Page 160 - Failure to Triumph - Journey of A Student

The most predominant qualities that emerge from the Lecturette are:

(a) Awareness about developments in the environment which forms part of your grasping ability.

(b) Your ability to organize your own thoughts which is a reflection of your organizing ability.

(c) Power of expression

(d) Self confidence

(e) Ability to influence the group

(f) Liveliness

(g) Determination to remain focused and deliver the content under a very stressful condition

(h) Courage to face the group

(i) Mental stamina to sustain the full duration of three minutes

How to Approach Lecturette?

Keep the following points in mind.

(a) Choose a topic you are conversant with. It is not important to speak on a high level topic.
Remember awareness is only one attribute that is seen through this activity. Even if you
speak very well on an average or low level topic you will be able to impress.

(b) Remain composed while speaking

(c) Speak slowly because three minutes may seem very long when you are standing in front of
the group.

(d) Do not look at the GTO as you will feel intimidated

(e) Look at your friends while speaking, and do not look up or side ways

(f) Do not use your hands too much while speaking

(g) Do not lean on the podium/rostrum

(h) Do not exceed your time and also do not finish abruptly before time

(i) Always divide your content into various sections as that will show that you are methodical
and organized

An illustrative list of high, average and low level topics is given below.