U4IP:Interpersonal Communication

Course: Interpersonal Communication  

Unit:  Public Speaking and Visual Aids  

Deliverable Length:  8-10 paragraphs

The vice president (VP) of your company is fabulous at his job, but his speeches over the years have earned a reputation for being long and disorganized. You have been asked by the chief executive officer (CEO) to work with and coach the VP on how to best organize a presentation from scratch and deliver it effectively to the intended audience. Develop a how-to guide for your VP on how to best get started.  You will want to assume he has never had formal training in how to best prepare and deliver a speech, so consider basic speech training when you prepare your guide.  

Include instructions on each of the following:  

•Choosing and developing the most appropriate topic 

•Considering your audience 

•Researching appropriate sources 

•Preparing and organizing the speech 

•Making it interesting