Frances Kay – författare

The benefits of networking are many - improving the chances of keeping a job, getting a new one, career progression, learning how to get along with others and improving personal effectiveness and company performance.Successful Networking is designed to remove the fear factor and encourage people to make the effort to ''network for success''. It gives you advice and guidance on handling any social or workplace situation that could be awkward. People are complex, and a lack of awareness of ''soft skills'' can cause endless workplace challenges. Knowing that you have the ability to deal with all those you''ll encounter will increase your self-confidence. With detailed information on the role of networking in the virtual community, which is essential knowledge for everyone today, this book is vital reading for anyone who wishes to stay ahead of the pack.

Good presentation skills are essential for any person to succeed in business whether to secure new clients, showcase new projects, staff motivation or business planning. Getting them right can make or break your career and project.

Book 2 of the Smart Skills series: practical guides to mastering vital business skills and techniques. Using proven strategies from business experts, these essential smart skills can empower anyone with the tools to get ahead.

Everything you need to know about presenting- a must have for any employee, manager, freelancer or business owner

​Despite being one of the most dreaded professional tasks, public speaking is an increasingly important skill to master: the ability to engage and connect can truly set you apart from the crowd in a competitive market. This easy-to-follow, succinct guide will provide you with effective tips and resources to help you with both the practical task of putting together a presentation and proven strategies for building up your confidence. This handy guide includes:

Kay splits up the presenting process into three key stages: before the presentation, during the event, and afterwards. This easy method makes this Smart Skills guide a useful tool for anyone who has to present to an audience, even a complete beginner.

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Contents

Preface

Foreword

Notes from the author

Introduction: The opportunities - and the difficulties - of getting to your feet

BEFORE THE PRESENTATION

Chapter One

Focusing on the task

Ideas and objectives

Strategy, structure and format

Chapter Two

Getting organised

Calming the nerves

Harnessing your secret weapons

Spacial awareness

Chapter Three

Putting your message together

Speaker’s notes

With a little help from your friends

DURING THE PRESENTATION

Chapter Four

Confronting the audience

Gaining attention

Creating rapport

Chapter Five

Communicating your message

Gaining acceptance

In conclusion

Can you hear me at the back?

Chapter Six

Involving your listeners

Use of visual aids

Signs of revolt

Anything and everything

AFTER THE PRESENTATION

Chapter Seven

Question time and feedback

Handling questions and objections

In the chair

Presentation performance checklist

Working with Others offers all you need to know to work successfully with colleagues and business associates, whether you are an employee, manager, freelancer or business owner.

Many of the most successful business ideas and projects spring from collaboration between people, so making sure you work effectively with others can be the making or breaking of a business