Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery (Voices That Matter)
by: Garr Reynolds
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Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the net - presentationzen.com - shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today-s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the net - presentationzen.com - shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today-s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.
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- Restful but powerful
While Power Point used to have a focus on primary colors and cartoon clipart, the new Power Point is powerful without being overpowering.The author provides guidelines for awakening the senses, and providing opportunities for clients to experience presentations that are not "in the face".
I highly recommend this book, as well as the information contained on the author's website.
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- Simple ideas need work
So, simple ideas on presentation design and delivery. Yes there are those in this book. But too few and really simple. The rest is empty space, sample slides, quotes and references to other authors.
The book tells you this:
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Most of today's presentations are done wrong. But doing it right is simple. You just have to know how to. Just like Tom, Dick and Harry who do awesome presentations.
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It's all about creativity. You need to unleash yours. Here ... Read More
Rating: - Why Do Mediocre Presentations When You Can Do Great Ones?
Presentation Zen is a short, powerful, and (appropriately enough) beautifully designed book offering all the information and insights you need to become a great presenter.Drawing on his own extensive experience presenting to Fortune 500 companies, his years in Japan, and the teachings of various other presentation masters like Seth Godin, Steve Jobs, and Guy Kawasaki, Reynolds guides you through everything you need to know about the preparation, design, and delivery of awesome presentations.
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Rating: - Thorughly absorbing...
This is a thoroughly absorbing work. Interspersed with references to his life in Japan the author has written with a fresh richness of thought and clarity. I particularly enjoyed the link to Daniel Pink's book 'A whole New Mind.
Rating: - helpful to send a message
I think is a practical guide to communicate an idea or a concept always in a different manner depending in our audience
- Restful but powerfulWhile Power Point used to have a focus on primary colors and cartoon clipart, the new Power Point is powerful without being overpowering.The author provides guidelines for awakening the senses, and providing opportunities for clients to experience presentations that are not "in the face".
I highly recommend this book, as well as the information contained on the author's website.
- Simple ideas need workSo, simple ideas on presentation design and delivery. Yes there are those in this book. But too few and really simple. The rest is empty space, sample slides, quotes and references to other authors.
The book tells you this:
---
Most of today's presentations are done wrong. But doing it right is simple. You just have to know how to. Just like Tom, Dick and Harry who do awesome presentations.
...
It's all about creativity. You need to unleash yours. Here ... Read More
- Why Do Mediocre Presentations When You Can Do Great Ones?Presentation Zen is a short, powerful, and (appropriately enough) beautifully designed book offering all the information and insights you need to become a great presenter.Drawing on his own extensive experience presenting to Fortune 500 companies, his years in Japan, and the teachings of various other presentation masters like Seth Godin, Steve Jobs, and Guy Kawasaki, Reynolds guides you through everything you need to know about the preparation, design, and delivery of awesome presentations.
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- Thorughly absorbing...This is a thoroughly absorbing work. Interspersed with references to his life in Japan the author has written with a fresh richness of thought and clarity. I particularly enjoyed the link to Daniel Pink's book 'A whole New Mind.
- helpful to send a messageI think is a practical guide to communicate an idea or a concept always in a different manner depending in our audience
