One Step Ahead: Giving Presentations (One Step Ahead Series) - Softcover

Billingham, Jo; Seely, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198606818 ISBN 13: 9780198606819

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2003

Synopsis

The One Step Ahead series is for all those who need to communicate more effectively in a range of real-life situations. Each title provides up-to-date practical guidance, tips, and valuable language tools that will enhance the reader's writing and speaking abilities.
This book of realistic advice and useful tips can teach even the most dais-shy executive how to give clear and effective presentations. A lively, accessible, and illustrated guide, the book is divided into two sections. First the author provides comprehensive advice on writing, rehearsing, and giving the presentation, both as an individual or as part of a team. Next up is a useful presenter's toolkit to inspire and build confidence and help with the tricky task of presenting across languages and cultures. This valuable guide

* Gives lively, accessible, and illustrated preparation, rehearsal, and visual aids for both group and individual presenting
* Breaks down and discusses the components of presentation
* Contains a handy reference section featuring a presenter's toolkit for quick inspiration
* Offers step-by-step guidance and key ways to make a successful presentation
* Steers the way to more effective personal communication

Packed with time-tested methods, this guide transforms public presentation from foggy mire to terra firma.

About this title

About the Author:

Jo Billingham is writes business-to-business communications for individuals and groups to help to improve their presentation skills. John Seely, editor of the One Step Ahead series, is an experienced author and teacher of English. His publications include the Oxford English Programme, the Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking, and Everyday Grammar.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0198606818
• ISBN 13: 9780198606819
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144