Entertain the audience by relating a personal experience.

Organize an entertaining speech for maximum impact.

Draw entertaining material from sources other than your own experience.

Adapt your material to suit your topic, your own personality, and the audience.

Prepare a humorous speech drawn from your own experience.

Strengthen the speech by adapting and personalizing humorous material from outside resources.

Deliver the speech ina a way that makes the humor effective.

Develop an entertaining dramatic talk about an experience or incident.

Include vivid imagery, characters and dialogue.

Deliver the talk in an entertaining manner.

Prepare an entertaining after-dinner talk on a specific theme.

Deliver the talk using the skills developed in the preceding projects.

Select new and useful information for presentation to an audience.

Organize the information for easy understandability and retention.

Present the information in a way that will help motivate the audience to learn.

Analyze your audience regarding your chosen subject.

Focus your presentation at the audience's level of knowledge.

Build a supporting case for each major point using information gathered through research.

Effectively use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding.

Prepare a demonstration speech to clearly explain a process, product, or activity.

Conduct the demonstration as part of a speech delivered without notes.

Prepare a report on a situation, event, or problem of interest to the audience.

Deliver sufficient factual information in your report so the audience can make valid conclusions or a sound decision.

Answer questions from the audience.

Research and analyze an abstract concept, theory, historical force, or social/political issue.

Present the ideas in a clear, interesting manner.

Prepare a talk that will build goodwill for your organization by supplying useful information of interest to the audience.

Favorably influence the audience by skillful and friendly delivery of your talk.

Present a positive image of you and your company or organization on a simulated radio talk show.

Prepare a talk designed to build goodwill toward an organization by presenting factual information.

Understand the dynamics of a successful radio talk show.

Prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during the radio interview.

Direct a persuasive appeal to the audience's self-interests using a combination of fact and emotion in a speech delivered in such a manner that it appears extemporaneous.

Persuade the audience to adopt your viewpoint by the use of standard persuasive techniques.

Use at least one visual aid to enhance the audience's understanding.

Prepare a talk to persuade a hostile audience to at least consider your position on a controversial subject.

Demonstrate sincerity when presenting your viewpoint.

Learn strategies for communicating to the media about a company crisis.

Prepare a speech for the media about a company crisis that builds and maintains a positive image for the company.

Answer questions from the media in a manner that reflects positively on the company.

Present an introductory short talk or brief lecture describing the theory, model, or information about the topic that will be discussed by the group following the presentation.

Organize the information so that it is easy to understand and can be remembered.

Orient the group to think about teh specific goal of the discussion that follows.

Use a buzz session discussion technique to promote group participation in deriving information leading to a solution to the problem.

Establish the meaning of a question with a discussion group.

Using a problem solving pattern, lead the participants in a brainstorming group in deciding session.

Screen the possible solutions and lead the group in deciding what action to take.

Select a problem for panel discussion.  Select not less than three members in advance to speak on the panel.
(Note - Club members that participate as panelists will receive credit for other basic or advanced manual projects that relate to the purpose of the individual presentations; e.g., Speaking to Inform, The Persuasive Speech, etc.)

Define the common goals and the purpose of the panel.

Acting as moderator, monitor the panel discussion to inform the audience.

Understand what role-playing is and how to use it effectively in group communication.

Select a problem involving human relations in which you may use the role-playing method to illustrate and explore a problem.

Create a plot and characters relevant to the discussion problem and select a cast from among the group members.

Direct the role-play enactment, relate it to the discussion problem, and lead the group in arriving at a solution.

Building group unity, guide the workshop participants in an investigative discussion of the problem.

Follow a problem solving pattern to arrive at a solution.

Bring the group to an agreement before the discussion ends.

Develop and awareness of situations in which you might be called upon to deliver an impromptu speech.

Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking.

Develop skills as a speaker in the impromptu situation by using one or more patterns to approach a topic under discussion; for example, comparing a past, present, and future situation or before and after.

Identify and understand the basic differences and similarities between inspirational and other kinds of speeches.

Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport.

Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to adopt your views.

Understand the relationship of sales techniques to persuasion.

Skillfully use the four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest, desire, action.

Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a sales presentation.

Be able to handle objections and close a prospective buyer.

Arrive at an understanding of the elements that comprise oral interpretation and how it differs from preparing and giving a speech.

Learn the preparation or planning techniques of effective interpretation.

Learn the principles of presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading with regard to voice and body as instruments of communication.

Focus on the special occasion talk from the standpoint of the introducer (function chairman, toastmaster, master of ceremonies).

Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions associated with the master of ceremonies.

Handle the introduction of other speakers at a club meeting.

Apply the key steps in the preparation of a briefing and the organization of material

Give a briefing according to a specific objective so the audience will have an understanding of the information

Effectively handle a question-and-answer session following the briefing

Convert a technical paper or technical material and information into a technical speech

Organize a technical speech according to the inverted-pyramid approach

Write a technical speech as "spoken language", not as an article

Give the speech by effectively reading out loud

Understand the concept and nature of motivational method in management

Apply a four step motivational method with the objectives to persuade and inspire

Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to agree with your management proposal

Organize and prepare a status report involving the overall condition of a plan or program, or performance of a department or company in relation to goals

Construct the report according to a four-step pattern

Give an effective presentation of the report

Identify the basic differences between the keynote speeches and other kinds of speeches.

Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport.

Learn and use the professional techniques necessary for a successful keynote presentation.

Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively inspires and moves the audience to adopt your views as a collective reaffirmation of its own.

Entertain the audience through the use of humor drawn from personal experience and from material that you have personalized.

Deliver the speech in a way that makes the humor effective.

