You are in a routine department meeting when suddenly the leader calls on you to “say a few words” about the progress of your task force on the employee retention problem your company is facing. You have no time to prepare. What strategies described in the chapter should you apply for this impromptu speaking situation?
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Get mentally ready; (2) work the topic around to fit your knowledge and
interests; (3) begin with a main point, statement of opinion, or belief; (4) support your
main point with facts, statistics, examples, reasons, anecdotes, or illustrations; and (5)
conclude by repeating your main point. Consider adding a look to the future and a
goodwill statement.
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