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 Writing and Preparing an Effective Speech
Not everybody is a natural public speaker. Some people are more eloquent and outgoing than others, but
that doesn't automatically mean they can deliver an effective speech. In fact, public speaking requires
significant planning and preparation. It's a learnable skill. This course teaches you how to prepare for public
speaking, including determining your objective and audience profile, choosing your topic, and defining the
theme of your speech. It also describes best practices to follow when planning, researching, and writing your
speech.
Objectives:
 recognize ways of using aim and audience to select a speech topic
 identify how to use theme and encapsulation to select a speech topic
 recognize good practices to use when researching a speech
 recognize methods to use when preparing to give a speech
 sequence the steps for writing a speech
 identify ways of practicing a speech

AUDIENCE: All Employees

Team/Teamwork

 Being an Effective Team Member
A truly effective team is equal to more than the sum of its parts. And it takes the dedication of every member
of the team. Effective team members go beyond themselves and their personal desires and goals. If you want
to be an effective team member, your challenge is to put the team first, which means maximizing your
contributions to help the team accomplish its purpose. This course covers strategies and techniques to help
you become an effective and valued member of your team. Specifically, you'll explore ways for adopting a
positive approach to being on a team, like recognizing the benefits of working on a team and learning to
tolerate team member differences. You'll also learn how to work proactively and collaboratively with
members of your team as you achieve your team's goals.
Objectives:
 identify the strategies for adopting a positive mind-set about working on a team
 recognize how to be a proactive team member
 recognize strategies for demonstrating tolerance of teammates
 use strategies for being an effective team member
 recognize examples of the strategies for working collaboratively with others

AUDIENCE: All Employees

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