Special events present special speaking opportunities. This manual provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise/giving a eulogy, “roasting” someone and presenting and accepting awards.
Speeches By Management
1. The Briefing
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Time:
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8-10 minutes, plus 5 minutes (Q&A)
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Objectives:• Apply the key steps in the preparation of a briefing and the organisation of material.• Give a briefing according to a specific objective so the audience will have an understanding of the information.• Effectively handle a question-and-answer session following the briefing.
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2. The Technical Speech
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Time:
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8-10 minutes
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Objectives:• Convey a technical paper or technical material and information into a technical speech.• Organise a technical speech according to the inverted-pyramid approach.• Write a technical speech as “spoken language,” not as an article.• Give the speech by effectively reading out loud.
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3. Manage and Motivate
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Time:
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10-12 minutes
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Objectives:• Understand the concept and nature of motivational methods in management.• Apply a four step motivational method with the objectives to persuade and inspire.• Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to agree with your management proposal.
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4. The Status Report
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Time:
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12-15 minutes
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Objectives:• Organise and prepare a status report involving the overall condition of a plan or program, or performance of a department or company in relation to goals.• Construct the report according to a four-step pattern.• Give an effective presentation of the report.
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5. Confrontation: The Adversary Relationship
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5 minutes, plus 10 minutes (Q&A)
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Objectives:• Understand the definition and nature of the adversary relationship.• Prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial management issue.• Employ appropriate preparation methods, strategy, and techniques, for communicating with an adversary group as the representative of your company or corporation.
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