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by Stephen Thomson - 2007-03-11
The main objective of any presentation is to communicate effectively and efficiently the information, the ideas or plans with the audience. Speaking before an audience and making an effective presenta...
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by Ed Horrell - 2007-03-10
Got an important presentation or speech to make? No problem…here are some ways to make sure they get your message and want you back.1) Make sure you give your audience some personal information about...
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by Guru Bhakt - 2007-03-09
One way to create a serene office atmosphere would be to bring nature into the office ..,. and this may be done most easily by having several potted plants and floral arrangements in addition to featu...
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by Lynette Chandler - 2007-03-06
If you're looking for a new way to promote your business and yourself then something to consider is to become a speaker at conferences. There are plenty of online conferences and conference calls goi...
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by Scott Schwertly - 2007-03-05
It's amazing how many presentations don't communicate a message. Individuals can easily fill 15, 30, 60 or sometimes even 120 minutes talking about nothing. You walk away often asking yourself "What...
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by Ed Sykes - 2007-03-04
Academy Awards come and go, but one thing is a constant: bad acceptance speeches. You may never win an Academy Award, but you may be asked to give an acceptance speech for an accomplishment in your bu...
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by Ed Sykes - 2007-03-04
It's 2 p.m. and your manager walks up to you with that look on his face. He announces that the company president wants you to give a presentation to him concerning the high profile project you have be...
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by Patrick C. - 2007-02-26
Icebreakers can be defined as "tools that enable the group leader to foster interaction, stimulate creative thinking, challengebasic assumptions, illustrate new concepts, and introduce specific materi...
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by Paula Whitacre - 2007-02-26
Should you write "10 percent," "ten percent," or "10%"? Does your CEO expect to see her middle initial in company-produced materials? And should you have periods, semi-colons, or no punctuation in you...
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by Lou Hampton - 2007-02-23
Seventy percent of multinational business ventures worldwide fail due to cultural differences according to research done by the International Labor Organization.If you are speaking to international au...
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by Madhav Srinivasan - 2007-02-19
Argentina's privatization program that included a threefold policy of currency convertibility, trade liberalization and privatization was initiated to offset a low-growth high-inflation economy. Altho...
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by Lenn Millbower - 2007-02-18
The boy on the bike seeks attention. His mother on the bench talks to a friend. The boy casts a sideways glance at his mother. Her conversation continues. The boy calls to her. She glances up and retu...
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by Jacki Rose - 2007-02-13
Q & A - Is It Necessary? YES - Absolutely - No Doubt About It! •Do you run out of time therefore leaving no time for questions? •Do you have time for questions but not enough time to answer everyone...
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by Aviva Shiff - 2007-02-08
Sue was presenting to financial advisors about her company's new fund. Her slides were spectacular and the numbers spoke for themselves. It was a very lucrative product to sell. So why did she feel...
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by Scott Schwertly - 2007-02-06
The beauty of America's interstates always intrigues me. There are millions of cars driving at speeds of 70mph and sometimes upwards of 80, only separated by painted dashes in the road with only a fe...
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by Gina Schreck - 2007-02-06
When you are presenting in person, you can constantly monitor your audience for engagement. Are they with me? Do they disagree with the plan I am presenting? Do they understand what I am talking abo...
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by Graham Green - 2007-02-06
If you're lucky, there'll be a steady stream of people walking by your booth at your next trade show. But will they stop to take a look at your booth? You might have killer sales literature, a great...
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by Kevin Eikenberry - 2007-02-06
A quick look at the calendar told Glenn it was almost December. Just a couple more weeks until everyone's focus at work would be on the Holidays . . . and not the business goals for 2007. He knew ho...
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by Paul Vann - 2007-02-06
Each and every time you stand in front of an audience to deliver a speech, you are giving yourself the opportunity to generate additional business. For all intensive purposes, public speaking is an au...
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by Rosemary Horner - 2007-02-04
Try these proven techniques during your next question and answer session.1. Repeat the questionIt is helpful to repeat a question asked by a participant especially if;1. You are speaking to a large gr...