December 2000
Beginner
166 pages
3h 35m
English
Preparing and presenting are done in a different order.
| Preparing | Presenting | |
|---|---|---|
| Write objective | Intro: | Opener |
| Select key points | Your introduction | |
| Add supporting material | Meeting objective | |
| Write transition statements | (Alternate spot for your introduction) | |
| Write preview and summary | ||
| Design the opening | Preview | |
| Design the closing | Body: | Three key points |
| Supporting material | ||
| Two transitions | ||
| Closing: | Summary | |
| To-do statement | ||
Don't wait until the last minute to start preparing for public speaking. Develop your selected topic in stages and allot enough preparation time for plenty of practice before you speak. This is the best antidote for a bad case of nerves prior to speaking.
1. | Write the objective. What are you trying to ... |