Speaking Globally: A Team Canada Inc On-Line Guide for Exporters

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
  • The Power of Presentations
  • Why Culture Counts
  • Using this Guide
  
  
• Chapter 1: Research Your Presentation
  • 1.1 Learn About Your Target Market
  • 1.2 Understand Your Presentation Audience
    • 1.2.1 Audience Analysis Questions
    • 1.2.2 Answering Audience Analysis Questions
  • 1.3 Set Presentation Objectives
  • 1.4 Are You Ready? A Checklist
  • 1.5 How Can I Learn More? A Resource List
    • 1.5.1 Market Studies and Country-Specific Reports
    • 1.5.2 Information on Countries Around the World
    • 1.5.3 International Business/Export Development
  
  
• Chapter 2: Develop Your Presentation
  • 2.1 Develop Your Presentation Structure
    • 2.1.1 Brainstorm Your Main Ideas
    • 2.1.2 Develop a Presentation Outline
    • 2.1.3 Sample Presentation Outline
  • 2.2 Add Supporting Data
  • 2.3 Ensure Your Presentation Structure is Effective
  • 2.4 Create a Structural Roadmap
  • 2.5 Be Flexible
  • 2.6 Develop Effective Opening and Closing Sections
    • 2.6.1 Create Effective Openings
    • 2.6.2 Develop Solid Endings
  • 2.7 Rehearse Your Presentation
  • 2.8 Are You Ready? A Checklist
  
  
• Chapter 3: Enhancing a Presentation Using Visual Aids
  • 3.1 What Are Visual Aids?
  • 3.2 Why Are Visual Aids Important?
  • 3.3 Suggestions for Using Visual Aids
  • 3.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Visual Aids
    • 3.4.1 Overhead Transparencies
    • 3.4.2 35 Millimetre Slides
    • 3.4.3 Computer Projected and Electronic Media
    • 3.4.4 Flip Charts
  • 3.5 Prepare Written Materials
    • 3.5.1 Speaker Notes
    • 3.5.2 Audience Handouts
  • 3.6 Know Your Equipment and Environment
    • 3.6.1 Presentation Equipment
    • 3.6.2 Presentation Environment
  • 3.7 Are You Ready? A Checklist
  
  
• Chapter 4: Delivery Dynamics
  • 4.1 Pay Attention to Protocol
    • 4.1.1 Consider Introductions
    • 4.1.2 Recognize VIP’s
    • 4.1.3 Take Care with Attire
    • 4.1.4 Gender Considerations
    • 4.1.5 Age Considerations
  • 4.2 Adapt Your Spoken Message
    • 4.2.1 Learn the Language
    • 4.2.2 Internationalize Your Language
    • 4.2.3 Adapt Your Style and Pace
    • 4.2.4 Use Interpreters Carefully
    • 4.2.5 Use Humour Carefully
  • 4.3 Make the Best of Body Language
    • 4.3.1 Gestures
    • 4.3.2 Body Language and Emotion
    • 4.3.3 Eye Contact
    • 4.3.4 Personal Space
    • 4.3.5 Be Yourself
  • 4.4 Are You Ready? A Checklist
  
  
• Chapter 5: Impact and After
  • 5.1 Monitor Audience Response
    • 5.1.1 Monitor Visual Feedback
    • 5.1.2 Know What to Expect
  • 5.2 Capitalize on Questions and Answers
    • 5.2.1 Prepare for Questions
    • 5.2.2 Understand That Audience Reaction Can Vary
    • 5.2.3 Encourage Participation
    • 5.2.4 Addressing Questions
  • 5.3 Follow Up After Your Presentation
    • 5.3.1 Advance Your Agenda
    • 5.3.2 Assess Your Performance
  • 5.4 Are You Ready? A Checklist
  
  
• Chapter 6: Useful Resources
  • 6.1 Websites
    • 6.1.1 Cultural Considerations
    • 6.1.2 Presentations
    • 6.1.3 Technical/Technology Issues
  • 6.2 Books
    • 6.2.1 Cultural Considerations
    • 6.2.2 Presentations
  • 6.3 Audiocasettes
  
  

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