If you really want to hook people, take some time to paint a vivid picture of the problem first. But you’ll want to avoid the trap of rushing through the problem, and spending too much time on your brilliant solution.
It’s an easy yet powerful way to capture people’s attention and interest when done well. This is a simple structure of only 2 parts. “We must change the way we work – for 3 important reasons: State each reason clearly, and explain how each one helps achieve or support the objective. With this approach, follow your “headline” statement with 3 simple supporting reasons. Here are some examples: A: Headline and 3 supporting reasons: Start by clearly saying the ‘headline’ and key idea underpinning your speech in simple, everyday language, and follow with a simple structure supporting your main point. We’ve talked before about the importance of an unforced, natural style. The engagement of conversation was missing. Some were so unnatural they seemed to be giving a pantomime a speech for an audience of children. The losing speakers, by contrast, were more forced. They spoke like they were having a conversation with their audience – not ‘giving a formal speech’.They made use of metaphor and other verbal illustrations to simplify a complex idea.They included a “ top and tail” element.They presented an exceptionally clear message.What did the winning speakers do right?ĭespite giving a short speech on very different topics, there were some common practices I noticed about the winning speakers. But you need to be if you want other to see the value of your ideas.īy the way, if you think giving a good 3 minute speech is hard, try doing one in just 5 words! That’s what they do at the Webby awards. Not everyone is good at this skill – indeed, few people are. You need them to stick in the listener’s mind. That’s because, in order to be effective, your ideas must be able to be communicated in the most brief, simple and clear manner possible. As you’d imagine, it can be difficult to condense all that research and knowledge into a 3 minute speech, yet still convey all the pertinent information.īut that’s exactly why it’s such a great exercise for all speakers.
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