Advanced Speech Manuals Objectives - BLANKSITE

Humorously Speaking

1. Warm Up Your Audience

• Prepare a speech that opens with a humorous story
• Personalize the story
• Deliver the story smoothly and effectively
Time: 5-7 minutes

2. Leave Them with a Smile

• Prepare a serious speech that opens and closes with a humorous story.
• Prepare a closing story that reemphasizes the speech's main point.
• Deliver the stories smoothly and effectively 　
Time: 5-7 minutes

3. Make Them Laugh

• Prepare a speech that opens and closes with humorous stories
• Include jokes in the speech body to illustrate points or maintain audience interest
• Deliver the jokes and stories smoothly and effectively 　
Time: 5-7 minutes

4. Keep Them Laughing

• Prepare a speech that opens with a self-deprecating joke.
• String together two or three related jokes in the speech body.
• Close the speech with a humorous story. 　
Time: 5-7 minutes

5. The Humorous Speech

• Use exaggeration to tell a humorous story.
• Entertain the audience.
• Effectively use body language and voice to enhance the story. 　
Time: 5-7 minutes

The Entertaining Speaker

1. The Entertaining Speech

• Entertain the audience through use of humor and/or drama drawn from your personal experience
• Organize an entertaining speech for maximum audience impact
Time: 5-7 minutes

2. Resources for Entertainment

• Draw humorous and/or dramatic material from sources other than your own personal experience
• Adapt your material to suit your topic, your own personality and the audience. Use entertaining material as a means of conveying a serious message
Time: 5-7 minutes

3. Make Them Laugh

• Prepare a humorous speech drawn from your own experience
• Strengthen the speech by adapting and personalizing humorous material from outside sources
• Deliver the speech in a way that makes the humor effective
Time: 5-7 minutes

4. A Dramatic Talk

• Develop an entertaining dramatic talk about an experience or incident, or give a dramatic reading
• Include vivid imagery, characters and dialogue
• Deliver the talk in an interpretative manner
Time: 5-7 minutes

5. Speaking After Dinner

• Prepare an entertaining after-dinner talk on a specific theme
• Deliver the talk extemporaneously, using the skills developed in the preceding entertainment projects
Time: 8-10 minutes

Speaking to Inform

1. The Speech to Inform

• Select new and useful information for presentation to the audience
• Organize the information for easy understandability and retention
• Present the information in a way that will help motivate the audience to learn
Time: 5-7 minutes

2. Resources for Informing

• Analyze the knowledge level of your audience regarding your chosen subject
• Focus your presentation at the audience's level of knowledge
• Build a supporting case for each major point through use of explanation, examples and information gathered in research
• Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding
Time: 5-7 minutes

3. The Demonstration Talk

• Prepare a demonstration speech to clearly explain a process, product, or activity
• Conduct the demonstration as part of a speech delivered without notes
Time: 5-7 minutes

4. A Fact Finding Report

• Prepare a report on a situation, event, or problem of interest to the audience
• Deliver sufficient factual information in your report so the audience can base valid conclusions or a sound decision on it
Time: 5-7 minutes

5. The Abstract Concept

• Research and organize the thought of experts on an abstract concept, theory, historical force, or social/political issue
• Present the ideas in a clear and interesting manner
Time: 6-8 minutes

Public Relations

1. The Goodwill Speech

• Prepare a talk that will build goodwill for your organization by supplying useful information of interest to the audience
• Favorably influence the audience by skillful and friendly delivery of your talk
Time: 5-7 minutes

2. The Radio Talk Show

• Prepare a talk designed to build goodwill toward it by presenting factual information
• Understand the dynamics of a successful talk show
• Prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during the radio interview
Time: 3-5 minutes for presentation, plus 2-3 minutes for Q&A

3. The Persuasive Approach

• Direct a persuasive appeal to the audience's self-interests using a combination of fact and emotion in a speech delivered in such a manner that it appears extemporaneous. Persuade the audience to adopt your viewpoint by the use of standard persuasive techniques
• Use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience’s understanding
Time: 5-7 minutes

