This is a brief presentation I prepared to introduce students to some basic aspects of communication. The main coverage of the presentation is on behavioral aspects of communication and useful organizational structures for short speeches or presentations.

1. I HAVE TO SAY
SOMETHING
… but the words just aren’t coming out right

2. Prerequisites
What’s your message? What’s your mission?
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 Establish objectives… make them “tangible”
 Do you want… Action? To improve performance?
To solve a problem? Something else?
Know your audience
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3. Common Structures
PREP: Position, Reason, Example, Position
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 Proposition, Reason, Example, Proposition
Past, Present, Future
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 Problem, Cause, Solution
 Tell them (again and again)

4. So, say it already!
Is your voice as sweet as honey?
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 Speaking is not a race
 Take a break
 “Facts tell, stories sell”