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2、ill for Engineers,Topics to coverWhat is Public Speaking Skill Why is it required for Engineers What are the aspects of Public Speaking How this could be developed How one can continually improve the skill,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,3,Problems!,“The fear of public speakingis the
3、 No. 1 rated fear inAmerica” Story of Lion & Slave,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,4,Problems!,“We have a fear of beinglaughed at, a fear of making a mistake, the fear of being vulnerable”,Ha Ha!,Ha Ha!,Ha Ha!,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,5,Problems!,“ We get butte
4、rflies insideour Stomach”Like Sitting in a flight whileit is taking off or landing,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,6,What is Public Speaking Skill,Public Speaking skill may be defined as the art of Appearing in front an audience ,facing the audience , presenting your speech and makin
5、g them understand what you want them to understand within the limited time & resources given to you.,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,7,Why Public Speaking Skill is required for Engineers,Engineers deal with machines! Not with public? Machines wont understand our Language; but only ma
6、chine language! But what happens to sales Engineers? When you want to present your papers /projects/proposals,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,8,Why Public Speaking Skill is required for Engineers,When you go higher up in your organization?When matters become non-technical?What about
7、social life?Or you want to give a send- off party for your colleague, Teacher,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,9,Why Public Speaking Skill is required for Engineers,Engineers need it more than anybody else. Engineers are used to working around machines & computers. They need to develo
8、p their Language skills They need this skill to present their Technical/Non-Technical matters impressively and interestingly.,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,10,What are the aspects of Public Speaking, Speech Preparation“Tell them what you are planning to tell them, tell them, and te
9、ll them what you have told them” o Introduction o Body o Conclusion,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,11,What are the aspects of Public Speaking, Speech Preparation (Technical)Clear- Avoid Jargons!Logical- Do not burden with irrelevant data Objective- Only pertinent information , Limit
10、ations, Recommendations,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,12,What are the aspects of Public Speaking, Speech Preparation (Technical) Visual Aids Make them visible Keep them simple Make them colorful- Tables, Graphs Dont use too few or too many-,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.
11、Ganesh,13,What are the aspects of Public Speaking, Speech Practice 3Ps of Public speaking Practice Practice & Practice,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,14,What are the aspects of Public Speaking, Speech Practice (Technical)4Ps of Technical presentation!“Proper Practice will make a Per
12、fect Presentation”,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,15,What are the aspects of Public Speaking, Speech Presentationo Appearance o Voice o Body language,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,16,What are the aspects of Public Speaking, Speech Presentation(Technical)Visual Aids
13、Present them smoothly- Do not Talk while visuals are being read by audienceUse “Storyboard” Approach- Match visuals with your text,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,17,How Public Speaking Skill could be developed,Recognize youre not alone. Realize that people want you to Succeed- Be co
14、nfident,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,18,How Public Speaking Skill could be developed,Speak about what you know Prepare thoroughly Concentrate on the message,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,19,How Public Speaking Skill could be developed,Turn nervousness into positi
15、ve energy Gain experience. Read and Update your Knowledge Add Humor,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,20,How one can continually improve Public Speaking skill,“LEADERS ARE NOT BORN, THEY ARE MADE”“SPEAKERS ARE NOT BORN, THEY ARE MADE”“ANY SKILL COULD BE LEARNED”Example: Arnold Schwarze
16、negger Mr. Universe at the age of 20to Governor of Californiaat the age of 56,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,21,How one can continually improve Public Speaking skill,- Find like minded people - Find a forum/club - Learn the skill,Public Speaking Skills for Engineers C.G.Ganesh,22,Ho
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