Technical Presentation Workbook, 3rd Edition

This fully revised third edition includes an entirely new chapter devoted to online presentations.  This Workbook also includes updated material on interactive training and questioning, as well as extensive coverage of electronic presentations.

Packed with tips, ideas, and examples, this book consists of proven step-by-step approaches to planning and delivering effective technical presentations.  Includes information on how to: gear presentations to engineering meetings, briefings, conferences, and training sessions; zero in on a presentation's topic and purpose; analyze the audience; arrange the room to boost effectiveness; and know your support media options.

The Workbook's easy-to-follow worksheets, exercises, and checklists present the fundamental skills and advanced techniques that will help make every presentation successful.  Best of all, the Workbook format allows the reader to work through each chapter or to jump directly to a specific skill.

Acknowledgments
What This Workbook Will Do for You How to Use The Technical Presentation Workbook

Part I : Technical Presentation Skills
Chapter 1 : Getting Started
Chapter 2 : Know Your Audience Audience Profile
Chapter 3 : Arranging The Facilities Needs of The Participants
Chapter 4 : Selecting Your Presentation Strategies The Seven Most Common Presentation Strategies
Chapter 5 : Preparing Your Presentation Notes Why You Should Use Notes Guidelines for Preparing Your Notes Add Prompts to Your Outline
Chapter 6 : Developing and Using Presentation Media Benefits of Presentation Media Selecting Presentation Media
Chapter 7 : Kicking Off Your Presentation Introducing Yourself
Chapter 8 : Delivering Your Presentation Tips for Reducing Anxiety or “Stage Fright”

Part II : Advanced Presentation Skills
Chapter 9 : Presenting a Technical Demonstration What is a Technical Demonstration?
Chapter 10 : Using Brainstorming, Case Studies, and Role Plays Why Use Brainstorming?
Chapter 11 : Leading a Discussion What is a Discussion?
Chapter 12 : Adding Humor to Your Presentations The Benefits of Humor
Chapter 13 : Delivering Team Presentations Planning a Team Presentation
Chapter 14 : Delivering International Presentations Cultural Differences
Chapter 15 : Delivering Online Presentations Online Presentation Technologies
Chapter 16 : Evaluating Your Presentation Why Evaluate Your Presentation?

Index