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.