1. Preparing thoroughly for a public speaking event is important. This includes knowing your audience, familiarizing yourself with the environment, outlining main points, having others review your speech, practicing, and incorporating gestures.
2. When preparing, it is helpful to anticipate questions, prepare any technology or visual aids needed, and set a limit on practice so you do not sound robotic.
3. Good preparation is important as it ensures you have carefully considered your messages and boosts confidence when presenting.
1. Preparing thoroughly for a public speaking event is important. This includes knowing your audience, familiarizing yourself with the environment, outlining main points, having others review your speech, practicing, and incorporating gestures.
2. When preparing, it is helpful to anticipate questions, prepare any technology or visual aids needed, and set a limit on practice so you do not sound robotic.
3. Good preparation is important as it ensures you have carefully considered your messages and boosts confidence when presenting.
1. Preparing thoroughly for a public speaking event is important. This includes knowing your audience, familiarizing yourself with the environment, outlining main points, having others review your speech, practicing, and incorporating gestures.
2. When preparing, it is helpful to anticipate questions, prepare any technology or visual aids needed, and set a limit on practice so you do not sound robotic.
3. Good preparation is important as it ensures you have carefully considered your messages and boosts confidence when presenting.
1. Preparing thoroughly for a public speaking event is important. This includes knowing your audience, familiarizing yourself with the environment, outlining main points, having others review your speech, practicing, and incorporating gestures.
2. When preparing, it is helpful to anticipate questions, prepare any technology or visual aids needed, and set a limit on practice so you do not sound robotic.
3. Good preparation is important as it ensures you have carefully considered your messages and boosts confidence when presenting.
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KENYA TECHNICAL TRAINERS COLLEGE
NAME: DANIEL KISUNA MUTIE
ADM NO. 2021BC144989
SUBJECT: EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
DEPARTMENT: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND
CIVIL ENGINEERING. Written Assessment Which among the following is not a language skill? Negotiation The best way to negotiate a good outcome is to,? Prepare thoroughly. Which of the following is the best definition of empathy? Feeling what someone else is feeling In comparison to small group communication, in an organization communication; Communication roles are more formal Skimming is done through the following except? Reading to find specific information. What is the meaning of public speaking? It's a presentation that's given live before an audience, the act or process of making speeches in public. Public speeches can cover a wide variety of different topics. The goal of the speech may be to educate, entertain, or influence the listeners. Often, visual aids in the form of an electronic slideshow are used to supplement the speech. This makes it more interesting to the listeners.
Why should you be assertive in the workplace? Assertiveness can help you control stress and anger and improve coping skills. ... Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Being assertive can also help boost your self-esteem and earn others' respect. What is an audience need? Audience needs may be wants, deficits, conditions, or other gaps between skills / knowledge audiences already have and those they want . Sometimes audiences request programs. Sometimes program planners plan programs to fill gaps between the current situation and what they want for audiences.
Oral Assessment State three significance of listening skills Great listening skills will allow you to perform better, communicate more effectively, understand more, feel like a part of the team and will lead to a better working relationship. State one difference between skimming and scanning. Skimming is reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material. Scanning is reading rapidly in order to find specific facts.
Practical Assessment In groups of threes, discuss how you can prepare a speech for public speaking and the importance of preparing for public speaking
How to prepare for a public-speaking event
1. Know your audience
Knowing your audience helps you figure out how to adjust your speech and your presentation. Considering your audience aids your decision in what kind of language you use, how long your speech is and what topics are appropriate. Make sure the experience is enjoyable and the information you provide is useful to your specific audience.
2. Familiarize yourself with the environment
Try to visualize your surroundings and how the event will look like the day of. Try to get as much information as possible about where you will be presenting. Check to see if you'll be on stage and if you'll have a podium or microphone. Be aware of how you will need to get to the location, especially if it is a larger event. Consider spaces such as backstage or different entrances you might need to use as a speaker. Prepare materials and supplies beforehand, such as water, your computer, a notebook and a pen.
3. Outline the main points
Outlining the main points of your speech makes your presentation focused and organized. Try to use these main points as the foundation of your speech. Consider outlining your speech with keywords. Keywords are beneficial because they are easy to remember and work well with an outline. You can easily glance at your notes and see specific keywords that help you stay focused.
4. Have someone review your speech
Once you have written down your speech, give it to a trusted friend or coworker to read. Getting another perspective can help you identify areas of improvement. Ask them to make notes or changes to help with the flow and content.
5. Practice on your own
Find out how much time you have for your speech. When practicing, make sure to time yourself from start to finish, and read the entire speech several times. For the first few times, feel free to use notecards or a script, but once you get comfortable, try only using these resources when you forget a line. This can help you make more eye contact with your audience, which helps engage them.
6. Incorporate your hands
Using hand gestures to explain points in your speech can be useful. Not only will you better engage with the audience, but using hand gestures can help you remember moments. For example, if you are explaining audiobooks, you might point to your ears. This link between word and movement can help you remember what to say.
7. Use a mirror
While practicing on your own, say your speech in front of a mirror. This will allow you to see how you will appear to the audience. You can also more easily integrate hand gestures and facial expressions when you can see what they look like.
8. Record yourself practicing
Recording video is as easy as opening an application on your phone. Take advantage of this technology, and record your entire speech while you practice. Once you finish, you can look over your recording and analyze your performance. Think about what you did well and what parts you can practice again.
9. Rehearse in front of someone
The best way to get comfortable with giving speeches is by giving them to a smaller audience, even if it is just one other person. Getting used to someone listening and watching you as you speak will help you feel comfortable. At the end of your speech, invite your audience to give feedback on your performance.
10. Make use of the stage
Make use of the stage, especially if you are presenting in front of a large audience. Use the space to your advantage by walking slowly throughout the presentation. Slight movements will engage your audience because their eyes naturally follow you. Changing your position will also allow other sections of the audience to see you better.
11. Anticipate questions and prepare answers
Most likely, a few audience members will have questions regarding your speech. Think of some items you might receive. Then write down answers to them and practice saying them out loud. Although your speech ends with your final point, your presentation continues with answering questions, so you want to be prepared for this portion as well.
12. Prepare your technology
Consider what technology you might be using for your speech, such as a computer or projector. Think of any digital material you need, such as a slideshow or images. Make sure you have these items readily available, updated and saved for easy access. You can save those files on your desktop to find them quickly. You want to make sure all your technology is working properly so you can seamlessly transition through your presentation.
13. Set a practice limit
Practicing is extremely beneficial because it allows you to get comfortable with explaining your information out loud. However, over-practicing or memorizing your speech could make you sound disengaged or robotic. Practice enough to feel comfortable enough to only rely on notecards or a short outline when you need them.
Importance of preparation Good preparation will ensure that you have thought carefully about the messages that you want (or need) to communicate in your presentation and it will also help boost your confidence.
