Principle for effective oral communication
The first impression (5 seconds)
- A judgment is formed
- An assessment of competence
- A view of how they look and communicate
- An understanding of what motivates them
- A lasting first impression is established
The content of talking
- Keep your speaking clear, simple and make sense.
- Adjust your choice of words to audience
- Be aware of distracting habits
- Voice (pacing and high volume)
Clear pronunciation, make sure you can speak clearly, pronounce clearly, otherwise the communication would be confused.
- Be attractive
- In presentation, a dynamic format is rather than a static one
- Use language best suited to ear, not the eye
- Thus, be carefully in your introduction
- The closing of your introduction
- Understand your nervousness
- Your performance is important, but the most important thing is sharing information, your message, your idea, feeling. its about learning together.
- Nobody can be perfect. If you mess up something, just fix it and go on.
- Sometime, some nervousness is a good thing. It will energise your presentation, enhance your alertness and animation, and boost audience engagement.
- Use relaxation techniques, before your presentation, sit quiet, focus on letting the tension go out of your body, breathe deeply from you abdomen.
- Smile.
Using Non-verbal communication
- Body language
- Posture
- Expression
- Eye contact
Engaging audiences and Pausing!!
Reference
''10 Principles for Better Oral Communication'' by Wayne McDill
''12 Principles of Effective Oral Communication'' by Business Communication Articles
'' Planning a Presentation'' by Oral Communication Center
''10 Principles for Better Oral Communication'' by Wayne McDill
''12 Principles of Effective Oral Communication'' by Business Communication Articles
'' Planning a Presentation'' by Oral Communication Center