2007 Spring list: Power Points!: How to Design and Deliver Presentations That Sizzle and Sell [Paperback]

Harry Mills (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0814474691 | ISBN-13: 978-0814474693 | Publication Date: May 23, 2007

Today's supercritical audiences demand you speak with impact and deliver your PowerPoints with flair. "Speak like Churchill, Present like Spielberg" shows readers how to seamlessly integrate their words and PowerPoints into a persuasive experience. As Gary White, CEO of Presentation Pro puts it: 'The timing for the book couldn't be better, as Microsoft is launching a major makeover of Office 2007 later this year. The biggest change will be in the way PowerPoint creates graphics and presentations. PowerPoint presenters will be looking for help on how to create and use stunning graphics and visuals.' [Excerpted from a letter from Gary White, attached below in the "Comments" section.] The book is divided into two parts. Part I lays out "The Seven Steps to Presentation Success" (i.e., the "Churchill" part); and, Part II is about how to design and deliver more persuasive PowerPoints.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Today’s audiences have come to expect presentations that are not only informative, but also innovative and visually exciting. Power Points ! shows readers how to create and use stunning PowerPoint graphics and visuals to their fullest, while also speaking with greater eloquence and persuasiveness. Author and persuasion expert Harry Mills reveals how to:

* Captivate audiences with a mastery of graphics, diagrams, cartoons, and photos.

* Speak and present with confidence and style.

* Learn to influence any kind of audience.

* Use the hundreds of professionally designed samples and PowerPoint templates on the companion CD-ROM to add drama to presentations.

* Create dazzling visuals more easily by taking advantage of PowerPoint 2007’s new features.

With these invaluable tips, even the most reluctant speakers can deliver informative, entertaining, and persuasive presentations.

About the Author

Harry Mills (New Zealand) has helped the world’s brand icons such as Lexus, PwC, Ericsson, and Kimberly-Clarke shape mission-critical presentations. He is the author of 25 books on persuasion, sales, and negotiation, including Artful Persuasion (0-8144-7063-7) and The Rainmakers’ Toolkit (0-8144-7216-8). He is the mentor on persuasion for the Harvard Manage/Mentor program.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (May 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814474691
• ISBN-13: 978-0814474693
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #567,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable resource for creating awesome presentations, September 12, 2007

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Dr. Robert Karlsberg (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2007 Spring list: Power Points!: How to Design and Deliver Presentations That Sizzle and Sell (Paperback)

Whether you're an occasional speaker or a regular presenter, Harry Mills' Power Points! is a must-have for making all of your presentations more compelling.

The book goes well beyond the expected, offering advice and strategies for:
- influencing any type of audience
- structuring your presentation for maximum impact
- selecting visuals that inform and persuade
- delivering your presentation with panache

The book's illustrations are stunning examples of Mills' concept of using visuals to powerfully complement, not compete with, your delivery. The included CD is packed with sample presentations, templates and graphics.

In sum, with Power Points! you'll not only learn how to use PowerPoint more effectively but how to plan, compose and deliver more informative, inspiring and influential presentations. I highly recommend it!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great value, September 4, 2007

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Commercial Lawyer - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2007 Spring list: Power Points!: How to Design and Deliver Presentations That Sizzle and Sell (Paperback)

The missing link.Putting to one side the technical aspects of Powerpoint this book cuts straight to the chase on how to make your presentation compelling. If like me you use Powerpoint regularly you will be familiar with the "here we go again" expression. This is a hands on what to do and why.The cd alone with its great templates icons etc is worth the price. If your presentations don't improve it's not the books fault :-)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Focuses on presentations and speeches which add drama and sizzle to business pursuit, September 2, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2007 Spring list: Power Points!: How to Design and Deliver Presentations That Sizzle and Sell (Paperback)

POWER POINTS! HOW TO DESIGN & DELIVER PRESENTATIONS THAT SIZZLE AND SELL focuses on presentations and speeches which add drama and sizzle to business pursuits, and pairs insights on PowerPoint with overall tips on public speaking to make for much more than your typical PowerPoint presentation handbook. From using calming techniques to overcome stage fright to adding stories and humor to spice a presentation, every business manager and any involved in making presentations or lending books to business professionals needs POWER POINTS!