Effective presentations do not just happen; they require preparation and practice.  The Guide to Making Effective Presentations covers the key elements that contribute to effective proposals and presentations:

• Audience - Who you are presenting to and what they want out of it
• Approach - What your intent is
• Content - What you need to say
• Communication - How you say it
• Distractions and Idiosyncrasies - How not to interfere with what you say
• Visuals - How you show it
• Questions - How you prepare for and respond to audience questions

The Guide applies to any setting where a successful presentation is important, formal or informal, school, business or community, and to small or large audiences.  Readers from beginner to experienced will take away key concepts and tips to develop and add to their skill set.  The 68-page Guide is a well-written, compact, yet comprehensive self-study resource that can help individuals and students alike quickly understand how to develop and deliver winning proposals and presentations.  Instructors, facilitators and trainers will find it, and the accompanying Effective Presentations Checklist, an invaluable classroom resource and workshop supplement for teaching and critiquing individual and team presentations.