Checklist for preparing a speech
Guidance on how to prepare for a speech
1. What is the topic for your speech?
2. Why is it appropriate for you ?
3. Why is the topic appropriate for your audience?
4. What is your time slot? ______ Can your speech fit that time constraint? _______________
5. What is your purpose for giving this talk?
6. What is the main theme, your big idea?
7. What will you use to establish your credibility when you start?
8. What is your context statement and how will your audience understand your points ?
9. What are your three points (in full)
10. Write the full sentences you will develop in your speech
11. What information will you include to clarify the central point to your audience (write in full)
12. How will your speech end, what drama will be used and how will you reinforce your central theme
Notes
Purpose
1. The big picture - what to say, ref points, objective
2. The Story
3. Memorability
CABIN
Context
Always have empathy with audience
Be thorough – do they have all they need
Include all relevant info
Never dump on audience – no unplanned extras
Have a save the cat moment
End with a story to support the message.
Kindly contributed by Paul Johnstone