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IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING. Definition:. a spur-of-the-moment speech. One that you don’t have the opportunity to fully prepare. Times when you can prepare:. Everyday : Learn about dept., company, field, country, and world. Read newspapers, journals, newsletters, etc .

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IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

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  1. IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

  2. Definition: a spur-of-the-moment speech. One that you don’t have the opportunity to fully prepare.

  3. Times when you can prepare: Everyday: Learn about dept., company, field, country, and world. Read newspapers, journals, newsletters, etc. Before the meeting: Look at agenda and anticipate what might be needed for the meeting. Look up data, talk to key people, stay up to date.

  4. During the meeting: Listen! Anticipate being called on to respond. Formulate thoughts as you listen. Seconds between when you are called on to speak and you actually begin: Don’t panic, choose informative or persuasive, develop as you speak. Summarize at the end.

  5. Options to Consider Offer to answer questions. Give a brief response and offer to answer questions “My initial response” “I don’t have that information, but I will be happy to find it and get back to you. Politicians’ response

  6. Other Suggestions Don’t hurry Don’t give a speech if you have nothing to say Remember your speech skills Show confidence

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