MGTA35H3 Chapter 11 (online): MGTA35 – Informing and Persuading - Chapter 11
Document Summary
Most jobs require employees to speak publicly at some point in their careers. Speaking essentials are often connected with aristotle: aristotle is a greek philosopher, author of the art of rhetoric, student of plato, and teacher of. Effective oral communication skills are essential to excel in leadership. Two types of presentation opportunities available to leaders: formal presentation. A formal presentation occurs in a traditional presentation setting: opportunity presentation. An opportunity presentation is identical in preparation and presentation to the formal presentation, but it occurs in a less traditional setting. As a leader, you must begin identifying presentation opportunities and presenting yourself with professional excellence as you utilize each opportunity. An impromptu presentation is winging it or speaking off the cuff. Presentations can have one of two general purposes: to inform, to persuade. When speaking in an informative purpose, you present the facts: act as teachers relaying information. Speakers with professional excellence always think carefully when determining their purpose.
