Speeches By Management

1. The Briefing

Time:

Objectives:

8-10 minutes, plus 5 minutes (Q&A)

Apply the key steps in the preparation of a briefing and the organization 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.

2. The Technical Speech

Time:

Objectives:

8-10 minutes

Convey a technical paper or technical material and information into a technical speech.

Organize 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.

3. Manage and Motivate

Time:

Objectives:

10-12 minutes

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.

4. The Status Report

Time:

Objectives:

12-15 minutes

Organize 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.

5. Confrontation: The Adversary Relationship

Time:

Objectives:

5 minutes, plus 10 minutes (Q&A)

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.

Note: For some speech projects, the presentation time may also include additional segments for such activities as question-and-answer periods, depending on the project.