Impromptu Speaking

We are often called on unexpectedly in professional and social situations to deliver an impromptu speech. These moments offer us opportunities to sell an idea, influence a colleague, and make an unforgettable impression. Instead of hoping you do well, take this short course and have some techniques and ideas in your back pocket. Learn why impromptu speaking is so critical to your career, how to use key structural elements to craft a strong impromptu statement, and what to do when you have no time to prepare. This course also covers how to handle special circumstances, such as when you're drawing a blank or dealing with a technical question.

Learning objectives
Identify why a facility for impromptu speaking is important for managers.
Explore examples of impromptu speaking both at work and outside work.
Review two strategies for buying time when called on unexpectedly to speak.
Recognize the mannerisms that make impromptu speaking more effective.
Explore effective responses when faced with special circumstances like technical questions.