Speech deliveryA speech refers to an informal or formal talk given to an audience and delivery is the way in which we present our speech.
Hence, Speech delivery is the method of speaking while addressing to an audience. A good speech must be simple, clear, and easy to understand without confusing ideas.
Methods of Speech Delivery
There are four methods of speech delivery
1. Reading manuscript method- Speaker reads the prepared speech.
2. Memorization method- Speaker memorizes the whole script and speaks without manuscript.
3. Extempore method- Speaker prepares speech and uses notes/PPT/Modals/Chart to support his speech.
4. Impromptu method- Speaker doesn’t get time to prepare; hence he speaks without notes or prepared material.
Nuances of Speech delivery
1. Fluency, confidence, and clarity are the pillars of public speaking. Speaker must practice it.
2. Speaker must take care of pronunciation, articulation, right pitch, tone, etc.
3. Speaker must control the body language in an effective manner.
4. Speaker must follow the rules of proximity (Use of distance) and chronemics (time management).
5. Speaker must use simple language to make speech delivery effective.
Importance of Speech delivery
1. It helps sharing information to number of people at a time.
2. Good speech delivery make speech more attractive and impressive.
3. Good speech delivery allows a speaker to connect the audience automatically.
4. Good speech delivery brings positivity at the place.
5. Effective speech delivery enhances persuasion.
Elements of speech delivery poise, passion and illustrations-
Poise-what is Poise-
1. A calm, confident way of behaving is called poise.
2. Speaker must be well mannered, sophisticated, polite and soft spoken.
Role of poise in Speech delivery-
1. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it.
2. Poised speaker can easily attract the attention of the audience.
3. A poised speaker is more convincing.
4. A poised speaker remains relaxed and gets attention of listeners.
5. Audience has trust and confidence in poised speaker.
6. A poised speaker handled unexpected chinches and moments with grace.
How to add poise in speech-
1. Use stress management techniques.
2. Practice manners and etiquettes.
3. Be calm and open.
4. Have patience.
5. Be positive and optimistic.
6. Use ‘You attitude’ would also work.
Passion-What is passion-
1. Passion may be defined as the excitement, interest and genuine emotions to deliver speech.
2. Passion is also an energy and enthusiasm, that a speaker shows in his topic.
3. Passion shows that speaker is not forced to speak but he is interested to deliver on his own.
Role of passion in speech-
1. Passion captures the attention of the audience.
2. Passion adds a personal special ingredient to the words.
3. Passion brings creativity and innovation in speaker's speech.
4. Passion prepares the speaker to be ready to answer cross questions, asked by the audience.
5. A passionate speaker uses multiple mediums to make his presentation attractive and impressive.
6. A passionate speaker can connect his audience easily.
How to bring passion in speech –
1. Read more about the topic, to be delivered.
2. Search the topic thoroughly offline and online.
3. Rehearse many times.
4. Cultivate the interest to speak.
5. Listen other public speaking sessions.
6. Use good style and body language.
Illustration -What is illustration –
1. Illustration means using examples related to the topic, in speech.
2. It is like adding colours to simple words.
3. Illustration may have stories, anecdotes, couplets, etc.
Role of illustrations in speech delivery –
1. Illustrations make the content easy to understand.
2. Illustrations make the speech more engaging.
3. Illustrations helps audience visualizes the message.
4. Illustrations supports the speech and enhances understanding.
5. Illustrations reconfirm the speech.
How to use illustrations in speech delivery –
1. Read more and more to collect examples.
2. Be Social, resourceful and resourceful.
3. Meet and talk to people from different cultures.
4. Enhance networking.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Elements of Speech Delivery: Passion, Poise & Illustrations
Expert Technical Lecture
Expert Technical Lecture
1. The word ‘Technical’ comes from the Greek ‘tekhno’, which means ‘art or skill’.
2. The word 'lecture' comes out from the Latin word 'lectura'. It means 'Reading'.
3. Technical lecture has a specific content on a specific topic for the specific audience.
4. An oral presentation by an expert of Technical field who gives primary information about a specific topic to a specific audience is called Expert Technical Lecture.
