Public Speaking

Module One: Getting Started
Course Objectives
 
Module Two: Identifying Your Audience
Performing a Needs Analysis
Creating an Audience Profile
Identifying Key Questions and Concerns
 
Module Three: Creating a Basic Outline
Outlining the Situation
Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed
Listing the Actions You Took
Revealing the Results
 
Module Four: Organizing the Program
Making Organization Easy
Organizational Methods
Classifying and Categorizing
 
Module Five: Fleshing It Out
Identifying Appropriate Sources
Establishing Credibility
The Importance of Citations
 
Module Six: Putting It All Together
Writing Your Presentation
Adding a Plan B
Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting
 
Module Seven: Being Prepared
Checking Out the Venue
Gathering Materials
A 24-Hour Checklist
 
Module Eight: Overcoming Nervousness
A Visit from the Boss
Preparing Mentally
Physical Relaxation Techniques
Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd (Even If You Don’t Feel That Way)
 
Module Nine: Delivering Your Speech (I)
Starting Off on the Right Foot
Using Visual Aids
Checking the Volume of Your Voice
 
Module Ten: Delivering Your Speech (II)
Adjusting on the Fly
Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required
Wrapping Up and Winding Down
 
Module Eleven: Questions and Answers
Ground Rules
Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack
Dealing with Complex Questions
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned