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The document outlines the agenda and topics covered during a speech preparation workshop held by the Dukhan Toastmaster Club on October 21, 2011. Key sessions included speech types, theme development, grammar tweaking, effective openings and closings, as well as vocal variety and gestures for impactful delivery. The workshop aimed to enhance participants' public speaking skills and confidence through practical sessions and expert guidance.
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- 1. 2011 Speech Preparation Workshop TM. RISMAN HATIBI Dukhan Toastmaster Club Date : 10/21/2011 Time : 04:15 – 07:15 pm Location : Pearl Hall @ DPS – MIS Doha – Qatar.
- 2. SPEECH PREPARATION WORKSHOP 21 OCTOBER 2011 PLAN Assembling TM Arunan Workshop Plan / Review of objectives /judging norms TM Sowrirajan Session 1 Speech Type, theme, outline and bullet points DTM Rajeshwar Practical Session 2 Developing the points, quotes. Jokes, stories, word power TM Jayakumar Practical Break Session 3 Tweaking, grammar, timing TM Natarajan Practical Session 4 Title, opening, closing TM Sowrirajan Practical Session 5 Body and voice DTM Ajit Limaye Practical Division Governor’s address Thanks TM Muthurangan
- 3. Session- 1 :Speech Type, theme, outline and bullet points Why to learn public speaking ? Accolades Personal Learning and growth Confidence Chance to say something meaningful General purpose of speech : Informing speech Inspire speech How to persuade and influence people Motivation Specific purpose Clarity Head : make audience think about Humour : make audience laugh or at least smile Heart : touch feeling Heavy : significant How to prepare Theme ? Write down 2or 3 messages Select an issue Brainstorm Choose the topic title with the notes
- 4. Session- 2 :Developing the points, quotes. Jokes, stories, word power Developing Speech : 3 or 4 main ideas Supporting material for ideas Humour stories Focus on the subject Prepare opening / closing interseting purpose, prop, address, audience in conclusion summarize Realise what your claim : Anything new Believable and or persuasive Connectivy with the audience Examples : simple, contemporary, short Evidence / Fun : Research figures or data Believable Easy to grasp use quotes, jokes, personal stories
- 5. Session- 3 :Tweaking, Grammar and Timing Start with the speech draft Review critically Cut long sentences 8 – 12 words Use simple words It is then easy to understand Remove the sylable or jargon Convert passive voice into active voice where ever possible Correct grammatical error 700 – 800 words
- 6. Session- 4 :Title, Opening and Closing Title Create interest Title used power full in speech Opening Attract attention Indicate your message Physical action Asking question Use an anecdote, a quote or a fact Use of prop Involve the audience Calling for action Perfect delivery Grammar Pronouncition Gestures Voice pause Closing Speech Begin by addressing Restate main idea, example : my object today was ………………………., Have I conveyed the messages ? Know your conclussion well
- 7. Session- 5 :Gestures and Voval Variety Gestures : Do not inhibit your natural gestures unless they cause distraction Convey confidence Align gestures with key points of your speech, mimic action and convey emotion Avoid over repeatition by substituting alternate gestures and make full use of facial gestures opportunities Appropriate posture and movement to match speech contest : time line, updown, location Avoid distracting gestures : pacing, adjusting glasses Avoid unnecessary hand gestures Smile, unless you’re conveying a somber message Maintain eye contact Match the size of your gestures to the size of the room Move to indicate transition Watch your self on video if possible Vocal Variety : 4 p’s : Pace, Peitch, Power and Pauses Pace : slow delivery of key statement or accelator to increase tension Pitch : be natural but vary pitch to add variety and emotion to dialogues Power : align with emotion. Do not over do. Pauses : after key points Scan your speech highlight places Align Vocal : add punch to your speech with : vocal variety, gestures and combination of both.
- 8. Just for sharemy notes as participant speech preparation workshop. Thanks for all presenters and mentors. Regards, TM. Risman Hatibi Member of Dukhan Toastmaster Club and Qatar Soeciety Petroleum Engineers. http://rismandukhan.wordpress.com/ http://twitter.com/RismanBizNet