4. Speaking Under Fire

• Prepare a talk to persuade a hostile audience at least to consider your position on a controversial issue
• Demonstrate sincerity when presenting your viewpoint
Time: 3-5 minutes for presentation, plus 2-3 minutes for Q&A

5. The Crisis Management Speech

• Learn strategies for communicating to the media about a company crisis
• Prepare a speech for the media about a company crisis that builds and maintains a positive image for the company
Time: 4-6 minutes, and 3-5 minutes for the Q&A

Facilitating Discussion

1. The Panel Moderator 　
Objectives
• Select a topic for a panel discussion Identify differing viewpoints to be addressed by panelists
• Organize and moderate a panel discussion
Recommended Time: 20'-30' Optional Time: 22' ~ 26' 　

2. The Brainstorming Session 　
Objectives
• Select a problem for a brainstorming session for which you serves facilitator
• Conduct a brainstorming session 　
• Have participants reduce the list of ides to the three best 　
Recommended Time: 31' ~ 33' Optional Time: 20' ~ 22' 　

3. The Problem-solving Discussion 　
Objectives　
• Discuss the three ideas generated in Project 2
• Determine which one best resolves the problem 　
Recommended Time: 26' ~ 31' Optional Time: 19' ~ 23'

4. Handling Challenging Situations
Objectives 　
• Select a problem and ask club members to discuss and resolve it by either a majority vote or by compromise
• Serve as facilitator for the discussion Effectively handle any member's behavioral problems that may interfere with the discussion
Recommended Time: 22' ~ 32' Optional Time: 12' ~ 21' 　

5. Reaching a Consensus 　
Objectives 　
• To select a problem for the group to discuss and resolve 　
• As facilitator, help the group reach a consensus
Recommended Time: 31' ~ 37' Optional Time: 20' ~ 26'

Specialty Speeches

1. Speak Off the Cuff
Objectives 　
• Develop an awareness of situations in which you might be called upon to deliver an impromptu speech
• Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking 　
• Develop skill as a speaker in the impromptu situation by using one or more patterns to approach a topic under discussion; for example, comparing a past, present, and future situation or before and after
Time: 5-7 minutes

2. Uplift the Spirit 　
Objectives 　
• Identify and understand the basic differences and similarities between inspirational speeches and other kind of speeches
• Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport 　
• Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to adopt your views
Time: 8-10 minutes

3 Sell a Product
Objectives 　
• Understand the relationship of sales technique to persuasion
• Skillfully use the four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest, desire, action 　
• Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a sales presentation 　
• Be able to handle objections and close a prospective buyer 　
Time: 10-12 minutes

4. Read Out Loud
Objectives 　
• Arrive at an understanding of the elements that comprise oral interpretation and how it differs from preparing and giving a speech
• Learn the preparation or planning techniques of effective interpretation
• Learn the principles of presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading with regard to voice and body as instruments of communication
Time:12-15 minutes

5. Introduce the Speaker
Objectives 　
• Focus on the special occasion talk from the standpoint of the introducer (function chairman, toastmaster, master of ceremonies)
• Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions associated with the master of ceremonies
• Handle the introduction of other speakers at a club meeting. 　
Time: Duration of a club meeting. (To be arranged with the EVP)

Speech By Management

1. The Briefing
Objectives 　
• 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
Time: 8-10 minutes for speech, 5 minutes for question period

2. The Technical Speech 　
Objectives 　
• 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 　
Time: 8-10 minutes

3. Manage and Motivate 　
Objectives 　
• Understand the concept and nature of motivational method 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.
Time: 10-12 minutes

4. The Status Report
Objectives 　
• 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.
Time: 10-12 minutes

5. Confrontation: The Adversary Relationship 　
Objectives 　
• Understand the definition and nature of the adversary relationship.
• Prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial management issue.
• Employing appropriate preparation methods, strategy, and techniques, for communicating with an adversary group as the representative of your company or corporation.
Time: 5 minutes for speech,10 minutes for question period

The Professional Speaker

1. The Keynote Address
Objectives 　
• Identify the basic differences between keynotes speeches and other kinds of speeches. • Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport.
• Learn and use the professional techniques necessary for a successful keynote presentation.
• Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively inspires and moves the audience to adopt your views as a collective reaffirmation of its own.
Time: 15-20 minutes

