I've done quite a lot of voice work for Hartcourt, Steck-Vaughn, Time/Warner, et al. As a professional actor, I suggest professional acting lessons from a professional teacher with an emphasis on:
Presentation Audience techniques Voice (dynamics and projection) Not only will the practical aspects of technique help with your presentations, the new skills inspire confidence. It has been said that the most attractive human trait is self-confidence. Folks will listen and remember what you say if you say it with great confidence. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Mantyla Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 11:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TCP] communications guidelines KISS and Jack Valenti's (former LBJ speech writer, then head ) of words come first to mind: "Keep it short, sharp and punchy." Seems to apply to every type of communication. I would also consider newswriting style, which advises using the 4 Ws + H to organize the writing: Who, What, Where, When, and How. Sorry, got brain fog today, wish I could be helpful in more detail. Tim ----- Message from "Bill Swallow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Thu, 8 > I'm researching effective communication practices to employ across my > organization. I have a few books I can pull off my bookshelf already > delivery tactics. As you can imagine, my focus is very wide, from > presentations and meetings down to email and IM. I'm not looking for > golden hammers or proverbs, but information I can dissect and reflect > back upon my findings as I dive into what the true issues that need > addressing are. ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
