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Book SynopsisProper presentations have the power to persuade and transform people and organizations. This is a book about the art of presenting. Using current knowledge about learning, this book describes best practices for designing, delivering, debriefing, and growing from the presenting experience. Some highlights include how to give a two minute speech, getting comfortable in your own skin, overcoming resistance and audience fatigue, and how to de-demonize the personal digital devices in training rooms today.What's new in this edition is information on interactive presentation technology, making the first 5 minutes magical, a new treatment of presentation design, and attention to cultural mindfulness. This third edition continues to be a guidebook for anyone who has ever stood before a group to make a presentation novices and experts alike. For novices the book provides a respected foundation upon which to enhance learning for adults. For experienced presenters it offers an opportunity to fine
Trade ReviewHow delighted I am that we now have access to the Third Edition of The Presenter’s Fieldbook. This should be among the first books any new learning leader reads. It is a must read for individuals working with adult learners. It is an absolute must for your reference bookshelf. -- Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director, Learning Forward, The Professional Learning Association
There is nothing as comprehensive and insightful as Bob Garmston’s Field Guide. It’s concrete, full of examples and wise. From room arrangement to subtle interactive skills; from focusing participant attention to handling difficult questions – it’s all here. -- Jon Saphier, Founder, Research for Better Teaching
In 20 years of organizing professional learning for the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (“NESA”) none have been more effective or well received than those using the skills and techniques developed by Bob Garmston and described in The Presenter’s Field Book. For any presenter this is a tool kit to continuous improvement. -- David Chojnacki, Executive Director Emeritus, Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools
Just when you think that you have all of your presentations set, you learn from the artists about how to make them even better! Practical and accessible this book is a testimony to all of us who aspire to be the inspiration for professional learning that helps us develop the power of collaboration. -- Bena Kallick, co-founder and co-director, Institute for Habits of Mind
Table of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition How to Read this Book Acknowledgments PART I: MAKING A DIFFFERENCE Chapter 1:To Midwife a Renaissance Teach to Transform Be a Guide Speak to Four Audiences Engage Internal Resources Chapter 2: Fostering Efficacy, and Cultural Mindfulness Empowering Audiences Making Your Presentation a Gift Cultural Mindfulness PART II EVENT DESIGN Chapter 3: Developing A Designer’s Mind Who’s Coming? Aims, Outcomes, and Goals Chapter 4: Selecting Content and Interactions Ratio of Content to Process Time How Will the Audience Connect With the Content? An Information Learning Cycle Chapter 5: Save Planning Time Nine Presentation Containers The Two-Minute Speech Which Container Might You Use? Chapter 6: Before the Opening Presentation as Theatre Setting the Mood With Music Taking Care of You & Confidence PART III ON YOUR FEET Chapter 7: Agendas and Openings The Public Agenda Your Personal Agenda How to Open Rapport is First Chapter 8: Giving Clear Directions The First Three Principles Beyond the Basics Mentally Rehearse Chapter 9: Delivering Your Message with Humor Dos and Don'ts of Humor Why People Laugh Chapter 10: Responding to Questions Personal Pause Time Be Strategic Response Criteria Research on Presenter Responses Chapter 11: Closing Memorably PART IV MOVING BEYOND THE ORDINARY Chapter 12: Anticipating Challenges How to Maintain Momentum Even in Slow Downs Eight Strategies to Keep Your Audience Tuned In Keeping Awake and Learning After Lunch Chapter 13: The Art and Science of Nonverbal Skills In the Beginning The Brain and Body The First Five Minutes Chapter 14: Brilliantly Co-Present Your First Event Understanding Co-Presenting Five Forms Foundations Taking the Platform Chapter 15: Creating Graphics With Ease and Confidence How To See What You Are Looking At “Suggestionism” Considering Design Not Just Taking Up Space Lettering and Color The Process of “Un-Naming” Some Basic Visual Display Formats Chapter 16: Using Presentation Technology PowerPoint Tips Perils and Prizes of Presentation Technology PART V POST SCRIPT AND APPENDICES Why Cats Have Clean Paws: The Myths of Feedback Appendix A: Sample Client Materials List Appendix B: Room Arrangement References About the Authors **Free Study Guide Available at https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781442223684/The-Presenter's-Fieldbook-A-Practical-Guide-3rd-Edition#
