Developing Effective Speaking Skills-1.pptx

Skills

1. Developing Speaking Skills Mend your speech a little, Lest it may mar your fortune. ---William Shakespeare

2. In this unit, we will learn… Understanding the Speech Process Tools and Techniques for Effective Speaking Various Levels of Speaking (Interpersonal, Group, Organization, and Society) Art of Conversation- Dialogue, Discussion, Public Speaking, Presentation, Negotiation, and Persuasion Improving Fluency and Self Expression Grasping Strategies for Good Conversation

3. Understanding the Process of Speech Speaking is the purposeful process by which people, using audible and visible symbols, communicate meaning in the minds of their listeners. It is flexible, changing, as well as complex and varied. Whether it is an informal conversation or a formal business meeting, the function of oral communication is creating messages that stimulate in listeners meanings that bring about the desired change in their understanding or opinions.

4. Speech Process While communicating a message orally, the speaker is concerned with five factors, i.e. message, audience, speech style, message encoding, and feedback.

5. In order to speak effectively, it is important to understand PACESS Purpose- If you speak with a clarity of purpose, your speech will be more effective and meaningful for the audience. Audience- To be an effective speaker, familiarity with one’s audience is necessary. The more formal the speaking situation, the more important it is for the speaker to know his/her listeners in order to decide how to present his/her ideas. Content- The speaker should be clear about what message he/she wants to get across. In order to make a message have the desired impact, its content must be clear and relevant. Expression- It involves selecting a language, an appropriate oral form, and positive non-verbal signals. Structure- A speech must be well structured to have a desired impact on the audience. It should have proper beginning (introduction), development of the idea (body) and conclusion. Style- Speech style is the manner in which the content of the speech is presented. It is the manner of speaking.

6. Different Types of Oral communication While communicating orally, we may have the option to choose an appropriate oral form which include: Face-to-face interpersonal communication (meetings, conferences, group discussions, panel discussions, interviews) Speaker-audience communication/group communication (speeches, debates, seminars, workshops, symposia), Electronic communication (teleconferencing and videoconferencing) or telephonic communication.

7. The Art of Conversation The art of communication involves the transmission of information from one source to another to convey a specific message in order to elicit a desired reaction or result. Communications strategies and plans therefore focus on delivering messages effectively to obtain specific results. It can be carried out in the form of Dialogue, Discussion, Public Speaking, Presentation, Negotiation, and Persuasion. Suggest books

8. Conversations/Dialogues Conversation/D ialogue is “a communicative process in which people with different perspectives seek understanding.” To be in dialogue means that participants are not only engaging each other in light of their different views, but they are also striving to achieve a degree of mutual understanding. TYPES OF CONVERSATIONS Chat- e.g., two friends discussing about cricket. Tete-a-tete - a confidential/private conversation. Dialogue- conversations in a book, play, or film. Also, a formal discussion between two groups or countries. Parley- A formal discussion between enemies regarding the terms of truce. Colloquy- the most formal of all conversations, sometimes describes a guarded exchange. For e.g., A brief colloquy with the arresting officer. Communion- A form of conversation that may take place on such a profound level that no words are necessary. For e.g., communion with nature.

9. Strategies for effective Conversations/Dialogues +Activity Listening Intently Developing ideas adequately Arousing and sustaining interest Involving everyone in the group Starting and ending conversations Using appropriate language

10. Discussion Discussion  is defined as an alternately serious and playful effort by a group of two or more to share views and engage in mutual and reciprocal critique. The purpose of discussion is to encourage exchange of ideas and viewpoints even though it may not lead to any decision or solution to the problem. There are two types of discussion: Spontaneous discussion Planned discussion

11. Strategies for effective discussions Image description Listen & Repeat  Pair and group discussion Role play Use oral bullet points Practice your stories (spinning a wheel) Ask Good Questions . Provide Direction and Maintain Focus. Bring Closure Demonstrate Relevance Encourage Participation. Create a discussion climate early. Think “flow,” not “flawless”

12. Public Speaking P ublic speaking refers to the process of delivering a speech in front of an audience. It probably started in ancient Egypt, but the first written documents about public speaking go back to the Greeks and Romans.  The ancient Greeks used public speech primarily to praise or persuade others. At one point, all Greek citizens had the right to suggest or oppose laws during their assemblies. This resulted in a need for skilled public speakers. Speaking in public became a desirable skill and was taught. Public speaking in the time of the Greeks was called rhetoric ( the art of effective or  persuasive  speaking or writing, especially the  exploitation  of figures of speech and other  compositional  techniques).

13. Rhetorical Triangle Logos appeals to the audience's reason, building up logical arguments. Ethos appeals to the speaker's status or authority, making the audience more likely to trust them. Pathos appeals to the emotions, trying to make the audience feel angry or sympathetic.

14. Speech by Martin Luther King

15. 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. Some benefits to speaking in public include: improves confidence  better research skills stronger deductive skills ability to advocate for causes

16. Tips for Improving Public Speaking Know your audience. Write an outline. Practice makes perfect. Determine what resources you need, if any. Be yourself. Practice in front of a mirror. Give a test run to a friend or family member. Ask for feedback. Remember to speak slowly and clearly. Focus on eye contact. Use humor if applicable. Concentrate on eliminating nervous gestures. Try a practice run in the location you'll be presenting. Decompress and relax before you present. Get feedback from those in the room.

