How to Run Seminars & Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers
by By Jolles, Robert L.
Category: Business & Economics , Business Communication , General

Planning the Program  Selling Your Message Captivating Your Audience "Welcome to the world of stand-up delivery . . .&quot 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: seminars@jolles.co Write: Jolles Associates, Inc P.O. Box 930, Great Falls, Virginia 2206 Call: 1-888-Jolles8 (565-5378