5. It is a one-way communication in which only expert delivers information.
6. Listeners are expected to listen and take notes, if required.
7. A Technical expert must have the following qualities
o Excellent and in-depth knowledge of subject
o Excellent command over language- A good technical lecture
o Excellent voice features, diction, pronunciation and neutral accent.
o Effective non-verbal communication.
8. The experts update the knowledge of listener on latest trends, process and technologies.
9. The speakers are generally invited from industries, reputed universities, organizations.
Example-
1. Lecture by CEO of a company on management skills.
2. Lecture by ISRO scientist on satellite functioning.
Types of Technical lecture
1. Non-participatory/Traditional Lecture:
a. Only expert speaks and all others sit quietly without interruption.
b. Expert use authoritative attitude.
c. The distance between speaker and audience is more.
d. The setup is formal in nature.
e. Expert avoids interaction with the students.
f. He monopolizes the lecture, making it a one man show.
g. In such a delivery no student is allowed to address one’s queries.
2. Participatory/ Interactive Technical Lectures
a. Expert as well as listener take part.
b. Expert use activities like discussion. Brainstorming, role play, etc.
c. Lectures are participatory in nature.
d. These are interactive technical lectures.
Characteristics of technical Lecture
1. Clarity- Technical lecture must have clarity of purpose, thoughts and expression . It shouldn't have any ambiguity, or doubt. The main theme should be as clear to the audience.
2. Organized- Technical lecture must be well organized into section like introduction, main part and conclusion.
3. Comprehensive - The lecture must be easily understandable by the audience.
4. Adequate detail of the topic- The Technical lecture is not related to regular class hence it must have sufficient details so that audience can understand it completely.
5. In-depth knowledge of the subject- This lecture must have In-depth knowledge.
6. Accuracy of data and facts- If lecture has any data or facts, these must be accurate.
7. Simplicity - The language must be simple, but effective. It must not have uncommon words , terms , jargons, clichés, etc.
8. No redundancy- lecture must have only necessary details.
Benefits
1. Doubts and problems can be discussed then and there.
2. One lecture can engage a good number of people.
3. Experience of expert brings practical approach
4. More engaging than any other method like reading.
5. It helps to enhance knowledge of audience.
6. It helps to broaden the critical thinking, creativity skills, etc.
7. The students come to know the functioning in Industry.
8. An expert technical lecture breaks the monotony of regular classes
9. It helps giving something extraordinary and out of box.
10. It helps to stimulate the thoughts of audience .
11. It imparts knowledge on technical &complicated topic in an easy & comprehensible way.
12. More effective than usual lecture
13. Less possibility of misinterpretation.
How to write
1. Planning-It is done before preparing lecture.
a. Do Audience and locale analysis properly.
2. Preparation- After planning writing process
a. Select relevant information
b. Keep all the 7 Cs in mind- Clarity, Correctness, Completeness, conciseness, concreteness, consideration and courtesy and use simple language while writing.
c. Write extra shots also.
d. Audio –visual aids can be used.
3. Organize- organized lecture gives control on lecture.
a. Divide lecture into sections- Introduction, main body, conclusion, feedback, etc.
b. Draw outline- It helps managing time during lecture.
4. Edit and revise- lecture may have certain errors. Editing and revision help to make a lecture error-free. Any unnecessary details can be removed, spelling can be corrected, any new information can be added.
5. Prepare final draft- After a good revision and editing exercise final draft of the lecture is ready.
Presenting
Expert Technical Lecture is prepared for a specific audience for delivery a specific content hence practice is required.
1. Use a good delivery method- extempore is the most appropriate method for such lectures.
2. Use charts, graphs and tables to make lecture easy, interesting and engaging.
3. Use neutral accent, correct pronunciation, clear articulation, proper tone and pitch.
4. Use voice modulation and intonation to grab the attention of the audience.
5. Wear neat and clean formal dress that suits the topic and environment.
6. Use proper gestures and establish proper eye contact with the audience.
7. Make proper use of visual aids (PPT, Models, charts, etc.), if any.
8. Coordinate with visual aids and speech.
9. Use practical/live examples to elaborate points.
10. Add healthy humour in between. It would help you and your audience both to feel relaxed.
11. Encourage audience to ask cross questions .
12. Allot at least 10% time of scheduled lecture for question answer session.
13. Be ready with the possible questions that the audience may ask. Be ready with the answers.