Robert V. Smith

The Elements of Great Speechmaking

Adding Drama & Intrigue

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Produktbeschreibung

The Elements of Great Speechmaking provides professionals with the tools necessary to communicate effectively and successfully in the 21st century. This is the only book available that teaches the reader how to innovatively infuse speeches and presentations with the crucial components of drama and intrigue.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University Press of America
• Seitenzahl: 206
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Mai 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 343g
• ISBN-13: 9780761828013
• ISBN-10: 076182801X
• Artikelnr.: 21173868

Autorenporträt

Robert V. Smith is Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Interim Dean at the Honors College, and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas. The author holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Presentation Pre-Planning: Assessing the Landscape
Interests and Affiliations of Audiences
Further Expectations and Occasion for the Presentation
Location and Timing of the Presentations Chapter 4 Tools and Materials: Humor, Symbolism, Paradox, Satire, and Double Entendre
Quotes, Anecdotes, Proverbs, and Stories: Quotes
Anecdotes
Proverbs
Stories
Colors, Flags and Territorial Representations, and Logos, Seals, and Symbols: Color Chapter 5 Crafting Presentations: Presentation Approaches
Defining Purposes and Choosing Titles, Topics, and Themes of Presentations
Crafting Presentation Content: Getting Ideas
Expansion and Development of Topics and Themes
Historically Linking Themes Chapter 6 Making Presentations: Presentation Tips and techniques: Final Contacts
Timing of Arrival
Setting Up Equipment
Demeanor, Body Language, and Presentation Techniques
Handling Questions and Comments
Graciously Following-Up Chapter 7 Epilogue Chapter 8 Appendices: Self Deprecatory Humor
Art and Artist References in the Talk: The Art and Science of Personnel Development and Productivity in the Twenty-first Century Workplace
Quotes
Proverbs
Colors and Associated Disciplines, Symbolism, and Virtues
Hi Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 About the Author