Post on 07-Jul-2015
What I teach my college students –Business majors
Professor Paul B. Thornton Pthornton@stcc.edu
1. Preparation2. My Tips 3. Practice
The more prepared you are the more confident you feel.
The Basics
• Who (audience)
• When--------------------Where
• Length
SENIOR MANAGMENT
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YOU
Preparation
1. Goal/Objective
2. Organize your points
Problem—Solution
Opportunity—Actions Needed
Recommendation—Reasons
Actions Taken/Lessons Learned
1. Have an Introduction
Welcome - Good Morning and welcome!
My name is ____________.
2. Create Interest
What’s in it for the audience?
In what ways will your message help them?
3. Provide an Overview
- Today I will cover 3 points
1.
2.
3.
4. Present 1-to-3 big ideas
• Problem—Solution
• Opportunity—Actions Needed
• Recommendation—Reasons
• Actions Taken/Lessons Learned
5. Use a Variety of Methods
FactsStoriesExamplesQuotesStatisticsVisual aidsVideo
•Stories
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6. Engage the Audience
–Ask Questions
–Ask Rhetorical Questions
7. Use Effective Visual Aids
• A few words
Don’t do this
• Leaders need to identify what’s possible, describe what’s possible and pursue what’s possible.
• Leaders must focus on their need of their people.
• Leaders set the example and practice what they preach.
• If you want to be a leader you need to determine your core values and beliefs.
• Death by Power Point
Use the Right Font
• Manager--24
• Manager--28
• Manager--32
• Manager--36
• Manager--40
• Manager--44
• Manager--48
8. Make Eye Contact
• Eye Contact • With all members of the audience
•Speed Up
• Raise Voice Level
• Lower voice Level
10. Have a Conclusion
•Summarize
•Actionable Items
•Concluding Thought
Chorus Line
Why People Don’t Practice
• Not fun
• Takes time
• Feel silly doing it
• Fear of speaking leads to procrastination
Look in the Mirror
• Time Yourself
Record
Practice, Practice, Practice
–In front of Friends
Important Skill
Get feedback--Practice--Improve