This document outlines the steps to developing an effective briefing or oral presentation, including analyzing the audience and purpose, constructing the presentation, practicing and revising, delivering the presentation, and following up. The key steps are analyzing the who, what, when and where details; constructing the presentation materials; practicing, refining, and memorizing the presentation; delivering with clear communication techniques; and following up to ensure understanding.

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3. l Clear
l Coherent
l Convincing
l Complete
l Concise
l Correct
l Credible
l Controlled
COMMUNICATION IS MOST EFFECTIVE
WHEN IT IS
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4. MILITARY BRIEFINGS
l Informational
l Decision
l Mission
l Staff
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DEVELOPING A BRIEFING
(ORAL PRESENTATION)
ANALYSIS
CONSTRUCT THE PRESENTATION
PRACTICE, REVISE, PRACTICE
DELIVER PRESENTATION
FOLLOW UP

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ANALYSIS
l Who?
l Number of attendees
l Nature of audience
l Audience knowledge of subject matter
l What?
l Purpose of the presentation
l Where?
l Facilities
l Equipment needed
l When?
l Time available to prepare
l Time available to deliver material
l How?
l Determine requirements for presentation

7. CONSTRUCT THE
PRESENTATION
l Collect material (information)
l Prepare first draft
l Create presentation materials
(including visual aids)
l Revise first draft and edit or correct
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8. PRACTICE, REVISE, PRACTICE
l Rehearse (with visual aids and other
appropriate supporting elements)
l Polish – refine presentation
l Isolate key points
l Commit outline to memory
l Develop transitions
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DELIVER THE PRESENTATION
l Maintain posture
l Vary pitch
l Demonstrate a positive attitude
l Listen to the audience
l Look for non-verbal cues
l Stop and listen to the audience – allow
for questions.
Effective Delivery Techniques

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FOLLOW UP
l Ensure understanding
l Record decisions, if any
l Inform proper authorities

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QUESTIONS ?