Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Secrets of Dynamic Communication: Prepare with Focus, Deliver with Clarity, Speak with Power by Ken Davis

When I was in high school I went to a youth conference and listened to a presentation by Ken Davis and thought he did a great job of having a good message that was entertaining for all audiences. So, when I saw that he had a book on presentations, I had to give it a look. He splits the book into 3 parts, which basically are preparing the presentation using the SCORRE method (Subject, Core Theme, Objective, Rationale and Resources, and Evaluation), making the presentation, and then the advantages of using his system. The book flowed well and gave good information on the different steps of a presentation. He didn’t reinvent the wheel, but gave an insight into what he does that makes him successful. The whole first section is devoted to the SCORRE process which can really help with the preparation of a presentation. I enjoyed the book and thought that it reinforced many of the things that I’ve learned about presentations in the past and reminded me of things that I’m not currently doing. The stories that he mixed in with the information are the same kinds of things that make his live presentations so entertaining. I would recommend this book to any fan of Ken Davis or for anyone who wants tips on making an effective presentation. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com® book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”