Public Speaking

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