SESSION 6: INTERACTING WITH YOUR AUDIENCE Session Objectives : – Identify components of audience analysis. – Identify techniques to effectively handle questions and answers from the audience. Total Time: 30 minutes Trainer Led Discussion : 30 minutes Faculty to say : • As promised, we are going to spend a few minutes talking about interacting with your audience. • First of all, why would we want to interact with our audience? (connecting to build confidence in the speaker, checking for interest and understanding, we need to keep them awake, …) • So what do we mean by “interacting with your audience?” What are some examples of how we can do this? (meet and greet, eye contact, audience participation, questions and answers, …) • All of these …show more content…
There are a great number of situational variables that would come into play. Faculty to Say : • Of course, remaining calm is a first step. Remembering to keep things in perspective may be helpful here. • In what situations might you Detour (work your way around an issue or difficulty)? • Delay (come back to it later)? • Diffuse (deal with it subtly to minimize its impact)? • Dismiss (ignore it completely and move on)? • Lets look at the issue of a difficult audience member. Again, what type of difficulties, situations, and/or environments might you face that would influence you to deal with the audience member through a process of Detour?…Delay?…Diffuse?…Dismiss? • Overall, there is a certain level of flexibility, courtesy to other involved (including your audience), and an ability to see humor in the situation that will likely play more into the success of dealing with a difficulty than any specific strategy. • What things can you do in advance of a presentation to minimize either the likelihood or the impact of an unforeseen incident? Final presentation Faculty to Say : • You will now have the opportunity to deliver your persuasive
Engaging your audience in comfort will help prevent anger and get you to persuade them more easily. By keeping it simple, empowering, and getting them to smile, you will be much more successful.
1. First, in order to prevent a crisis situation, it is very important to know your triggers and arousal patterns. I came to know how to maintain control when someone is triggered and how to reduce arousal patterns. This is course provide me with great knowledge that will help me during a crisis. I also came to know how attitudes, assumptions, and beliefs may influence the worker’s response.
Adler, Ronald B., Lawrence B. Rosenfeld, and Russell F. Proctor II. Interplay. The Process of Interpersonal Communication. 12th ed. New York: Oxford UP, 2013. Print.
Lucas devotes a section of chapter one to talking about the history of public speaking stating that every culture has some word equivalent of the word speaker. Lucas then goes on to tell the similarities and differences between public speaking and conversation. Stephan Lucas then goes on to explains in this chapter that nervousness and stage fright are among the leading causes for the fear of public speaking. But he then assures us that nervousness is normal, and a welcomed part of speech giving. Lucas proves his point by saying, “If you feel nervous about giving a speech, you are in very good company. Some of the greatest public speakers in history have suffered from stage fright, including Abraham Lincoln, Margaret Sanger, and Winston Churchill” (Lucas, 2012 pg. 9). Lucas says that you should not run from your nervousness, but instead try to turn it into a positive nervousness. Lucas then goes on to give six ways to turn the negative nervousness into positive nervousness. They are acquiring speaking experience, preparation, positive thinking, visualization, realizing you’re nervousness isn’t visible and not expecting perfection. Now that Lucas has touched on the history, fears, and possible rewards of public
In this audience analysis, I have addressed a situation in which I am called on to present quarterly sales information at an in-person meeting to a group of stakeholders, including managers, salespeople, and customers. I will explain how I will address the communication to this audience by answering the following questions: (1) What characteristics of the audience must I consider?, (2) What communication channels are appropriate? (3) What are some considerations to keep in mind given the diversity of the audience?, and (4) How would I ensure that my message is effective?
There are many ways to get the attention of an audience. The speaker could tell a story that is personal and on topic, along with using voice infection and variation. The speaker should also be sure that the presentation will “have interesting, relevant, and up-to-date information on the topic that is being presented” (Keogh, 2015). Visuals, such as graphs and photos or animated graphics, are also a way to get the audience’s attention. One suggestion to get the audience’s attention is to have the speaker move around, if possible, and ask the audience questions, not just stand in
Having students teach each other is a way to promote a deeper learning of the content. Teaching to others promotes independence and confidence. This activity also improves the student’s public speaking skills. It also is a good stepping stone to the necessary presentations and performance assessments. Performing for an audience that will actually provide feedback is a new concept for most. This is an area that will need plenty of positive reinforcement and skill development. Doyle provides performance assessment options and a guide for building a rubric to aid in the development of this
have to act well so as to show audience with out seeming as if they
Social interaction is a vital part of everyday life for a majority of people. Everyday people of all ages, races and genders communicate and interact with each other; it has become such a common theme in society that it is taken for granted just how vital social interaction is for humans. Without social interaction humans can have serious physical and mental effects.
Over the recent four months in Communication 1402 class, I have addressed three formal speechs and completed a number of chapters in the corresponding textbook “Communication Works”. This course of Communication aims to provide general information what public speaking is and how to address a public speaking. Recalling back the experience during the processes of completing the Speech to Imform, Speech to Persuade, and Group Presentation, I will draw a conclusion about this course and these three presentations in five aspects, comprising my previous perception of public speaking before this course; learning from the Speech to Inform; the goal and evaluation of Speech to Persuade; learning from the Group Presentation; the most important thing learned from this course.
Steve A. Beebe, S. J. (2008). Interpersonal Communication. In A. a. Pearson, Interpersonal Communication, Relating To Others- Fifth Edition. Toronto, Ontario: Pearson Education, Inc.
Making a successful public presentation or speech to an audience was a very big task for me before I joined the public speaking class. I was always frightened and very nervous. Since then I now understand the process of making a speech or a presentation including coming up with a topic and from this topic develop the main points of the speech, research, organize my points, revise them, edit and make a magnificent presentation to any audience. People in the audience might sometimes agree or disagree with my opinion or points, it was therefore necessary to communicate my information clearly to the audience without making any judgments since every person was entitled to a different opinion and views about things.
Theories I learned in public speaking are in regular conversations, you get all lots of feedback and interest from the other person and in large group, and you get some or none at all. This really heightens all kinds of risks of being plain, confusing, or boring. You can easily avoid in normal conversation between just two people or a very small group who have the same interests. Also, it helps to remember that when people sit considerately without speaking, they are usually watching some sort of screen optimized to entertain them. So to ask a large, captive group to sit and listen to a speech is to make a very big demand, and you must use your time sparingly and wisely. It’s generally not the time for an argument. It is to provide an understanding and desire for the audience.
Interaction is a significant part of our daily lives. Oral communication with others is inevitable, and therefore it is crucial for us to acquire the skills to do so correctly. Aside from simply stating words or expressing ideas, oral communication serves various purposes. Oral communication allows an individual to express emotions, ideas, and feelings; it gives people the ability to empower, inspire, and motivate those who listen; and it allows people to share knowledge and traditions, as well as build their self-esteem. Oral communication is also useful in leading us to new discoveries, ideas, cultures, and perspectives (O’Neill). Thus, oral communication serves several different purposes in daily life; yet each of these purposes are connected to an even larger purpose. According to the textbook Communication: Making Connections, “Effective communication is critical to living successfully in today’s soc...