How to Run Seminars and Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers [Paperback]

Robert L. Jolles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 24, 2000

Thoroughly revised edition of the bestselling skill-building consultant guide
A revision of its successful predecessor-which has sold over 23,000 copies since it was first published in 1993-How to Run Seminars & Workshops has been completely revised throughout to provide the most up-to-date material currently available in the field. An entirely new chapter examines the state-of-the-art technology available to presenters, especially LCD projectors, laptops with PowerPoint, electronic white boards, documents cameras, 8mm players, and the idea-behind-distance learning. Written by a tireless consultant and self-promoter, How to Run Seminars & Workshops is an essential resource for the ever-expanding consultant market.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...so many useful tips...If youa re thinking of even making some spare cash from giving workshops, this onea s for you." (Writing Magazine, March 2009) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

* Planning the Program
* Selling Your Message
* Captivating Your Audience

"Welcome to the world of stand-up delivery . . ."

Most people who become trainers or presenters fall into the same trap. They are taught what to teach, but rarely how to teach it. For almost ten years, Robert Jolles's How to Run Seminars and Workshops has shown thousands of people how to teach-how to stand up and deliver an effective training session in almost any setting.

In this long-awaited Second Edition, the former head of Xerox's world-renowned "Train the Trainer" program shares his proven techniques for winning over your audience, holding their interest, and effectively conveying information. For the seasoned pro, it's an invaluable tool for becoming a world-class seminar and workshop leader. For novices, it's a step-by-step self-teaching guide that gives you the confidence and the techniques you need to go "under fire" in front of any group and thrive in the "pit"-the area between lectern and audience.

This book covers all the bases, including research and preparation, questioning techniques, pacing, visual aids, evaluation and support feedback, and more, such as:
* How to work with adult audiences (and why it's different from teaching children)
* Secrets for getting trainees involved
* How to present your best self
* Hiring and developing staff
* Proven tricks of the trade you won't find elsewhere
* New technologies-LCD projectors, laptops with PowerPoint, electronic white boards, documents cameras, 8mm video players, and distance learning

Mr. Jolles and his associates conduct training programs and motivational seminars internationally.

For more information, please:
Visit: www.jolles.com ?
E-mail: [e-mail]
Write: Jolles Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 930, Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Call: 1-888-Jolles8 (565-5378)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (November 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471397296
• ISBN-13: 978-0471397298
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,282,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You've read all the rest, now read the best., January 4, 2000

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John J Luckas - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Run Seminars and Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers (Paperback)

This book changed my career. I was responsible for developing a course to teach our employees how to become better presenters. I did a ton of research, read many books, but this one was my single most used resource. The large majority of my company's training philosphies are now based on this one book. It's working for us incredibly well. I tried everything in the book that Mr. Jolles suggested. Most worked, very few didn't. Without this book I'm sure the course I developed wouldn't have been half as good as it was. We now have a staff trained using the methods Mr. Jolles suggested and with great and measured success. Thanks Robert! You have no idea what a huge impact you have had on my career and my company's profit margin! The only problem with the book is the title. You should really change it to something that describes what it's actually about. Just get rid of the "How to Run Seminars and Workshops:" part.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not as helpful as the title suggests, July 5, 2006

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Tanya (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Run Seminars & Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers and Teachers (Paperback)

I bought this book hoping to learn one new thing - I don't want 'tricks' or 'secrets' and I don't need to impress anyone - just facilitate seminars which are effective and enjoyable for the participants. I searched for an idea, process or new way of thinking that I could use, modify and apply in my own work. Sadly, it wasn't there for me. The style and content is not consistent with the title. The style is over-confident - the "know-it-all" style, characteristic of some American texts. The author presenting his opinions as fact. There's no doubt, no alternatives, just do it my way and it will be 'right'. Apart from this approach, some of the content is unhelpful at best. For example his comments (opinions) on how to prepare and use visuals in presentations reiterates the worst habits - more bullet points! As the title suggests the author is writing for people who already know something about this well-worn subject, I would have appreciated buying something more original, less emphatic and better written. I regret buying it.

42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars great for presentation skills, not for promoting a seminar, October 31, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Run Seminars and Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers (Paperback)

The title could be misleading...don't be confused. This book is great for discussing skills needed by presenters. It is not a how-to book for designing or promoting seminars.