Basic Rundown of the Competent Communicator
The Competent Communication Manual (aka CC manual) is a step by step guide towards being a better communicator. The manual breaks down communication into clearly defined aspects to improve upon which are the focus of the prepared speech.
Each speech is broken down into projects and with each project, you can choose whatever topic you wish. Each project encourages you to focus on a certain aspect of public speaking, such as organization, vocal variety, body movements, etc.
Most members generally start preparing the speech in the week leading up to the meeting or even earlier depending on their schedules. When writing the speech, pay particular attention to the goals and objectives of the speech project. Before the meeting begins, speakers are assigned an evaluator whose job is to analyse the speech according to the targets of the project and/or any particular details the speaker would like to focus on. The evaluators provide a written and oral feedback. Furthermore the audience will also provide anonymous written feedback. In evaluations, speakers will find their strengths, areas of improvement, as well as challenges for the next speech.
See the Icebreaker Manual Here.
Projects
1) The Icebreaker: introduce yourself to the club and discover the speaking skills you already have
2) Organize Your Speech: present a speech that follows a clear and easy-to-follow outline
3) Get to the Point: enhance the organization of your speech by focusing on its general and specific purposes
4) How to Say It: speak in a way that will allow you to convey your ideas in a clear, accurate and vivid way
5) Your Body Speaks: use movement, gestures and facial expressions to enhance your message
6) Vocal Variety: vary your voice in terms of volume, pitch and rate to add interest and deeper meaning to your speech
7) Research Your Topic: research your topic to find specific facts and examples that support your main points
8) Get Comfortable With Visual Aids: incorporate relevant visual aids into your speech
9) Persuade With Power: persuade the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or to take action
10) Inspire Your Audience: draw all your skills together to deliver an inspirational speech
Each speech is broken down into projects and with each project, you can choose whatever topic you wish. Each project encourages you to focus on a certain aspect of public speaking, such as organization, vocal variety, body movements, etc.
Most members generally start preparing the speech in the week leading up to the meeting or even earlier depending on their schedules. When writing the speech, pay particular attention to the goals and objectives of the speech project. Before the meeting begins, speakers are assigned an evaluator whose job is to analyse the speech according to the targets of the project and/or any particular details the speaker would like to focus on. The evaluators provide a written and oral feedback. Furthermore the audience will also provide anonymous written feedback. In evaluations, speakers will find their strengths, areas of improvement, as well as challenges for the next speech.
See the Icebreaker Manual Here.
Projects
1) The Icebreaker: introduce yourself to the club and discover the speaking skills you already have
2) Organize Your Speech: present a speech that follows a clear and easy-to-follow outline
3) Get to the Point: enhance the organization of your speech by focusing on its general and specific purposes
4) How to Say It: speak in a way that will allow you to convey your ideas in a clear, accurate and vivid way
5) Your Body Speaks: use movement, gestures and facial expressions to enhance your message
6) Vocal Variety: vary your voice in terms of volume, pitch and rate to add interest and deeper meaning to your speech
7) Research Your Topic: research your topic to find specific facts and examples that support your main points
8) Get Comfortable With Visual Aids: incorporate relevant visual aids into your speech
9) Persuade With Power: persuade the audience to adopt a certain viewpoint or to take action
10) Inspire Your Audience: draw all your skills together to deliver an inspirational speech
