Speeches by Management
Effective management requires effective communications. This module covers five common presentations required of managers.
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1. The Briefing
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8-10 minutes, plus 5 minutes (Q&A) |
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- 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.
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2. The Technical Speech
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8-10 minutes |
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- 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.
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3. Manage and Motivate
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10-12 minutes |
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- 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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12-15 minutes |
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- 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.
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5. Confrontation: The Adversary Relationship
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5 minutes, plus 10 minutes (Q&A) |
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- 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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