Presenter's Fieldbook

Proper presentations have the power to persuade and transform people and organizations. This is a book about the art of presenting.

Robert J. Garmston, Ed.D is an Emeritus Professor of Educational Administration at California State University, Sacramento, Co-Developer of Cognitive Coaching with Dr. Arthur Costa, and Co-Developer of Adaptive Schools with Dr. Bruce Wellman. He has served as a classroom teacher, resource teacher, principal, director of instruction and acting superintendent in Northern California Schools and principal in Saudi Arabia. Bob has co-authored a dozen books including Cognitive Coaching: A Foundation for Renaissance Schools.

Preface 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#