6. Speeches By Management   (Cat No. 226-F)

1 - The Briefing (8-10 minutes (speech) and 5 minutes (question period))
* Apply the key steps in the preparation of a briefing and the organization of material
* Give a briefing according to a specific objective so the audience will have an understanding of the information
* Effectively handle a question-and-answer session following the briefing

2 - The Technical Speech (8-10 minutes)
* Convert a technical paper or technical material and information into a technical speech
* Organize a technical speech according to the inverted-pyramid approach
* Write a technical speech as 'spoken language' not as an article
* Give the speech by effectively reading out loud

3 - Manage and Motivate (10-12 minutes)
* Understand the concept and nature of motivational methods in management
* Apply a four-step motivational method with the objectives to persuade and inspire
* Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to agree with your management proposal

4 - The Status Report (12-15 minutes)
* Organize and prepare a status report involving the overall condition of a plan or program, or performance of a department or company in relation to goals
* Construct the report according to a four step pattern
* Give an effective presentation of the report

5 - Confrontation: The Adversary Relationship (5 minutes (speech) and 10 minutes (question period))
* Understand the definition and nature of the adversary relationship
* Prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial management issue
* Employ appropriate preparation methods, strategy, and techniques for communicating with an adversary group as the representative of your company or organization