THE COMPLETE USER'S GUIDE TO GOING VIRTUAL--AND GETTING RESULTS 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcgraw-Hill Education
ISBN-10
007173936x
ISBN-13
9780071739368
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038265417
Product Key Features
Book Title
Virtual Presentations That Work
Author
Joel Gendelman
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Training, Business Communication / General, Business Communication / Meetings & Presentations, General, Interactive & Multimedia
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Computers, Business & Economics
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
16.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Hf5718.22.G46 2010
Table of Content
Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Part 1 Introduction to Virtual Presentations 1.What Are Virtual Presentations? 2.Benefits and Capabilities of Virtual Presentations 3.Basic Differences Between Virtual and Face-to-Face Presentations 4.Synchronous and Asynchronous Communications Environments 5.When to Consider a Virtual Presentation (and when not to) 6.Virtual Presentation Tools 7.How Businesses Are Using Virtual Presentation to Increase Their Success 8.Challenges in Conducting Virtual Presentations 9. Minimizing the Challenges in Conducting Virtual Presentations 10.What You Need to Deliver Virtual Presentations That Moves People Part 2 Making Effective Virtual Presentations 11.Administration and Preparation: One Month Before the Presentation 12.Administration and Preparation: One Week Before the Presentation 13.Administration and Preparation: One Day Before the Presentation 14.Administration and Preparation: The Day of the Presentation 15.Preparation and Administration: During and After the Presentation 16.Gaining Attention and Establishing Relevance 17. Introducing Yourself and Others 18.Identifying Objectives and Setting Expectations 19.Presenting Information 20.Conducting Demonstrations 21.Asking and Answering Questions 22.Initiating and Managing Discussions 23. Promoting Interaction 24.Utilizing Assessments and Evaluations 25.Strategies for Creating Excitement and Motivation 26.Facilitating Virtual Presentations for Teams 27. Ending with a Bang Part 3 Troubleshooting Virtual Presentations 28.Avoiding and Handling Technical Problems 29.Overcoming Silence and Resistance 30.Controlling Your Audience Part 4 Converting Existing Presentations to Virtual Presentations 31.Converting Existing Presentations to Virtual Presentations Part 5 Virtual Presentation Case Studies 32.Putting It All Together 33.Take Action Appendix A Energizing Virtual Presentation Job Aid Appendix B Virtual Presentation Preparation Form Appendix C Sample Invitation Appendix D Listing of Common Emoticons Bibliography Additional Resources Index