2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears The Art of Giving Impromptu Presentations

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Welcome

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Class Norms – the ground rules One speaker at a time NO ‘cross talk’ Use your public voice Use of mini white boards Take notes for the exercise later

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Basic Presentation Stages 1.Opening Remarks 2.Presentation Content 3.Summary

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Basic Presentation Stages Tell them what you plan to tell them Tell them Tell them what you told them

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 1. Opening Remarks

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 1. Opening Remarks Welcome your audience

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 1. Opening Remarks Welcome your audience Thank them for their participation

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 1. Opening Remarks Welcome your audience Thank them for their participation Introduce yourself

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 1. Opening Remarks Welcome your audience Thank them for their participation Introduce yourself Encourage interaction

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 1. Opening Remarks Welcome your audience Thank them for their participation Introduce yourself Encourage interaction Set guidelines for participation

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 2. Presentation Content

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 2. Presentation Content Know your subject

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 2. Presentation Content Know your subject Know your audience

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 2. Presentation Content Know your subject Know your audience Be prepared Use Proper Grammar

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your subject

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your subject An impromptu presentation requires prior knowledge of the subject matter

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your subject An impromptu presentation requires prior knowledge of the subject matter Pick a topic you know and understand well

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your subject An impromptu presentation requires prior knowledge of the subject matter Pick a topic you know and understand well There will be people in your audience that understand your subject, perhaps better than you

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your subject An impromptu presentation requires prior knowledge of the subject matter Pick a topic you know and understand well There will be people in your audience that understand your subject, perhaps better than you And there will be questions

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your audience

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your audience Age or level of maturity

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your audience Age or level of maturity Scholastic level

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Know your audience Age or level of maturity Scholastic level Attention span

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Be Prepared

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Be Prepared Notes are allowed. If used, have them ready and in order

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Be Prepared Notes are allowed. If used, have them ready and in order Audio Visual aids should be available and ready

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Be Prepared Notes are allowed. If used, have them ready and in order Audio Visual aids should be available and ready Be mentally up to the task

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Use Proper Grammar Like it or not, you are constantly being judged and profiled by your use of language

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Use Proper Grammar Like it or not, you are constantly being judged and profiled by your use of language Classic no-no’s

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Use Proper Grammar Like it or not, you are constantly being judged and profiled by your use of language Classic no-no’s Encourage constructive criticism

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Use Proper Grammar Like it or not, you are constantly being judged and profiled by your use of language Classic no-no’s Encourage constructive criticism Strive for your own perfection

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 3. Presentation Summary

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 3. Presentation Summary Highlight key elements

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 3. Presentation Summary Highlight key elements Questions and Answers

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 3. Presentation Summary Highlight key elements Questions and Answers Thank your audience

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears 3. Presentation Summary Highlight key elements Questions and Answers Thank your audience Graciously accept their thanks

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Questions?

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Class Exercise

2014 Cadet Programs Conference February, 2014 Prepared By Brackett Composite Squadron 64 Capt. Robert D Sears Class Exercise Pick a Subject for team presentation Organize in groups Organize your team thoughts Create your team working notes Select a team presenter Present your topic to another group