Effective Communication through Presentations is a practical application tool anchored in theoretic thought. The concepts presented are developed from years of observation and practical experience.

This text has been designed to walk the reader through the chronological process of developing an effective presentation. Beginning with a basic understanding of how we communicate and what types of communication can be considered presentations (chapter 1), the text then moves through the steps of planning (chapters 3-6), preparation (chapters 7 -8), delivery (chapters 9-10), and reflection (chapter 11). The text ends with a review of important cultural differences to keep in mind (chapter 12).

About the author

Dr. Leeds possesses twenty five years of corporate/consulting experience specializing in strategic planning/marketing, organizational behavior, business communication, and leadership. Chris has been associated with industry leaders such as the Marriott Corporation.

Academically, Chris serves as Director of Graduate Business Programs and as an Associate Professor in Dominican University of California’s School of Business and Leadership. Chris received his undergraduate degree in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University, his MBA and his Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Chris has extensive international experience including research, teaching and consulting in Sweden, France, Japan, Germany and Switzerland.