Ever listen to an AM radio program while you’re driving? If so, you know how static can make it difficult to hear the program. No matter how much you try to tune in (either by listening more intently or adjusting the dial) there are times when you just can’t hear or understand what’s being said. [...]
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Chicago, Illinois – May 11, 2010 – Turpin Communication, a Chicago-based training company specializing in tailored presentation and facilitation skills development, announces a new workshop developed in partnership with the Global Teamwork Group, based in Silicon Valley. The workshop, called “Presenting Globally: getting your message across the cultural gap,” will combine Turpin’s expertise [...]
It’s official. Turpin will be exhibiting at ASTD International Conference & Exposition May 17 – 19 in Chicago.
Bring a copy of this blog entry to booth 732 and receive FREE access to our online Comprehensive Presentation Skills Course. ($399 value)
Having attended the conference before, we fully understand the value it can bring to an organization. [...]
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Been thinking about taking one of our online courses, but for some reason haven’t? Now there’s no reason not to. Today we’re announcing free trials of all of our courses.
Simply go to www.onlinepresentationskillstraining.com, click the “Start FREE Trial” button, create an account [...]
One thing that sets Turpin apart from other presentation skills training companies is that we think of presentations as “orderly conversations,” because they share characteristics with both writing and conversation. Like a written document, a good presentation is thoughtfully prepared and structured. It is clear and accurate. Like a conversation, it’s also spontaneous, interactive and [...]
A few years ago I wrote this paragraph for the Reference Guide we distribute to all the participants in our Presentation Skills workshops:
One of the first questions we ask before a workshop begins is, “If you had to choose one thing to take away from this class, what would it be?” When we started asking [...]
As you know, a well-organized presentation has three parts: introduction, body and conclusion.
The introduction gives your audience a sense of direction and purpose, and a reason to listen.
The body is, of course, the main part of your presentation, where you deliver the details of your topic.
The conclusion summarizes what you’ve said, outlines next steps and [...]
Delivering Team Presentations can be challenging. Not only do you have to engage your listeners in a thoughtful “orderly conversation,” (Greg blogged about this previously) you have to manage the unpredictability of your team members.
In this video blog, Dale Ludwig discusses a few simple ideas to help you be a well-rehearsed team.
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This post was inspired by a train-the-trainer session Dale Ludwig and I led two weeks ago. We were working with a group of SMEs (subject matter experts) in the insurance industry as they prepared to deliver enterprise-wide training sessions.
Of course the SMEs knew a lot about their topics. The problem was they wanted to share most [...]
There are a lot of myths out there about preparing and delivering effective presentations. In this video FAQ, Greg, address the myth that you need to practice practice practice to deliver a perfect presentation.