Speakers are often called upon to give different kinds of talks. This manual contains information about giving the most common ones, and it covers impromptu talks, inspirational speeches, selling a product, reading out loud and introducing a speaker.
Part of the Advanced Communication Series.
| Project |
Time |
Objectives |
1. Speak Off the Cuff
|
5-7 minutes |
- Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking.
- Develop skill in the impromptu situation by using one or more patterns.
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2. The Uplift the Spirit
|
8-10 minutes |
- Identify and understand the basic differences and similarities between inspirational speeches and other kinds of speeches.
- Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport.
- Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to adopt your views.
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3. Sell a Product
|
10-12 minutes |
- Skilfully use four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest, desire, action.
- Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a sales presentation.
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| 4. Read Out Loud |
12-15 minutes |
- Arrive at an understanding of the elements that comprise oral interpretation and how it differs from preparing and giving a speech.
- Learn the preparation or planning techniques of effective interpretation.
- Learn the principles of presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading with regard to voice and body as instruments of communication.
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5. Introduce the Speaker
|
standard meeting time |
- Become more knowledgeable and skilled as a “master of ceremonies”.
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