BASICS OF BRIEFING
Overview: Keys to a Successful Briefing 7 Steps to Effective Communication Elements for a Successful Briefing (Briefing Grade Sheet) Briefing Assignment Topics Due Date
7 Steps to Effective Communication 1. Analyze purpose and audience (see questions on p. 18 in T&Q) Research your topic Getting smart on your topic! 3. Support your ideas Build a solid “logical argument” to support your ideas Organize & Outline Bottom line? Overview? Body? Summary?
5. Draft Introduction Body (main points) Conclusion TITLE Name OVERVIEW MP1,2,3 MP1 MP2 MP3 SUMMARY CLOSURE Questions? 7 Steps to Effective Communication 5. Draft Introduction Greeting Intro self and subject Body (main points) Overview Conclusion Summary Closure
5. Draft 7 Steps to Effective Communication Greeting TITLE Name OVERVIEW MP1,2,3 MP1 MP2 MP3 SUMMARY CLOSURE Questions? 5. Draft Greeting Good morning/afternoon Ma’am/Sir Introduce self/subject I’m…and I’m going to brief you on… Overview State main points Preview what’s to come
5. Draft Main points 7 Steps to Effective Communication Give facts TITLE Name OVERVIEW MP1,2,3 MP1 MP2 MP3 SUMMARY CLOSURE Questions? 5. Draft Main points Give facts Present support material Incorporate sources
Closure; end by stating: 7 Steps to Effective Communication TITLE Name OVERVIEW MP1,2,3 MP1 MP2 MP3 SUMMARY CLOSURE Questions? 5. Draft Summary State topic & MPs Don’t rebrief or add new information Closure; end by stating: “This concludes my briefing. Are there any questions?”
7 Steps to Effective Communication 6. Edit (practice and make changes) - Dry run in your dorm room - Dry run in the room you’re giving briefing - How’s the timing? - Do your slides help you? Your audience? - Does the information flow? (organization? transitions?)
7 Steps to Effective Communication 7. Feedback (present to peers, trusted friends) - Use the Briefing Grade Sheet - Apply the feedback - Practice-practice-practice
Elements for a Successful Briefing Review Briefing Grade Sheet Content (Introduction, Body, Conclusion) Verbal expression Movement Gestures
Elements for a Successful Briefing (cont) Eye Contact Organization Transitions Personal Appearance Use of Visual Aids
Elements for a Successful Briefing (cont) Military Bearing Never lose it Don’t apologize Press on
Briefing Assignment Briefing Topics AFSC Air Force Leader Date Due
Summary: Keys to a Successful Briefing 7 Steps to Effective Communication Elements for a Successful Briefing (Briefing Grade Sheet) Briefing Assignment Topics Due Date
7 Steps to Effective Communication will help you to avoid…Death by PowerPoint