Speaking in Bits to Influence or Inform, Directly or Indirectly
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Premise Most professional speakers I know develop their material in bits, mini-programs, of five to ten minutes each then create longer programs choosing appropriate pieces from their library. A speaker's opportunity is to influence or inform audiences directly or indirectly I use one of these four as a models in creating new material:
Bill Gove's model for constructing a persuasive bit promoting an opinion for serious consideration. Well done it influences directly by engaging an audience to embrace its validity.
Classical teaching with opening to introduce the subject, a middle to advance learning and a closing to reinforce the lesson. It's a way to inform directly
A popular way to engage an audience in relating their journey with others. It has an opening to set the scene, a middle for the journey and a closing to anchor the outcome. It influences indirectly
Facilitating group work with an opening to establish the goal, a middle as those involved seek a solution and a closing reporting to explore all outcomes. Its value is informing indirectly)
Comparing all four models, restating their purposes and significant potential outcomes, yet differing in their tripartite elementsa. Each can be used individually or combined for the desired effect. |
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