17. Presentation A public speaking presentation is different from an online presentation because an online presentation is available any time. A public speech is typically limited to a specific time or place. There are three types of public speaking presentations: Informative- Informative public speaking attempts to convey information or clarify an idea. e.g. school presentations, science and technology presentations, business seminars. Persuasive- Persuasive public speaking aims at causing a change in the belief, attitude, or behavior of the audience. e.g. in sales, debates, to a group of peers, political speeches. Entertaining- Entertaining public speaking includes storytelling or ceremonial speeches like those occurring during religious and wedding occasions.

18. The following points are to be attended to when preparing for a professional presentation: Planning: Occasion, audience, purpose, thesis, and material Outlining and Structuring: Introduction, main body, and conclusion Choosing the mode of delivery Guidelines for effective delivery Body language and voice Visual aids

19. Tips for Improving Presentation Skills Be clear with your purpose. Structure your presentation: beginning, middle, and end. Prepare the PowerPoint slides with one minute, one slide rule. Keep animations to minimum. Give a feeling to your audience that you are not dictating but sharing information. Maintain eye contact with all sections of your audience and use well-timed gestures.

20. Negotiation Negotiation is a dialogue between two or more parties to resolve points of difference, gain an advantage for an individual or collective, or craft outcomes to satisfy various interests. The parties aspire to agree on matters of mutual interest. The agreement can be beneficial for all or some of the parties involved. Here are a few examples of negotiation in business: Salary negotiation , Vendor negotiation, Conflict-resolution .

21. Types of Negotiation Adversarial negotiation- In this type of negotiation, the parties openly compete against each other. Distributive negotiation- Distributive negotiation requires any party’s gain to come at the other’s expense. Integrative negotiation - In these types of negotiation situations, there is more than one issue to be negotiated, and negotiators have the potential to make tradeoffs across issues and create value. Multiparty negotiation- A multiparty negotiation is a type of bargaining where more than two parties negotiate toward an agreement. An example of a multiparty negotiation is bargaining between multiple department leaders in a large company.  Team negotiation- I n a team negotiation, multiple people bargain toward an agreement on each side of the negotiation. Team negotiations are common with large business deals.  Principled negotiation- Principled negotiation is a type of bargaining that uses the parties' principles and interests to reach an agreement. This type of negotiation often focuses on conflict resolution. 

22. Tips for Effective N egotiation Use numbers instead of ranges Ask open-ended questions Embrace the best alternative to a negotiated agreement. Discuss your needs and interests openly Perform research Listen during negotiation discussions Send clues with body language Aim for a win-win scenario Be persistent Consider your timing

23. Persuasion The ability to make successful efforts in influencing others through verbal or nonverbal communication is known as persuasion. Persuasion skills help in influencing someone’s behavior or beliefs towards an event, idea, or person. Examples of persuasion skills We may come across several situations in our daily life where we are required to persuade others. Some of the most common examples of the same are as follows:  Media advertisements (in written or visual form) are used by a marketing team to influence their customers’ purchasing decisions. Motivational speakers use an article, speech, or video to influence their listeners. A teacher or mentor persuades a student to make good academic decisions and study well. Social campaigns to spread awareness regarding issues such as climate change, sustainability, cancer awareness, vaccination, and more.  Top executives and business owners close business deals that will benefit the company. 

24. Tips to Improve their Persuasion Skills The framing method  Explain the benefits at hand  Use data to support your cause Talk about “we” instead of “you” Identity dissatisfaction  Ask guided questions Provide Options Prime them for the conversation Illustrate Outcomes

25. Strategies for Good Conversation Most people cannot converse well and face difficulties in talking to their teachers, colleagues, and even friends. Conversation skills can be improved by following some basic tips regarding good conversation and learning effective conversation techniques. Be an Active Listener Be a Subtle Speaker Speak with Clarity Be Simple Use Appropriate Pauses Be Polite Be Friendly Be Positive Be Flexible Be Interested Do not Argue

26. Improving Fluency and Self-Expression Improve your linguistic competence: Vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, phrases, sentence structure) Articulation and pronunciation Voice Quality Accent and Intonation Body Language Eye Contact Facial Expression Facial expressions must be kept quite natural. Positive facial expressions should be used. A good smile gives very positive signals and helps to make the atmosphere friendly. Facial expression should be consistent with the verbal message Gestures Posture and Body Movements

27. Significance of Good Speaking Skills Speaking is essential to effective communication. One of the four language skills. Students need to interact orally with their teachers and classmates, make explanations during tutorials and practical sessions, take part in seminars and workshops, technical presentations, academic discussions, academic interactions, viva voce tests, and so on. On the other hand, professionals in different fields are required to take part in discussions, meetings, conferences, seminars, business presentations, telephonic conversations, teleconferences and videoconferences, and so forth. In fact, success in the highly competitive environment of today will depend not just on professional knowledge but also on the ability to present that knowledge in an appropriate oral form.

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