Establish personal rapport with your audience for maximum impact.

Tell a sales audience how to sell a product by using a planned presentation.

Inform a sales training audience about the human experience of the buyer-seller relationship.

Use entertaining stories and dynamic examples of sales situations.

Inspire salespeople to want to succeed at selling.

Plan and present a seminar with specific learning objectives.

Relate to the audience by using a seminar presentation style.

Use seminar presentation techniques to promote group participation, learning and personal growth.

Understand the concept and nature of motivational speaking.

Apply a four-step motivational method with the purpose of persuading and inspiring.

Deliver a motivational speech to persuade an audience to emotionally commit to an action.

Using a systematic approach, organize technical material into a concise presentation.

Tailor the presentation to the audience's needs, interests and knowledge levels.

To prepare a technical presentation advocating a product, service, idea or course of action.

To present your viewpoint logically and convincingly, using an inverted-pyramid approach.

Ti effectively use a flipchart to illustrate your message.

To effectively handle a question-and-answer period.

Understand the principles of communicating complex information to nontechnical listeners.

Build and deliver an interesting talk based on these principles.

Answer audience questions that arise during the presentation.

Use overhead transparencies to illustrate your message.

Deliver an interesting speech based on a technical paper or article.

Effectively use a flipchart, overhead projector or slides to illustrate your message.

Understand the nature and process of a team technical presentation.

Conceptualize a briefing or proposal involving three or more speakers including yourself.

Assemble a team of club members capable of getting the job done.

Orchestrate the planning, preparation and delivery of a team technical presentation.

Learn a technique for selling an inexpensive product in a retail store.

Recognize a buyer's thought process in making a purchase.

Elicit information from a prospective buyer through questions.

Match the buyer's situation with the most appropriate product.

Learn a technique for "cold call" selling of expensive products or services.

Recognize the risks buyers assume in purchasing.

Use questions to help the buyer discover problems with his or her current situation.

Successfully handle a buyer's objections or concerns.

Prepare a proposal advocating an idea or course of action.

Organize the proposal using the six-step method provided.

Prepare a talk on a controversial subject that persuades an audience to accept or at least consider your viewpoint.

Construct a speech to appeal to the audience's logic and emotions.

Communicate your vision and mission to an audience.

Convince your audience to work toward achieving your vision and mission.

To effectively present an opinion or viewpoint in a short time.

To simulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast.

To understand the dynamics of a television interview or "talk" show.

To prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during a television interview program.

To present a positive image on the television camera.

To appear as a guest on a simulated television talk show.

To conduct a successful television interview.

To understand the dynamics of a successful television interview or "talk" show.

To prepare questions to ask during the interview program.

To present a positive, confident image on the television camera.

To understand the nature of a television press conference.

To prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial or sensitive issue.

To employ appropriate preparation methods and strategies for communicating your organization's viewpoint.

To present and maintain a positive image on television.

To learn how to develop and present an effective training program on television.

To receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation.

To tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for a specific age group.

To use vivid imagery and voice to enhance the tale.

To learn the elements of a good story.

To create and tell an original story based upon a personal experience.

To understand that a story can be entertaining yet display moral values.

To create a new story that offers a lesson or moral.

To tell the story, using the skills developed in the previous two projects.

To understand the techniques available to arouse emotion.

To become skilled in arousing emotions while telling a a story.

To understand the purpose of stories about historical events or people.

To use the storytelling skills developed in the preceding projects to tell a story about a historical event or person.

To understand the elements of interpretive reading.

To learn how to analyze a narrative and plan for effective interpretation.

To learn and apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading.

To understand the differences between poetry and prose.

To recognize how poets use imagery, rhythm, meter, cadence, and rhyme to convey the meanings and emotions of their poetry.

To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading.

To understand the concept and nature of the monodrama.

To assume the identity of a character and to portray the physical and emotional aspects of this character to an audience.

To adapt a play for interpretive reading.

To portray several characters in one reading, identifying them to the audience through vocal changes and movement.

To understand the structure of an effective speech.

To interpret and present a famous speech.

Identify techniques to use in conversing with strangers.

Recognize different levels of conversation.

Initiate a conversation with a stranger.

Use open-ended questions to solicit information for further conversation.

Employ win/win negotiating strategies to achieve your goals.

Enjoy the benefits of win/win negotiating.

To apply vocal techniques that will aid in the effectiveness of the reading.

Respond non-defensively to verbal criticism.

Employ a five-step method to identify the problem, diffuse the attack, and arrive at a solution.

Determine reason's for someone's substandard performance.

Coach the person to improve performance.

Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being assertive.

Employ the four-step method for addressing a problem and asking for help.

Overcome resistance to your requests.

Recognize the characteristics of a toast.

Present a toast honoring an occasion or a person.

Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead.

Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments.

Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech.

Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way.

Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources.

Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively.

Present an award with dignity and grace.

Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.

Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity.

Acknowledge the presenting organization.

Prepare a speech that opens with a humorous story.

Personalize the story.

Deliver the story smoothly and effectively.

Prepare a serious speech that opens and closes with humorous stories.

Prepare a closing story that reemphasizes the speech's main point.

Deliver the stories smoothly and effectively.

Prepare a speech that opens and closes with humorous stories.

Include jokes in the speech body to illustrate points or maintain audience interest.

Deliver the jokes and stories smoothly and effectively.

Prepare a speech that opens with a self-deprecating joke.

String together two or three related jokes in the speech body.

Close the speech with a humorous story.

Use exaggeration to tell a humorous story.

Entertain the audience.

Effectively use body language and voice to enhance the story.