimulating Interactivity Every title in the GetAhead series uses a combination of specially developed 3D graphics, animation and interactivity to create a stimulating one-on-one multimedia learning environment. Each course represents 5 hours of intensive training and is equivalent to a 2-day instructor led course. Your own personal coach will guide you through the course, introducing each section, posing questions and summarizing the key learning points.
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Flexible Study All GetAhead courses are modular and are made up of self contained sections, each representing approximately 15 minutes of training. Your progress is recorded each time you use the course, giving you the flexibility to either undertake intensive study or to fit your training into a busy work schedule.
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In-Depth Content Each GetAhead title has been designed by experts in that subject area. Each course clearly describes the underlying concepts which are then illustrated using a variety of real-world examples. All of the content is fully narrated and includes interactive exercises, case studies and questions to ensure that you understand and remember all of the key messages.
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Challenging Self-Assessment A challenging self test is included with each GetAhead course, to provide you with an accurate appraisal of your performance. Each interactive question includes detailed feedback together with a cumulative score. You can take this test, and repeat any parts of the course as many times as you wish, until you are satisfied with your score and appraisal.


Do you know how to	... Identify the key points that will communicate your message most effectively? Profile your likely audience and target your message accordingly? Design effective props and aids that reinforce your message? Master body language communication and use this to your advantage? Control your nerves and present with confidence? Handle awkward questions - without getting flustered?

Become a Master Presenter Now! This Business Presentations self-development program will help you face and defeat your biggest enemy - fear. It is the fear of failure that makes presenting one of the most daunting of all business activities. This course will empower you; so that in future you will relish the challenge of presenting! Its groundbreaking "personalized" approach helps you uncover your own strengths & weaknesses to develop a presentational approach best suited to your needs.