Synopses & Reviews
TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF PRESENTATIONS.Terrified of speaking in front of a group? Or simply looking to polish your skills? No matter where you are on the spectrum, this guide will give you the confidence and the tools you need to get results.
Written by presentation expert Nancy Duarte, the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations will help you:
Win over tough crowds
Organize a coherent narrative
Create powerful messages and visuals
Connect with and engage your audience
Show people why your ideas matter to them
Strike the right tone, in any situation
Review
This concise, yet packed little book might contain all you need to know about giving a better presentation
If you do any kind of public speaking, or want to, this book will be extremely helpful and useful.” 800 CEO READ
Synopsis
How-to Essentials from
Harvard Business ReviewWe all wish we could sharpen key management skillslike writing more effective emails or proposals, focusing to-do lists on what really matters, giving more persuasive presentations, or dealing with a boss who makes you want to scream. But who has the time? The HBR Guides can help.
Packed with concise, practical tips from leading expertsand examples that make them easy to applythe HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges. Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, from the most trusted brand in business. Coming fall 2012.
HBR Guide to Better Business Writing, by writing expert Bryan A. Garner: Learn how to write clear, persuasive business documentsfrom e-mails to proposals to reportsthat get results.
HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations, by presentations expert Nancy Duarte: Learn how to engage your audience, sell your ideas, and motivate people to act on them.
HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers: Learn how to speak the language of finance so you can make smarter management decisionsand advance your career.
HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done: Learn how to prioritize your tasks, manage your time, and stay focused on what really matters.
HBR Guide to Managing Up and Across: Learn how to build stronger relationshipsand partner more effectivelywith your boss and your colleagues.
HBR Guide to Project Management: Learn how to set clear project goals, map out critical tasks, and keep the team humming so you can deliver the goods on time and on budget.
About the Author
Nancy Duarte is a skilled CEO, inspired presenter, and gifted educator. Principal of Duarte Design since 1990, Nancy Duarte is a sought-after speaker whose own presentations live up to the expectations established in her books. Those books include slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations and Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences.