Loud And Clear: How To Prepare And Deliver Effective Business And Technical Presentations, Fourth Edition [Paperback]

George L. Morrisey (Author), Thomas L. Sechrest (Author), Wendy B. Warman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0201127938 | ISBN-13: 978-0201127935 | Edition: 4

How do you want your next presentation to come across? as a bland outline that glosses over your topic? as a ”data dump,” confusing or boring your audience? as nerve-wracking torture for everyone involved? The key to effective presentations is preparation, so Loud and Clear shows you six steps for planning any technical or business presentation. It discusses the best use of audiovisual aids and explains the basics of set-up and delivery. Loud and Clear’s practical, step-by-step advice has helped more than 300,000 technical experts become expert presenters as well. Whether you present proposals to new clients or a weekly status report, Loud and Clear will help you deliver your message clearly and confidently.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

As consultants and trainers who specialize in public speaking and other elements vital to a persuasive corporate production, George Morrisey, Thomas Sechrest, and Wendy Warman are well-versed in the good (as well as the bad and the ugly). The fourth edition of their time-tested guide, Loud and Clear: How to Prepare and Deliver Effective Business and Technical Presentations, offers step-by-step advice on critical components from visuals to logistics to delivery. It unequivocally views preparation as the crux, however, and fully outlines six integrated planning procedures certain to improve one's chance for success. --Howard Rothman

About the Author

George L. Morrisey has headed the Morrisey Group, a management consulting firm, since 1972. Author of nineteen books on planning and management, he has received the National Speakers Association’s highest honor for excellence. Thomas L. Sechrest has twenty years of experience in organizational development as a video producer and trainer. He now consults with high-tech firms while completing his doctorate at the University of Texas. Wendy B. Warman is president of SmarTalkers, a Florida training and consulting firm. A certified speech pathologist, she leads seminars for such clients as Honeywell, Salomon Brothers, and Cargill, Inc. George L. Morrisey has headed the Morrisey Group, a management consulting firm, since 1972. Author of nineteen books on planning and management, he has received the National Speakers Association’s highest honor for excellence. Thomas L. Sechrest has twenty years of experience in organizational development as a video producer and trainer. He now consults with high-tech firms while completing his doctorate at the University of Texas. Wendy B. Warman is president of SmarTalkers, a Florida training and consulting firm. A certified speech pathologist, she leads seminars for such clients as Honeywell, Salomon Brothers, and Cargill, Inc. George L. Morrisey has headed the Morrisey Group, a management consulting firm, since 1972. Author of nineteen books on planning and management, he has received the National Speakers Association’s highest honor for excellence. Thomas L. Sechrest has twenty years of experience in organizational development as a video producer and trainer. He now consults with high-tech firms while completing his doctorate at the University of Texas. Wendy B. Warman is president of SmarTalkers, a Florida training and consulting firm. A certified speech pathologist, she leads seminars for such clients as Honeywell, Salomon Brothers, and Cargill, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Basic Books; 4 edition (May 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201127938
• ISBN-13: 978-0201127935
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #761,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent instructional reference, October 18, 2000

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Matt Vance (Florissant, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Loud And Clear: How To Prepare And Deliver Effective Business And Technical Presentations, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

Loud and Clear is an outstanding resource for producing an effective presentation. The emphasis on audience analysis, which is so often overlooked, is excellent and will lead you to focus on the things that matter for your presentation. I especially liked the exercises suggested by the authors. Do them; you will learn more about your style of communication and your ability to connect with audiences than you had ever imagined. This book is probably most effective for newer presenters who need a foundation in the building blocks of assembling an effective presentation. But, it will also be instructional and valuable to check the effectiveness of more experienced presenters. Overall Loud and Clear is a concise, well-written recipe for effective presentations

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars loud and clear, June 11, 2009

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Safeen (Portland, OR, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Loud And Clear: How To Prepare And Deliver Effective Business And Technical Presentations, Fourth Edition (Paperback)

this product for the price less than $10 is perfect.
If you read the all book, or basically half of the boo, you will notice has so much important information about giving presentation. It gives you all the tips about giving a good presentation. However, I got say that, it is really boring to read the whole book, and I only scanned because I never could read it, but that is only me, may be you will be able to read it.