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Division A, District 51, Toastmasters International serving Johor and Malacca, Malaysia

President's Distinguished Division 2007/08

Prepared Speeches
Competent Leadership Manual
Competent Communication manual
Public Relations
Special Occasion Speeches
The Entertaining Speaker
Speaking to Inform
The Discussion Leader
Specialty Speeches
Speeches by Management
The Professional Speaker
Technical Presentations
Communicating On Television
Story Telling
Interpretive Reading
Interpersonal Communication
Persuasive Speaking
Humorously Speaking
 

Competent Communication
 
  SPEECH TITLE OBJECTIVES DURATION
1 The Ice Breaker
  • To begin speaking before an audience
  • To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention
4 to 6 minutes
2 Organize your speech
  • Select an appropriate outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech
  • Make your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message
  • Use appropriate transitions when moving from one idea to another
  • Create strong opening and conclusion
5 to 7 minutes
3 Get to the point
  • Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purpose
  • Organize the speech in a manner that best archives those purposes
  • Ensure the beginning , body and conclusion reinforce the purpose
  • Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness you may feel
  • Strive not to use notes
5 to 7 minutes
4 How to say it
  • Select the right words and sentence structure to communicate your ideas clearly
  • Use rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasize idea
  • Eliminate Jargon and unnecessary word, use correct grammar
5 to 7 minutes
5 Your Body speaks
  • Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact to express your message and achieve your speech's purpose
  • Make your body language smooth and natural
5 to 7 minutes
6 Vocal Variety
  • Use voice volume , pitch, rate, and quality to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message
  • Use pauses to enhance your message
  • Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally
5 to 7 minutes
7 Research your topic
  • Collect information about your topic from numerous sources
  • Carefully support your points and opinions with specific facts, examples and illustrations gathered through research
5 to 7 minutes
8 Get comfortable with Visual Aids
  • Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message and audience
  • Use Visual aids correctly with ease and confidence
5 to 7 minutes
9 Persuade with power
  • Persuade listeners to adopt your view points or ideas  or to take some action
  • Appeal to the audience 's interests
  • Use logic and emotion to support your position
  • Avoid using notes
5 to 7 minutes
10 Inspire your audience
  • To inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement
  • Appeal to the audience's needs and emotions , using stories, anecdotes and quotes to add drama
8 to 10 minutes

 

On completion of all ten projects, the member is eligible to apply for the COMPETENT COMMUNICATOR AWARD.

You will then receive :

  • a certificate from Headquarter

  • a letter to your employer

  • Two advance manuals

 

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