Effective Communication A Must-Have Leadership Skill Krannert 230B 2 nd floor of Krannert In the Parrish Library

2 Launching Business Leaders Why “Leadership Communication”? Presentation Skills Matter Use LCC Services Give Standing Ovation Agenda

4 Demonstrate your skill and character Leadership Communication “Communication is the face of leadership.” Leaders... Spend 70-90% of their day communicating Guide, direct, motivate and inspire others Get things done with and through people Step forward and get results

5 See yourself as a leader Leadership Communication “Through effective communication, leaders lead” Leaders Build rapport with clients, customers, and coworkers Help influence others and gain support for your ideas Manage more effectively to move projects forward Keep tasks organized and arranged Progress in their careers

6 Develop skills to be an effective presenter and speaker Presentation Skills: A foundation Motivate Inform Persuade Define Envision Organize Presentation skills: Prepare Practice Embrace feedback

7 Present Confidently Purpose Audience Content Prepare your messages Preparation... Know your purpose Consider your audience Have a clear story line

8 Know your material Present Confidently Practice

9 Know how you can improve Present Confidently Embrace feedback... What did you do well? What could you improve?

10 Improve your skills LCC Services Prepare, practice, get feedback... Assignments while at Krannert Also, staff can help you –Brainstorm –Rehearse your individual or team presentation –Videotape your speech –Design more effective visual aids –Practice for case competitions –Practice leading club meetings –Reduce speech anxiety for any class or event

Krannert LCC: Your Center KRAN230B Hours: Monday-Thurs. 10 a.m. -9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday Closed Sunday Noon - 9 p.m.