Training and Presentation Resources
Looking to keep your presentation and training skills up-to-date? These resources will keep your training fresh. Need help? Contact refhelp@library.ohio.gov.
Compiled by Katie (Sabol) Campbell, Public Library Consultant, State Library of Ohio.
Compiled by Katie (Sabol) Campbell, Public Library Consultant, State Library of Ohio.
Articles
- Blaszczynski, Carol, and Diana J. Green. "Speaking Off the Cuff: Strategies and Activities for Developing Presentation Confidence." Journal of Applied Research for Business Instruction 8.2 (2010): 1-5. Business Source Complete. EBSCO. Web. 21 July 2011.
- Flatley, Marie E. "TEACHING THE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION." Business Communication Quarterly 70.3 (2007): 301-305. Business Source Complete. EBSCO. Web. 21 July 2011.
- Namhata, Rima. "Smooth Talk, Smart Attire, Efficient Practice and a Tinge of Humor: Way to Presentation Skill for Beginners." IUP Journal of Soft Skills 5.1 (2011): 31-36. Business Source Complete. EBSCO. Web. 21 July 2011.
eJournals/eBooks (Available through the State Library of Ohio)
- Adult Learning MasterFILE (EBSCO) From: 1996-Present
- Career Development Quarterly Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) From: 2008-Present
- Career World Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) From: 1996-Present
- Chief Learning Officer Business Source Complete (EBSCO) From: 2003-Present
- Coaching at Work Business Source Complete (EBSCO) From: 2008-Present
- T + D Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) From: 2001-Present
- The Learning Organization Electronic Journal Center From: 1994-Present
- Training Business Source Complete (EBSCO) From: 2000-Present
Links
- Training Magazine (http://www.trainingmag.com/msg/publications/training.jsp): Training magazine is a 41-year-old professional development magazine that advocates training and workforce development as a business tool. The magazine delves into management issues such as leadership and succession planning, HR issues such as recruitment and retention, and training issues such as learning theory, on-the-job skills assessments and aligning core workforce competencies to enhance the bottom line impact of training and development programs.
- Office of Personnel Management- Training and Development Policy (http://www.opm.gov/hrd/lead/index.asp): This site offers a continuing source for current human resource development trends and innovations. This includes a training wiki, publications, training needs assessment and policy guidance.
- 10 Visual Ideas for Designing Guru-Style; Articulate Blog: http://www.articulate.com/blog/10-visual-design-ideas-for-designing-guru-style-e-learning/
- The 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint; Guy Kawasaki: http://presentationzen.blogs.com/presentationzen/2005/09/whats_good_powe.html
- Top 10 Free Stock Photo Sites; eFronters Online Community: http://efronters.blogspot.com/2010/05/top-10-free-stock-photos-sites.html
- What is Good PowerPoint Design; Presentation Zen: http://presentationzen.blogs.com/presentationzen/2005/09/whats_good_powe.html
- Annotated Bibliography: Workplace Learning; US Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections (http://static.nicic.gov/Library/024728.pdf): This great compilation of articles, books, and websites provides resources describing workplace learning and discussing why and how we conduct workplace learning.
Books at the State Library of Ohio
- Atkinson, Cliff. Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 to Create Presentations that Inform, Motivate and Inspire. Redmond, Wash: Microsoft Press, 2005. Print.
- Chan, Janis F. Designing and Developing Training Programs. San Francisco: Pfeiffer, 2010. Print.
- Egger-Sider, Francine, and Jane Devine. Going Beyond Google: The Invisible Web in Learning and Teaching. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc, 2009. Print.
- Duarte, Nancy. Resonate: Present Visual Stories That Transform Audiences. Hoboken, N.J: Wiley, 2010. Print.
- Duarte, Nancy. Slide:ology: The Art and Science ofCreating Great Presentations. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly Media, 2008. Print.
- Flocker, Michael. Death by PowerPoint: A Modern Office Survival Guide. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2006. Print.
- Kawasaki, Guy. Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions. New York: Portfolio/Penguin, 2011. Print.
- Kirkpatrick, Wendy K, and James D. Kirkpatrick. Training on Trial: How Workplace Learning Must Reinvent Itself to Remain Relevant. New York: American Management Association, 2010. Print.
- Reed, Lori, and Paul Signorelli. Workplace Learning and Leadership: A Handbook for Library and Nonprofit Trainers. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011. Print.
- Reynolds, Garr. Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery. Berkeley, CA: New Riders Pub, 2008. Print.
- Rotondo, Jennifer, and Mike Rotondo. Presentation Skills for Managers. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2001. Print.
- Steel, Piers. The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Things Done. Harlow, England: Prentice Hall Life, 2011. Print.
- Van, Velsor E, Cynthia D. McCauley, and Marian N. Ruderman. The Center for Creative Leadership Handbook of Leadership Development. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2010. Print.
Presentations
- Bag of Tricks for Presentation Design; Don Weatherbee: http://www.slideshare.net/DonSmith61/bag-of-tricks-presentation-design
- Effective PowerPoint Presenting; Matthew Dyer: http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/75749/Effective-PowerPoint-Presenting
- Steal This Presentation; JESSEDEE: http://www.slideshare.net/jessedee/steal-this-presentation-5038209
- Stop Breaking the Basic Rules of Presenting; The Wikiman: http://thewikiman.org/blog/?p=1546
Videos
- 5 Rules for Presenting; Nancy Duarte: http://youtu.be/hT9GGmundag
- TEDx Talk; Nancy Duarte: http://youtu.be/1nYFpuc2Umk
