Chapter 1 – Why Public Speaking is an Important Skill -- Chapter 2 – Writing Engaging Presentations -- Chapter 3 – Writing a Synopsis to Draw in Your Audience -- Chapter 4 – Preparing to Give a Talk -- Chapter 5 – Delivering the Talk -- Appendix A - Frequently Asked Questions --...

"This book focuses on common errors that people make when presenting technical data. These errors are magnified when presenting to non-technical audiences. Note that "presenting" in this case applies to both the written/visual presentation one might prepare and to how a person would verbally...

Managers conducting earnings conference calls display distinctive styles in their word choice. Some CEOs and CFOs are straight talkers. Others, by contrast, are vague talkers. Vague talkers routinely use qualifying words indicating uncertainty, such as "approximately", "probably", or "maybe"....

Managers conducting earnings conference calls display distinctive styles in their word choice. Some CEOs and CFOs are straight talkers. Others, by contrast, are vague talkers. Vague talkers routinely use qualifying words indicating uncertainty, such as “approximately”, “probably”, or...

Cover -- Zum Inhalt/Über die Autoren -- Impressum -- Titel -- Inhaltsverzeichnis -- Eine Botschaft aus der Zukunft -- Vorbemerkung -- Die Autoren -- Danksagung -- Einleitung -- Kapitel 1: Unterstützen und Begleiten - die Grundhaltung partizipativer Führung -- Partizipative Führung -- Kapitel...

Contemporary writers position 'dialogue' at the heart of change theory, but what do we mean by 'dialogue'? The Tao of Dialogue explains through story what dialogue means, and how to leverage dialogic principles in managing relationships within the workplace. Accessible and innovative, The Tao of...

The purpose of this article is to explore the market reactions and determinants to 180 investor presentations by the German DAX 30 companies illustrating half-year and year-end results from 2010 to 2012. Therefore, an event study is conducted. In line with previous studies, the article finds...

Präsentieren Sie nicht einfach nur Ihre Daten. Machen Sie eine Geschichte daraus! Storytelling können Sie lernen, vor allem wenn es um die Visualisierung von Daten geht. Mit diesem Buch schauen Sie hinter die üblichen Werkzeuge zur Visualisierung mit dem Ziel, an die Wurzeln quantitativer...

Dieser Band aus der Edition BANKMAGAZIN untersucht den öffentlichen Auftritt in der Finanzbranche. Schwerpunkt ist die Wirkungsanalyse von Rede und Antwort unter rhetorischen Gesichtspunkten: Welche Botschaften senden die Auftritte von Spitzenkräften der Kreditwirtschaft aus? Ob Präsentation...

Pyramidale Strukturen lösen das heutige Präsentationsdilemma. Präsentationen müssen auf den Punkt kommen. Inhalte sind komplex. Empfänger haben wenig Zeit und wollen Ergebnisse. Pyramidale Kommunikation orientiert sich am Ergebnis, nicht dem Weg dorthin. Das Ergebnis steht am Anfang,...

This paper examines the relation between cognitive perceptions of management and firm valuation. We develop a composite measure of investor perception using 30-second content-filtered video clips of initial public offering (IPO) roadshow presentations. We show that this measure, designed to...

Create memorable presentations on technical and complex topics in slideware such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple’s Keynote for Mac. Learn good pacing and rhythm as well as judicious use of special effects. Whether the goal is to help a sale or to educate, and whether the final delivery is a...

Communication principles for leadership -- Communicating and leading at work -- Being aware of self and others -- Using verbal and nonverbal messages -- Listening and responding -- Adapting to differences -- R elationship skills -- Relating to others at work -- Interviewing principles and skills...