The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

(^208) THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING ACTIVITY BOOK
MATERIALS
 Three colored signs labeled Excellent, Good,and Fair
 Five colored signs labeled Confidence, Organization, Introductions and Conclusions,
Visual Aids, and Delivery
 Copies of Handout 38.1: Take-Home Assignment
 Handout 38.2: Feedback Sheet for Public Speaking.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Flipchart and markers
Five tables
ROOM SET-UP
Chairs arranged in a circle, facing flipcharts
Comments
A leader will give many speeches over the course of his or her career, but leaders have
only one opportunity to make a stunning impression. This is why it is so important to
regularly review proven techniques that make presentations meaningful and memo-
rable. This activity is best done in two sessions: one to explain the concepts and a sec-
ond to perform the speeches and get feedback.
Trainer’s Notes for Activity 38
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: Introduce the activity by explaining how important it is to be able to
deliver effective presentations.
“As a leader, you will give innumerable speeches over the course of
your career—in your organization, as well as in the community.
Presenters have only one opportunity to make a stunning impression,
so we are taking some time today to review techniques that make
presentations meaningful and memorable. You will learn how to add
pizzazz to allof your presentations!
First we will share our experiences listening to presentations that
missed the mark and try to determine what we want to avoid. Then we
will examine what you already know about making a good presentation,
and we will review any “tried-and-true” tips that will add life to your
talks.