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SMALL GROUP SPEECHES

• https://www.ted.com/talks/howard_rheingold_on_collaboration

WHAT IS A SMALL GROUP SPEECH?

• Group Speech: (200 points) – 4-6 minutes per person: A small group of speakers will individually present a symposium on different facets of a topic significant to the audience. The goal will be to give the audience a richer understanding of a specific topic about which there is misunderstanding or lack of understanding.

SYMPOSIUM & INFORMATION

• Symposium: Group conversation with each speaker presenting an individual point

• Single, unified topic with different points

• Purpose is to inform• Implicitly, to convince audience to receive, process, and

accept your information

SUCCESS

• Personal Goal Group Goal

• https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=en

GOALS

• Be appreciative• Be positive• Do your part to improve the mood of the group• Trust others

EMPATHY

HELP OTHERS

MANAGEMENT

• Management is "organization• Structure of jobs, reporting/hierarchy• Training• Architectural decisions: Lego Placement

LEADERSHIP

• Comprehend a vision of an alternative future• Communication of vision; short term action in a

direction• ALIGNMENT OF ACTION

MANAGEMENT V. LEADERSHIP

• "Managerial processes must be as close as possible to fail-safe and risk free• "Motivation and inspiration enegize people but by • SATISFYING HUMAN NEEDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT• A SENSE OF BELONGING• RECOGNITION• SELF ESTEEM• FEELING OF CONTROL• ABILITY TO LIVE UP TO ONE'S IDEALSWhat leaders really do, John Kotter

METHODS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP

• Articulate organization's goals, keeping values in mind• Provide support• Recognize and reward success

• Strong networks of informal relationships• Challenge early in careers• Opportunity to learn (perhaps through critique/failure)

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

FORMAT

• Teams of 5, 4-6 minutes per speaker• 5 responsibilities: • 1) COMMIT YOURSELF TO THE GOALS OF THE GROUP• 2) FULFILL INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS• 3) AVOID INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS• 4) ENCOURAGE FULL PARTICIPATION• 5) WORK TO KEEP GROUP’S DISCUSSION ON TRACK

• THIS, LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE, IS TO LEARN…

GROUPS

1 2 3 4 5

Aaron Raeshma Stella Taylor Jenna

Christi Ann Christina Deborah Emily

Rodrigo Emiko Victoria Robert Jessilyn

Karalyn Lauren Kelly Wilanda

Daniel Adriana Christiaan Shayne Ingrid

GROUPS (11AM)

Allison Tyla Benjamin Marla Nicole

Hunter Isabelle Dalton Shirley Nathaly

Shannon Joshua Rachel Ciara Kristen

Christine Austin Abigail Giselle Amanda

Nicholas Ivy Kathryn Jenna Raychel

ORGANIZATION

• “Reflective-thinking method”1. Define the problem

1. Phrase it as a question of policy

2. Analyze the problem1. Severity? 2. Causes?

3. Establish criteria for solution1. When do we know the problem is solved?2. What are crucial steps to achieve solution?

4. Generate potential solutions1. Widest range possible, don’t narrow at this stage

5. Selection of best solution

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• https://www.ted.com/talks/tom_wujec_build_a_tower?language=en

TELL A STORY: ORGANIZATION

KEEP IT SIMPLE

SUMMARIZE

VISUAL AIDS

ELEMENTS OF A GROUP SPEECH

• Introductions?• Either at the beginning as an “outline”

HANDOFFS

• Planned• Transitions should be “natural”• Unified speech

TIPS

• Brief Notes (1 card)• Memorization…• Visual Aids• Cohesive Speech

DON’T OVERESTIMATE AUDIENCE KNOWLEDGE

RELATE THE SUBJECT

Score 0-60 60-70

70-80

80-90

90-100

Class %

4% 10% 29% 23% 33%

“Free” Questions: Question 5Question 8

EXAM 1

Maximum: 132 (-1)Minimum: 80Median: 114 (-5)Mean: 112 (-5.5)