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Presentation Zen

Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter)

By Garr Reynolds

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| Paperback | 9780321525659

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Presentation Zen will help presenters see the process in a way that is different, simpler, more visual, more natural, more effective, and ultimately far more meaningful.

Presentations are generally poor because their creators have learned bad habits and lack awareness and Continue

Presentation Zen will help presenters see the process in a way that is different, simpler, more visual, more natural, more effective, and ultimately far more meaningful.

Presentations are generally poor because their creators have learned bad habits and lack awareness and knowledge about what makes for a great presentation (and what does not). This book aims to help people break out of the rut of making typical PowerPoint presentations. This book provides an equal dose of inspiration and education. The content focuses on helping readers become (1) more aware, (2) more knowledgeable, and (3) more inspired. Presentation Zen is a provocative mix of illumination, education, and guidance. What may seem like common sense regarding presentations is not common practice.

Presentation Zen is an approach to presentations that is appropriate for our age, an age in which design thinking, storytelling and so-called right-brain thinking are crucial. Those who are talented communicators and skilled in design and storytelling are increasingly in demand.

Balancing the principles of design, the tenets of Zen simplicity, multimedia and cognitive learning theory, along with practical advice from the field, the book is a visual and instructional tour d'force.

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  • 1 person find this helpful

    this is a really fabulous book that not only gives good advice on presentation design, but also on life, design, and how we present ourselves as people. beyond the practical concepts it teaches, there are a number of other lessons one can learn between the lines. normally i would find this borderlin ... (continue)

    this is a really fabulous book that not only gives good advice on presentation design, but also on life, design, and how we present ourselves as people. beyond the practical concepts it teaches, there are a number of other lessons one can learn between the lines. normally i would find this borderline offensive, but Reynolds manages to be objective and not at all pushy -- he isn't selling you a way of life; simply telling you a story about what he believes in and explaining why. it is clear, concise, and beautifully put together.

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    rp said on Jan 6, 2010 | Add your feedback

  • 1 person find this helpful

    Must read for presentation professionals

    I give a lot of presentations both at work and in my church. I'm beginning to share this book with everybody as a must read.</p><p>The overall mantra of the book is effective communications through simplicity. Only presenting the core of your message. The thing I really really like is ... (continue)

    I give a lot of presentations both at work and in my church. I'm beginning to share this book with everybody as a must read.</p><p>The overall mantra of the book is effective communications through simplicity. Only presenting the core of your message. The thing I really really like is the copious examples of slides and presentation techniques. That is really helpful and inspiring.

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    Tim Young said on Sep 21, 2009 | Add your feedback

  • Qualche spunto utile

    Qualche spunto utile c'è, almeno nel metodo di pensare la presentazione. Ma nulla di sconvolgente

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    Superemi said on Dec 24, 2011 | Add your feedback

  • Buon libro per chi vuole migliorare le proprie presentazioni.
    Sono coperti sia l'aspetto della pianificazione di una presentazione, sia gli aspetti tecnici del design e quindi anche gli aspetti del delivery.

    Unica cosa: se hai già letto Slide:ology e Confessions of a public speaker questo libro non ... (continue)

    Buon libro per chi vuole migliorare le proprie presentazioni.
    Sono coperti sia l'aspetto della pianificazione di una presentazione, sia gli aspetti tecnici del design e quindi anche gli aspetti del delivery.

    Unica cosa: se hai già letto Slide:ology e Confessions of a public speaker questo libro non aggiunge praticamente nulla

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    Sergio Longoni said on Dec 23, 2011 | Add your feedback

  • don't bore your collegue to death and read it

    completely changed my idea of presentations

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    Nigro F said on May 11, 2011 | Add your feedback

  • The book that will change for ever your presentation style

    Those who have to present using PowerPoint or similar software MUST read this book.

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    Carles Caño said on Jan 27, 2010 | Add your feedback

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