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Impromptu speech Wedding speech Work presentation Sermon Sport pep talk Work briefing Elevator pitch
the degree of authority a person has, that is, the power an individual has to make things happen the degree of influence a person has, that is, the effect an individual has on others
USE THE GRAPEVINE -political KNOW YOUR STUFF PROCEDURES- eg multiple ? TELL THE TRUTH
Planning 1
Just what is it you want to say, and how can you best say it? What is it the audience wants to hear and not hear? What, in your judgement, does it need to hear? How can you make your message effective, standing out from other messages?
Time planning
Time is the best ally you can have, and haste your worst enemy, in any speaking situation even those that are nominally spontaneous or impromptu When planning an oral communication, you should factor in
At least twice the planned speaking time for rehearsal At least ten times the planned speaking
Content planning
Pattern of exposition: historical, geographical, inductive, deductive, problem solution, 5W-H (what, where, who, why, when, how) Content quantity: How many points can you make before you overload your audience? What is the minimum you can get away with so that your audience does not feel
Content planning
Focus: What angle, emphasis or spin will you put on the content to accentuate certain aspects, concentrate attention and differentiate your approach from that of others? Spice: What material can you include that will add variety and insight, such as quotations, statistics, humour, an anecdote or story,
Planning
The three parts reflect one of the oldest models for speech communication:
Tell them what you are going to tell them Tell them
Consider a road map graphic showing the structure of your talk Consider using repetition to drive points home Increase the information density and rhetorical momentum of the talk so it builds to a climax at the end of the main or body section Create variety in content, delivery,
Rehearsal
Rehearsal is essential
it helps you determine what material works and what doesnt it is a vital stress management strategy For a formal presentation full rehearsal
Non-verbal Communication
Pronunciation
the ability to say meaningful word by the ability to say those words clearly
Voice Pitch
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