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Straightforward Personal Development Titles cover key aspects of developing personal skills to enable those in a working environment to improve key skills.

Selection of Revised TitlesA Straightforward Guide to...

The Straightforward C.V.
Successful Public Speaking
Effective Negotiating
Speech Writing and Presentation
Effective Leadership
The Two-Minute Message

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Top of PageThe Straightforward C.V.

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** PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS IMAGE **This revised edition of The Straightforward C.V is for the person who needs clear advice and guidance on how to construct a C.V and also how to perform at job interviews.

The book covers the following areas in detail:

o Interpreting job advertisements
o Construction of a C.V in response to advertisements
o The ideal layout-examples
o Provision of references
o Sample C.V's
o Introductory letters when applying for a job
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o Basic interview techniques

Revised Edition: Nov 2011

The author: Pauline Rogers works as a careers advisor in a small business centre. With her husband, Howard Rogers, also an author, she runs seminars and workshops for people who are in need of assistance in the all important areas of designing effective CV's and performing at interviews. Married with four children she lives in Surrey.

Pauline Rogers
ISBN 9781847162 O30
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Top of PageA Straightforward Guide to Successful Public Speaking

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** PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS IMAGE **A Guide to Successful Public Speaking substantially develops the previous edition, introducing new techniques developed in the USA. The book is comprehensive and develops an approach which builds gradually on all the key areas of speaking and personal presentation.

The following areas are covered:

· The art of successful presentation
· Developing a speaking style and voice development
· The art of personal projection-body language and acting skills
· Using visual aids
· Dealing with groups and developing confidence
· Working an audience
· Producing a script
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The author: Rosemary Riley is a freelance training consultant, specializing in public speaking and presentation, also assertiveness skills. She has taught in the public and private sector and brings her considerable experience to bear in this comprehensive guide.

Revised Edition - June 2006

R. Riley
ISBN 1 903909 78 3
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Top of PageA Straightforward Guide to Effective Negotiating

** PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS IMAGE **This book outlines the fundamental Principles underpinning Effective Negotiation. The book will be particularly useful for business and other areas of life where negotiations play a key part in securing satisfactory outcomes.

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D Blanchard
ISBN 1899924 4 18
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Top of PageA Straightforward Guide to Speech Writing

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** PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS IMAGE **Speechwriting and Presentation, Revised Edition builds on the previous edition by introducing the reader to enhanced skills necessary to effectively write and present a speech for all occasions.

The book is comprehensive and covers the following areas:

· The fundamental rules of speech writing
· Preparation of a speech-consideration of the occasion
· Drafting a speech
· Preparing for the day
· Delivering a speech
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· Sample speeches

The author: Roland Watson is a personal development trainer and also advises individuals and companies on crafting and delivering speeches. In this revised edition he develops the themes from the previous edition introducing new concepts developed by professionals in this field.

Revised Edition - Nov 2011

R Watson
ISBN 978189924943
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Top of PageA Straightforward Guide to Effective Leadership

** PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS IMAGE **This book introduces the reader to the principles of effective leadership as they relate to the world of work, and in particular to the role of the manager. Invaluable advice for managers, project managers and budding leaders.

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Philip Leish
ISBN 1899924 06 X
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Top of PageThe Two Minute Message - Effective presentation under pressure

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A Straightforward Guide to The Two Minute Message, 'Effective Presentation Under Pressure' (revised Edition) by William Freeman, is a concise and practical guide to getting attention and arousing interest in an idea or proposition.

** PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS IMAGE **The book builds on previous editions and will help people who need to make their business messages and sales presentations stand out from the crowd.

The book covers the following topics:

o The Two Minute Message concept
o Building and applying your TMM
o Developing your brand
o Viral marketing and business networking
o From TMM to compelling presentation
o Worksheets, examples and case studies

on-line purchaseThe author: William Freeman was a salesman, sales manager and marketing training manager for IBM. He became a partner in Cambridge Associates in 1985 and is now an independent speaker and business advisor. He specialises in helping business to improve sales effectiveness and bring energy and passion to their sales message and performances. The Two Minute Message technique is a vital part of that process. William is also is an executive board member of Kingston Chamber of Commerce.

Revised Edition - June 2006

William Freeman
ISBN 9781903909881
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