This update of Elaine Cogan's classic how-to for effective public presentations - whether at a council meeting, a club lunch or a professional event - will show you how to overcome that worst of fears: The conviction that your knees will buckle, your throat will lock up, or... that you'll make your audience miserable. Whether you're facing your first presentation or you've been giving talks for years, Elaine's practical advice will help you excel in every public speaking situation - even when you have no time to prepare. You might even come to enjoy it

The author explains why it's essential to begin the preparations by deciding what the meeting is intended to accomplish. That, in turn, determines what kind of meeting you should conduct: informational, advisory, or problem-solving. The author breaks down the essential tasks involved and even suggests the right type of person to handle each one. She describes various types of troublesome meeting attendees-from accusers and apathetics to fence-sitters and know-it-alls-and offers advice on how to deal tactfully but firmly with them all. The author also tackles working effectively with the...