2, Speaking to Entertain 　
Objectives 　
• Entertain the audience through the use of humor drawn from personal experience and from other material that you have personalized.
• Deliver the speech in a way that makes the humor effective. 　
• Establish personal rapport with your audience for maximum impact.
Time: 15-20 minutes

3. The Sales Training Speech 　
Objectives 　
• Tell a sales audience how to sell a product by using a planned presentation. Inform a sales training audience about the human experience of the buyer-seller relationship.
• Use entertaining stories and dynamic examples of sales situations. Inspire salespeople to want succeed in selling.
Time: 15-20 minutes

4. The Professional Seminar
Objectives 　
• Plan and present a seminar with specific learning Objectives.
• Relate to the audience by using a seminar presentation style.
• Use seminar presentation techniques to promote group participation, learning and personal growth.
Time: 20-40 minutes

5. The Motivational Speech 　
Objectives 　
• Understand the concept and nature of motivational speaking.
• Apply a four-step motivational method with the purpose of persuading and inspiring. Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to emotionally commit to an action.
Time: 15-20 minutes

Technical Presentations

1. The Technical Briefing
Objectives 　
• Using a systematic approach, organize technical material into a concise presentation. • Tailor the presentation to the audience's needs, interests and knowledge levels.
Time: 8-10 minutes

2. The Proposal 　
Objectives 　
• To prepare a technical presentation advocating a product, service, idea or course of action.
• To present your viewpoint logically and convincingly, using an inverted-pyramid approach.
• To effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint with a laptop computer to illustrate your message.
• To effectively handle a question-and-answer period. 　
Time: 8-10 minutes for speech; 3-5 minute for question period.

3. The Nontechnical Audience 　
Objectives 　
• Understand the principles of communicating complex information to non-technical listeners.
• Build and deliver an interesting talk based on these principles.
• Answer audience questions that arise during the presentation. 　
• Use a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow to illustrate your message. 　
Time: 10-12 minutes

4. Presenting a Technical Paper

• Deliver an interesting speech based on a technical paper or article.
• Effectively use a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow to illustrate your theme.
• Provide additional information, such as answers to questions, using a flipchart.
Time: 10-12 minutes

5. Enhancing a Technical Talk with the Internet 　

• Understand the nature and process of a technical presentation supported with professional-level visual aids.
• Arrange pre-meeting communications via e-mail
• Find or create a post-meeting Web site for further dissemination of information supporting or enhancing your verbal presentation. You may create a web page and add it to your club's Web site, making use of podcasting, webcasting or a basic internet template
Time: 12-15 minutes

Persuasive Speaking

1. The Effective Salesperson

• Learn a technique for selling an inexpensive product in a retail store.
• Recognize a buyer's thought processes in making a purchase.
• Elicit information from a prospective buyer through questions.
• Match a buyer's situation with the most appropriate product.
Time: 8-12 minutes

2. Conquering the Cold Call 　

• Learn a technique for “cold call” selling of expensive products or services.
• Recognize the risks buyers assume in purchasing.
• Use questions to help the buyer discover problems with his or her current situation.
• Successfully handle buyer's objections and concerns. 　
Time: 10-14 minutes

3. The Winning Proposal 　

• Prepare a proposal advocating an idea or course of action
• Organize the proposal using the six-step method provided.
Time: 5-7 minutes

4. Addressing the Opposition

• Prepare a talk on a controversial subject that persuades an audience to accept or at least consider your viewpoint.
• Construct the speech to appeal to the audience's logic and emotions.
Time: 7-9 minutes for the speech; 2-3 minutes for the Q&A period.

5. The Persuasive Leader 　

• Communicate your vision and mission to an audience.
• Convince your audience to work toward achieving your vision and mission.

