The Presenter's Fieldbook: A Practical Guide

(Paperback, Third Edition)

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Proper presentations have the power to persuade and transform people and organizations. This is a book about the art of presenting. Using current knowledge about learning, this book describes best practices for designing, delivering, debriefing, and growing from the presenting experience. Some highlights include how to give a two minute speech, getting comfortable in your own skin, overcoming resistance and audience fatigue, and how to de-demonize the personal digital devices in training rooms today.

Whats new in this edition is information on interactive presentation technology, making the first 5 minutes magical, a new treatment of presentation design, and attention to cultural mindfulness. This third edition continues to be a guidebook for anyone who has ever stood before a group to make a presentation novices and experts alike. For novices the book provides a respected foundation upon which to enhance learning for adults. For experienced presenters it offers an opportunity to fine tune your work in specific areas. For the specialist, professor, or trainer of those teaching adults, it serves as a curriculum guide.

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How delighted I am that we now have access to the Third Edition of The Presenters Fieldbook. This should be among the first books any new learning leader reads. It is a must read for individuals working with adult learners. It is an absolute must for your reference bookshelf. -- Stephanie Hirsh, Former Executive Director, Learning Forward
There is nothing as comprehensive and insightful as Bob Garmstons Field Guide. Its concrete, full of examples and wise. From room arrangement to subtle interactive skills; from focusing participant attention to handling difficult questions its all here. -- Jon Saphier, founder and chairman, Research for Better Teaching
In 20 years of organizing professional learning for the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA) none have been more effective or well received than those using the skills and techniques developed by Bob Garmston and described in The Presenters Field Book. For any presenter this is a tool kit to continuous improvement. -- David Chojnacki, Executive Director Emeritus, Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools
Just when you think that you have all of your presentations set, you learn from the artists about how to make them even better! Practical and accessible this book is a testimony to all of us who aspire to be the inspiration for professional learning that helps us develop the power of collaboration. -- Bena Kallick, co-founder and co-director, Institute for Habits of Mind

Author Bio

Robert J. Garmston writes from his experiences as a teacher, principal, superintendent, professor and international consultant. A presenter on five continents, Co-Developer of Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools and recognized by the National Staff Development Council for Contributions to Staff Development, his books have been translated into five languages.