Leading construction operations A presentation by Prajwal Aditya Under the guidance of Dr. Ralph Locurcio

THE ARTICULATE EXECUTIVE BY GRANVILLE N . TOOGOOD

How to come across as a leader The Three C’s Competence Do you know it? Clarity Can you feel it? The bigger picture? Communication Can you share it?

Organizing a presentation Being a good translator (Simple concept – Plain language) What does this really mean? Why is this important? Am I speaking in a language everyone can understand?

The Four A’s Assemble - relevant data together. Align - make sure all facts headed in same direction. Apply - explain the facts. Assign - assign values, bigger picture.

Power Formula Key to sound like a professional when making a presentation.

Punch Start strong - begin with ending Tell a story Use a quotation to start Project into the future Look into the past

One Theme One subject One message

Windows The way to see inside the presentation Use concrete examples “Don’t tell me about it – show it to me” Ernest Hemingway

EAR Speak conversationally Don’t use corporate, technical, or pompous speech “What you’re really doing is having an enlarged conversation— Even though there may be 100 people listening and even though you may be doing all the talking”

Retention End strong 6 Techniques Summary Loop Questions Positive attitude Projection Story

18 Minute Wall 1970 Navy study Extending Go to Q&A Use another speaker Show a tape Tell a business story a minute

Body Language Don’t sway Face the audience Keep your head in the same place Use your hands

How To Dress Better quality business suites White dress shirts Dark knee length socks Black shoes only Conservative tie No hats! Suit the occasion

Conclusion Know what you are talking about Talk about it as you mean it Dress as you own it!