Communicating On Television

1. Straight Talk

• To effectively present an opinion or viewpoint in a short time
• To stimulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast
Time: 3 minutes plus or minus 30 seconds

3. The Talk Show 　

• To understand the dynamics of a television interview or "talk" show
• To prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during a television interview program
• To present a positive image on the television camera.
• To appear as a guest on a simulated television talk show 　
Time: 10 minutes plus or minus 30 seconds

4. When You're the Host 　

• To conduct a successful television interview
• To understand the dynamics of a successful television interview or "talk" show
• To prepare questions to ask during the interview program 　
• To present a positive, confident image on the television camera 　
Time: 10 minutes plus or minus 30 seconds

5. The Press Conference

• To understand the nature of a television press conference
• To prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial or sensitive issue
• To employ appropriate preparation methods and strategies for ' your organizations viewpoint
• To present and maintain a positive image on television
Time: 4-6 minutes for presentation 8-10 minutes for question period

6. Training On Television 　

• To learn how to develop and present an effective training program on television
• To receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation
Time: 5-7 minutes for the presentation, plus 5-7 minutes for playback of the videotape

Storytelling

1. The Folk Tale

• To tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for a specific age group
• To use vivid imaginary and voice to enhance the tale
Time: 7-9 minutes

2. Let’s Get Personal

• To learn the elements of a good story
• To create and tell an original story based on a personal experience
Time: 6-8 minutes

3. The Moral of the Story

• To understand that a story can be entertaining yet display moral values.
• To create a new story that offers a lesson or moral
• To tell the story, using the skills developed in the previous two projects 　
Time: 4-6 minutes

4. The Touching Story

•To understand the techniques available to arouse emotion
•To become skilled in arousing emotions while telling a story
Time: 6-8 minutes

5. Bringing History to Life

• To understand the purpose of stories about historical events or people
• To use the storytelling skills developed in the preceding projects to tell a story about a historical event or person
Time: 7-9 minutes

Interpretive Reading

1. Read A Story

• To understand the elements of interpretive reading
• To learn how to analyze a narrative and plan for effective interpretation
• To learn and apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading 　
Time: 8-10 minutes

2. Interpreting Poetry

• To understand the differences between poetry and prose
• To recognize how poets use imaginary, rhythm, meter, cadence and rhyme to convey the meanings and emotions of their poetry
• To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading 　
Time: 6-8 minutes

3. The Monodrama

• To understand the concept and nature of the monodrama
• To assume the identity of a character and to portray the physical and emotional aspects of this character to an audience
Time: 5-7 minutes

4. The Play

• To adapt a play for interpretive reading
• To portray several characters in one reading, identifying them to the audience through voice changes and movement.
Time: 12-15 minutes

5. The Oratorical Speech

• To understand the structure of an effective speech.
• To interpret and present a famous speech.
Time: 8-10 minutes

Interpersonal Communication

1. Conversing with Ease

• Identify techniques to use in conversing with strangers
• Recognize different levels of conversation. Initiate a conversation with a stranger
• Initiate a conversation with a stranger
• Use open-ended questions to solicit information for further conversation 　
Time: 10-14 minutes

2. The Successful Negotiator 　

• Employ win/win negotiating strategies to achieve your goals.
• Enjoy the benefits of win/win negotiating.
• To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading 　
Time: 10-14 minutes

3. Diffusing Verbal Criticism

• Respond non-defensively to verbal criticism.
• Employ a five-step method to identify the problem, diffuse the attack and arrive at a solution
Time: 10-14 minutes

4. The Coach

• Determine reasons for someone's substandard performance
• Coach the person to improved performance
Time: 10-14 minutes

5. Asserting Yourself Effectively 　

• Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being assertive
• Employ the four-step method for addressing a problem and asking for help
• Overcome resistance to your requests 　
Time: 10-14 minutes

Special Occasions Speech

1. Mastering the Toast

• Recognize the characteristics of a toast
• Present a toast honoring an occasion or person
Time: 2-3 minutes

2. Speaking in Praise 　

• Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead
• Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments
• Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech
Time: 5-7 minutes

3. The Roast 　

• Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way
• Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources
• Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively
Time: 3-5 minutes

4. Presenting an Award

• Present an award with dignity and grace
• Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient
Time: 3-4 minutes

5. Accepting an Award 　

• Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity
• Acknowledge the presenting organization
Time: 5-7 minutes