The Presenter's Fieldbook

Proper 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 tune your work in specific areas. For the specialist, professor, or trainer of those teaching adults, it serves as a curriculum guide.

Robert J. Garmston writes from his experiences as a teacher, principal, superintendent, professor and international consultant. A presenter on five continents, Co-Developer of Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools and recognized by the National Staff Development Council for Contributions to Staff Development, his books have been translated into five languages.

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
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