Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Identify their audience

  • Create a basic outline

  • Organize their ideas

  • Flesh out their presentation

  • Find the right words

  • Prepare all the details

  • Overcome nervousness

  • Deliver a polished, professional speech

  • Handle questions and comments effectively

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

    • Getting Started
    • Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Module Two: Identifying Your Audience

    • Identifying Your Audience
    • Performing a Needs Analysis
    • Creating an Audience Profile
    • Identifying Key Questions and Concerns
    • Case Study
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: Creating a Basic Outline

    • Creating a Basic Outline
    • Outlining the Situation
    • Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed
    • Listing the Actions You Took
    • Revealing the Results
    • Case Study
    • Module Three: Review Questions
  • 4

    Module Four: Organizing the Program

    • Organizing the Program
    • Making Organization Easy
    • Organizational Methods
    • Classifying and Categorizing
    • Case Study
    • Module Four: Review Questions
  • 5

    Module Five: Fleshing It Out

    • Fleshing It Out
    • Identifying Appropriate Sources
    • Establishing Credibility
    • The Importance of Citations
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: Putting It All Together

    • Putting It All Together
    • Writing Your Presentation
    • Adding a Plan B
    • Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting
    • Case Study
    • Module Six: Review Questions
  • 7

    Module Seven: Being Prepared

    • Being Prepared
    • Checking Out the Venue
    • Gathering Materials
    • A 24 Hour Checklist
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Overcoming Nervousness

    • Overcoming Nervousness
    • A Visit from the Boss
    • Preparing Mentally
    • Physical Relaxation Techniques
    • Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: Delivering Your Speech (I)

    • Delivering Your Speech (I)
    • Starting Off on the Right Foot
    • Using Visual Aids
    • Checking the Volume of Your Voice
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Delivering Your Speech (II)

    • Delivering Your Speech (II)
    • Adjusting on the Fly
    • Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required
    • Wrapping Up and Winding Down
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Questions and Answers

    • Questions and Answers
    • Ground Rules
    • Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack
    • Dealing with Complex Questions
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise

Investment

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