Effective Public Speaking for Managers and Executives

By the end of the “Effective Public Speaking for Managers and Executive” workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts of effective public speaking and the rationale for it.
• Appreciate the relative merits of being able to speak with confidence and authority.

•  Acquire the skill to effectively speak in public on a variety of occasions
• Know when to engage in persuasive communication
• Chair departmental meetings effectively, courteously and with confidence

 COURSE CONTENT:

• Main Goals of Public Speaking (inclusive of presentations)
• Public Relations and Style
• Dangers and Pitfalls in Public Speaking
• Points to Remember in Preparing your Speech or Presentation
• Tips to make you an Effective Speaker / Presenter
• Other Important Considerations
• Basics of Speech Writing
• Preparing Your Presentation – Before & After Considerations
• Organizing and Presenting Your Persuasive Message - 5 Step Approach
• Chairing a Departmental Meeting
• Logic on Fire
• 3 Pillars of Persuasion
• Strategy for Persuasion
• Need for Care with Words
• Working with Visual Aids
• Essential Qualities of Leadership
• Characteristics of a Good Speaking Voice

FOR WHOM:

Public Relations managers, Supervisors, Officers and Others who perform related functions both in public and private sector

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.