Virtual PresentationsThat Work
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- Joel Gendelman
- McGraw-Hill
- 2010
With today's virtual technology, you can manage your business faster, reduce your expenses, and reach a larger market than ever before. The technology is there. All you need is the imagination and talent to harness its power.
This all-in-one guide is your virtual tool kit of cutting-edge ideas and proven techniques to get the results you want. Learn to . . .
- Master the innovative use of virtual presentation tools such as Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro, WebEx, Microsoft Live Meeting, and GoTo Meeting
- Meet the challenges of motivating an audience that you cannot see
- Deliver active presentations that compel participants into action
- Use icebreakers, games, and polling to keep your audience engaged every step of the way
- Master the art of moderating thrilling discussions
- End your presentations with a bang
Filled with essential checklists, step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips, and revealing case studies, this must-have guide shows you how to make this robust new technology work for you.
About the Author
JOEL GENDELMAN, ED.D., has more than 25 years of experience developing activity-rich corporate presentations for companies that include Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Nissan, Amgen, Hewlett-Packard, and Genentech. He has written three books and published more than 26 articles. Dr. Gendelman has won several awards and is a frequent speaker at international conferences and corporate events. He is considered a thought leader on the innovative use of communications technologies to achieve tangible business results.
In this Book
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What Are Virtual Presentations?
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Benefits and Capabilities of Virtual Presentations
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Basic Differences Between Virtual and Face-to-Face Presentations
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Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication Environments
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When to Consider a Virtual Presentation (and When Not To)
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Virtual Presentation Tools
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How Businesses Are Using Virtual Presentations to Increase Their Success
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Challenges in Conducting Virtual Presentations
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Minimizing the Challenges in Conducting Virtual Presentations
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What You Need to Do to Deliver Virtual Presentations That Move People
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Preparation and Administration: One Month before the Presentation
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Preparation and Administration: One Week before the Presentation
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Preparation and Administration: One Day before the Presentation
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Preparation and Administration: The Day of the Presentation
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Preparation and Administration: During the Presentation
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Gaining Attention and Establishing Relevance
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Introducing Yourself and Others
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Identifying Objectives and Setting Expectations
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Presenting Information
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Conducting Demonstrations
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Asking and Answering Questions
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Initiating and Managing Discussions
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Promoting Interaction
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Utilizing Assessments and Evaluations
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Strategies for Creating Excitement and Motivation
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Facilitating Virtual Presentations for Teams
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Ending with a Bang
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Handling Technical Problems
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Overcoming Silence and Resistance
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Controlling Your Audience
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Converting an Existing Presentation to a Virtual Presentation
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Putting It All Together
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Take Action
