Getting Started in Public Speaking

Description

A 3-DAY intensive and interactive COURSE designed for the first-time public speakers or would-be public speakers in which they can apply the elements of public speaking within the context definition of public speaking as: any form of verbal communications, whether in front of small or large audiences, during meetings and presentations, for company or corporate events, networking, and other activities in which to use effective communications.  

METHODOLOGY

Lectures, Individual/group activities, tips and advice, discussion, training day submissions with immediate feedback, post-course assessment.

PREREQUISITE

1 Pre-Work Assignment to be submitted/delivered during the training day; mandatory training day submissions

OUTLINE

DAY 1

MODULE 1

1. Introduction

2. The Power of the Spoken Word and You

MODULE 2

1. Shun Innappropriate Habits

2. Turn Weaknesses into Strengths

DAY 2

MODULE 3

1. Biology in Action

2. Rising to the Occasion

MODULE 4

1. Writing and Public Speaking

2. Observing the World Around You

DAY 3

MODULE 5

1. Public Speaking and Biology

2. What to Avoid and What to Adopt in Public Speaking)

MODULE 6

1. Impromptu Situations and How to Rise to the Occasion

2. The Key Element in Effective Public Speaking

3. Course Assessment

Objectives

By the end of the course, Learners will be able to:

1. Understand the key elements in effective communications through public speaking.

2. Adopt the proper attitude for professional verbal communications and its proper application with a focus on presentation and discussion in line with customer service and relations.

3. Apply the elements of effective public speaking.

4. Develop an attitude for self-improvement as a public speaker.

5. Become aware of the proper management of communications in the workplace and even outside the workplace.

Audience

Designed as a beginner's course to understand and appreciate the essential elements of verbal presentation skills through its practical application in a public speaking experience, whether in a business setting, an event, or presentation, this course may be made available to all individuals, regardless of responsibility level in their organization.

NOTE

1. SGS shall provide only generic information and advice which are freely available in public domain.

2. SGS will not provide company specific advice towards the development and implementation of the management systems for eventual certification, which contravenes the requirements of the IAF Guidance (i.e. provision of consultancy services).