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Workshop in a Box: Communication Skills for IT Developers

By : Abhinav Kaiser
Book Image

Workshop in a Box: Communication Skills for IT Developers

By: Abhinav Kaiser

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (13 chapters)
Workshop in a Box: Communication Skills for IT Professionals
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
Preface

Summary


As this chapter ends, you are expected to know the following:

  • Different types of presentations and how each type differs in the way the presenter prepares and delivers the presentation

  • The four pillars of presentation

  • Understanding the objective of a presentation as a precursor to preparation

  • Importance of analyzing audience before creating presentation material

  • The tree-step approach to creating presentation slides

  • How good speakers differentiate themselves from ordinary ones and other general tips on delivering presentations

  • Tips on how to control nervousness

  • The importance of becoming familiar with gadgets employed during presenting such as remote presenter, projector, screen, and microphone

  • The different ways presentation material can be created

  • The cognitive approach to creating content

In Chapter 8, Reports, Proposals, and Business Cases, we will look at how you can go about preparing reports in the most logical manner. We will also break down business proposals and how they need to be...