Book description
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.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Virtual Presentations that Work
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- Note of Caution
- Acknowledgments
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Part 1 Introduction to Virtual Presentations
- Chapter 1 What are Virtual Presentations?
- Chapter 2 Benefits and Capabilities of Virtual Presentations
- Chapter 3 Basic Differences Between Virtual and Face-To-Face Presentations
- Chapter 4 Synchronous and Asynchronous Communication Environments
- Chapter 5 When to Consider a Virtual Presentation (and When Not TO)
- Chapter 6 Virtual Presentation Tools
- Chapter 7 How Businesses are Using Virtual Presentations to Increase Their Success
- Chapter 8 Challenges in Conducting Virtual Presentations
- Chapter 9 Minimizing the Challenges in Conducting Virtual Presentations
- Chapter 10 What You Need to Do to Deliver Virtual Presentations that Move People
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Part II Making Effective Virtual Presentations
- Chapter 11 Preparation and Administration: One Month Before the Presentation
- Chapter 12 Preparation and Administration: One Week Before the Presentation
- Chapter 13 Preparation and Administration: One Day Before the Presentation
- Chapter 14 Preparation and Administration: The Day Of the Presentation
- Chapter 15 Preparation and Administration: During the Presentation
- Chapter 16 Gaining Attention and Establishing Relevance
- Chapter 17 Introducing Yourself and Others
- Chapter 18 Identifying Objectives and Setting Expectations
- Chapter 19 Presenting Information
- Chapter 20 Conducting Demonstrations
- Chapter 21 ASKING AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS
- Chapter 22 Initiating and Managing Discussions
- Chapter 23 Promoting Interaction
- Chapter 24 Utilizing Assessments and Evaluations
- Chapter 25 Strategies for Creating Excitement and Motivation
- Chapter 26 Facilitating Virtual Presentations for Teams
- Chapter 27 Ending With a Bang
- PART III Troubleshooting Virtual Presentations
- Part IV Converting an Existing Presentation to a Virtual Presentation
- Part V Virtual Presentation Case Study Exercise
- Appendix A: Making Effective Virtual Presentations Job Aid
- Appendix B: Virtual Presentation Preparation Form
- Appendix C: Sample Invitation
- Appendix D: Listing of Common Emoticons
- Appendix E: Virtual Presentation Snapshot
- Appendix F: Introduction and Summary Scripts
- Appendix G: Virtual Icebreakers and Other Games
- Bibliography
- Additional Resources
- Index
- About the Author
Product information
- Title: Virtual Presentations That Work
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2010
- Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill
- ISBN: 9780071740609
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