Tools of Engagement : Presenting and Training in a World of Social Media

by Tom Bunzel

• ISBN13: 9780470644287
• ISBN10: 0470644281
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-09-01
• Publisher: Pfeiffer

Summary

Praise for Tools of Engagement"The main takeaway in this thorough and accessible book is the idea that today's business and educational environments require a mash-up mentality. It takes a constantly changing blend of tools, techniques, and strategies to achieve direct, immediate, and effective communication."-Robert L. Lindstrom, former editor, Presentations and Multimedia Producer magazines; author, The BusinessWeek Guide to Multimedia Presentations"If ever there were a person to really dive into the trenches and discuss the practical implications of the social media revolution, it's Tom Bunzel."-Rick Altman, author, Why Most PowerPoint Presentations Suck; president, The Presentation Summit www.BetterPresenting.com"Tom Bunzel has had his pulse on the new social technology and its impact on communication and entertainment and writes about it effectively and with conviction."-Victor Harwood, president, Digital Hollywood, Inc."Clear and cogent. Tom Bunzel's gift is translating what can be dry and difficult material into something that I can learn and use immediately."-Leslie Lundt, M.D., author, You Can Think Like a Psychiatrist and 40 Cases"Takes a topic as dynamic as social media and makes it understandable and relevant."-Jim Endicott, president, Distinction Communication Inc. www.distinction-services.com"Tools of Engagement is a powerful addition to every presenter and meeting planner's bookshelf."-Joyce Schwarz, keynote speaker/moderator and author featured on E Entertainment TV, CBS Radio, and other media"Tom Bunzel has been very helpful to my business as we continue to grow into this new media paradigm."-Kim Calvert, editorial director, Singular Magazine

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables

Acknowledgments

Introduction

How the Presentation World Has Changed

Engaging with Social Media

The New Tools of Engagement

Major Social Networks: Twitter and Ning

Crafting a Visual Message

Meeting in Real Time: Using the Power of Now

What Lies Ahead in Global Communication

Glossary

About the Author

Index

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