Public Speaking

INTRODUCTION

• Course Objectives

MODULE 1

• Identifying Your Audience
• Performing a Needs Analysis
• Creating an Audience Profile
• Identifying Key Questions and Concerns
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 2

• Creating a Basic Outline
• Outlining the Situation
• Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed
• Listing the Actions You Took
• Revealing the Results
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 3

• Organizing the Program
• Making Organization Easy
• Organizational Methods
• Classifying and Categorizing
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 4

• Fleshing It Out
• Identifying Appropriate Sources
• Establishing Credibility
• The Importance of Citations
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 5

• Putting It All Together
• Writing Your Presentation
• Adding a Plan B
• Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 6

• Being Prepared
• Checking Out the Venue
• Gathering Materials
• A 24 Hour Checklist
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 7

• Overcoming Nervousness
• A Visit from the Boss
• Preparing Mentally
• Physical Relaxation Techniques
• Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 8

• Delivering Your Speech (I)
• Starting Off on the Right Foot
• Using Visual Aids
• Checking the Volume of Your Voice
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 9

• Delivering Your Speech (II)
• Adjusting on the Fly
• Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required
• Wrapping Up and Winding Down
• Knowledge Check

MODULE 10

• Questions and Answers
• Ground Rules
• Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack
• Dealing With Complex Questions
• Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT

• Post-Test