Speaking in public can be an unnerving experience. The better you understand the process, the more confident, credible and effective you will be as a speaker. Thus, you will influence others, demonstrate your talent and represent your organisation. Updated in a new edition that takes account of the shift towards virtual presentations, "QUICK WIN PRESENTATIONS"  is designed so that you can dip in and out seeking answers to your top presentation questions as they arise. Answers to your queries can be located not only from the contents list but also by using the subject grid at the start of the book and by following the thread of cross-references provided at the end of each Q&A. There are five sections to "QUICK WIN PRESENTATIONS: Presentation" Essentials; Developing a Presentation; Presentation Tips & Techniques; On the Day; and Afterwards.

Forward-thinking business people around the world and from diverse public and private industry sectors now recognise that the 2000-year-old debate about ethics and commerce should be addressed. Such managers do not see discussions of ethics and business as a joke, as a threat or as a weakness, but rather as a natural outgrowth of the movements towards excellence, quality and transparency. This book is a guide to assist managers by answering the question: How can you create an ethical working environment? Its purpose is to clarify the significant role you as a manager play in creating an ethical working environment for yourself, your staff, your organisation and your stake-holders by considering eight simple steps.ABOUT THE AUTHORElizabeth P. Tierney is an experienced presenter and the author of eight books, including Dignifying Dementia: A Caregiver's Struggle and Show Time!, both published by Oak Tree Press.

Ethical dilemmas are tough problems to solve because they have a variety of implications, are worrisome and filled with intangibles. They may involve situations that are potentially harmful to people or to the planet and may affect a variety of stakeholders. But not all of them have multi-million euro implications; some of them occur day-to-day in our offices. As managers, we should encourage our staff to pay attention to the ethical dimension today of what they are doing or not doing and be aware of how short-term solutions may have lasting consequences.ABOUT THE AUTHORElizabeth P Tierney, Ph.D. is a writer, trainer, consultant and lecturer in Communications and Management. She was a school administrator in the US and taught at University College Dublin, Ireland and at Cesuga in Spain. She has trained and coached students and business people, spoken at conferences and is the author of nine other books, including four published by Oak Tree Press: Show Time!, Selling Yourself, Dignifying Dementia and Quick Win Presentations.

The next time you sit on a plane and watch the movie or you put your feet up at home and stream a video, it's not a time to feel guilty that you are taking a break. In fact, you can have a wonderful time learning about management and organisations. And when you sit with your children or grandchildren in front of Alice in Wonderland or "Oliver!" or "Finding Nemo", what a splendid opportunity you have to look at the leadership style of the Red Queen, who has everyone so terrified because they are in fear of losing their heads that they will do whatever it takes to survive. What a brilliant scene when the cards are painting the roses red because they planted white instead! How do we cover up our errors? In fear? What room is there for creativity when people in the organisation are in fear not only for their lives, but also for their livelihoods? Movies and books and plays provide endless opportunities for reflection for managers. All you need to do is sit, watch, compare, contrast, analyse and perhaps apply. To improve your analytical skills and increase your awareness and sensitivity to the human condition, human behaviour and endless dilemmas, moral or otherwise, managers should experience the humanities as opportunities for endless continuing education moments.ABOUT THE AUTHORElizabeth P.Tierney is an experienced presenter and the author of eight books, including Dignifying Dementia: A Caregiver's Struggle and Show Time!, both published by Oak Tree Press.

For many knowledge-intensive or technology-based start-up companies, the professional management of intellectual property (IP) is critically important. In fact, IP may be the main asset by which the value of a young company is determined and on which decisions to invest in the company are based - and so IP needs to be considered very early in the planning process. The Commercialising Intellectual Property series of ebooks provides a detailed grounding for innovators and researchers. The first ebook in the series, "Protecting Your Innovation: Forms of Intellectual Property", sets intellectual property rights firmly in the context of commercialisation of innovative research and explains the various forms of protection available.ABOUT THE AUTHORJohn P. McManus is an American author and professor specializing in contemporary military history. He teaches history at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he has established himself as a recognized expert on World War II, particularly the European front and the U.S. Army.

"QUICK WIN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION" is written for business people who recognise how vital effective communication is to their own success and to the success of their organisations. While you are reading through the answers to your questions, other business people may be discussing missions, goals, losses, profits, overheads, policies, budgets, loans, promotions, strategic plans, product development, training, hiring, technology, downsizing, take-overs, global competitiveness, office parties, desk arrangements, coffee breaks, or office supplies. Imagine the implications if you can't understand what is being discussed online, in webinars, boardrooms, offices, or at lunch. Imagine the implications if your colleagues don't understand your views or are unable to articulate their own. Whether you are ordering paper for the copier or making long-range hiring plans, if communication fails, the outcome is confusion. Therefore, let's examine ways of ensuring a happier outcome. There are six sections to this book: Business Communication Essentials covers some of the fundamental questions that business people have about what makes an effective communicator and why it matters. It also explains the communication process in theory and what may prevent you from being clear; Business Communication Techniques answers questions ranging from unblocking communication to the importance of valuing people and includes topics like the importance of word choices, organising your thoughts and the role and use of visuals; Meetings & Interviews looks at aspects of well-run meetings; Writing - Offline & Online answers your questions about how to achieve greater clarity with the written word; Speaking & Presenting addresses your basic questions about formal and informal talks; Achieving Business Communication Excellence considers your ongoing development as an effective communicator. Updated in a new 2nd edition, QUICK WIN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION is designed so that you can dip in and out seeking answers to your top business communication questions as they arise. Answers to your queries can be located not only from the contents list but also by using the subject grid at the start of the book and by following the thread of cross-references provided at the end of each Q&A.

Have you ever been concerned when you have to write a company report? Do you think that your writing is too wordy or too technical? Do you wish that you could be more concise or more tuned into your audience? Those are some of the questions Word Time! answers. The book is based on Elizabeth's years of working students and business professionals and on the notion that clear writing still matters in the workplace. In part because of the speed of electronic communication, many of us have forgotten or need to be reminded of some of the basics of punctuation, grammar, and style, so we can write clear, credible, effective emails, reports, resumes, and design memorable PowerPoint --with greater ease. Like its companion Show Time!, about effective speaking, Word Time! is a short, practical guide to help build or rebuild your confidence in your writing skills.