Business Communication | Speech

SPEECH:

Talks or speeches may range from few minute to an hour in length depending on the occasion. Some talks introduce new managers to employees or introduce distinguished guests. Some talks may be on the presentation of awards to people who have earned-recognition. You may be asked to welcome the visitors attending the organization.

Long speeches may be delivered at regional or international conference. The subject matter of such speeches varies widely.

Careful planning is needed for all types of speeches. It is as a result of careful planning that you will feel confident on the stage. Preparing of speeches requires the following steps.

1.WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SPEECH:

The general purpose of business talks is one of the following to inform or instruct, to persuade or to entertain. The speaker must know why he is talking and he must choose a topic on which he can talk with confidence. A person ma y be required to deliver a speech to introduce a speaker or to welcome visitors. In all the above cases general purpose is quite obvious. In some cases speaker may be required to persuade the listeners to accept your point of view.

2.WHAT TYPE OF AUIDENCE IS BEING ADDRESSED?

Speaker must keep in mind the like and dislike of the audience. He must have an idea their knowledge trade and profession. He must also keep in mind the size of the group.

3.SELECT THE IDEA OF YOUR MESSAGE YOU WANT TO CONVEY:

Nature and purpose of your speech will be factor in including the ideas. You must polish your ideas in such a way that the audience can accept them.

4.TOPIC SHOULD BE THROUGHLY RESEARCHED:

Speech is also be prepared like a written report. The speaker is to collect classify, interpret and organize matter for the speech. The speech must be so organized that the audience can easily follow the speech and take interest in the same.

5.DRAFT SPEECH SHOULD BE WELL ORGANIZED:

When all information has been gathered the speaker should prepare a draft. Like a written report the speech is also organized step by step- introduced, body and conclusion.

6.YOUR SPEECH SHOULD BE SUPPLEMENTED WITH VISUAL AND WHEN NECESSARY:

Success of oral communication is enhancing by visual aids as they provide the audience the opportunity to picture your ideas.

The most commonly used device chalk, board flip sheet (large separate sheet containing variety of matter and fastened at the top and attached to a stand) card or posters projector.

7.BEFORE DELIVERY THE SPEECH IT SHOULD BE WILL REHEARESED:

Now after considering the above six points the person is ready to apply them by rehearsing the talk. Rehearsal eliminates errors and produces confidence in the speaker. When rehearsing delivers your speak loudly may be in front of a mirror. When rehearsing the talks one should make sure that he does not have stage fear & must speak in a voice audible to the last man.

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