Chapter 8: Putting it All Together

Phase 1: Planning

Phase 2: Preparation

Phase 3: Construction

Phase 4: Delivery

Phase 5: Reflection

Objectives

By the end of this chapter you should be able to:

1. Compare and contrast the two components of a great speech.

2. Explain the significance of the design of the message.

3. Identify the three stages involved in the design of the speech according to the Construction Checklist?

4.  State the components of the delivery strategy?

5. Create an effective personal plan of action.

Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. —A.A. Milne

The Process

Delivering a great speech involves an elaborately detailed process. A great speech is more than just writing clever words. A great speech is more than delivering with finesse. Without a strategic system to complete the process, balls are dropped and opportunities are missed. How many times in life do you have the opportunity to stand before a group of people and inspire them to act? When you have this chance, it is worth the effort to make your speech all that it can be. This chapter will guide you through the complete process. We will revisit parts we have already discussed as we put all of these ideas together. Follow this process and you will deliver your best speech ever.

As a reminder, as you go through this chapter, you are invited to log onto www.speechformula.com to use the speechwriting tool that will guide you through the process to create a fantastic speech. As you progress through each step of the speech writing process, you answer prompts from the tool. It includes videos to explain each main step and instructions for each sub step. When you reach the end, your speech, your cards and even your visuals are ready to use. The web application helps make the tedious speech writing process a breeze by guiding you every step of the way. Augment your process by following the guidelines outlined in this chapter and you are sure to be a master speech writer in no time!

Interaction 8.1: Brainstorm

Think about presentations you have heard or presented in the past. Consider all that you have learned about the speech writing process in this book. What do you think is involved in the following phases?

Phase 1: Planning

Phase 2: Preparation

Phase 3: Construction

Phase 4: Delivery

Phase 5: Reflection

Let’s compare your ideas and experience to the Speech Process. How did you do? Carefully explore the Speech Process to see what is involved in each stage of the process.