1. USW @ Coleg Gwent The 5 Minute Talk or Instant Communication with Colleagues

2. USW @ Coleg Gwent Objectives By the end of the session you should be able to: Plan and prepare a short talk to colleagues Describe appropriate communication processes to give a successful short talk

3. USW @ Coleg Gwent Preparation for the 5 minute talk You may select your own topic Your talk should have a beginning, middle and end You can use a board, flip chart and pens At the end you will receive informal feedback, from your tutor and course members You are encouraged to plan and prepare and share ideas with other course members

4. Preparing a short talk Content Make note of ideas on paper Sort your ideas into a structure Talk to others Structure Introduction Main body Conclusion USW @ Coleg Gwent

5. Preparing a short talk Consider your audience: What kind of people are you talking to How much time do you have? Consider the purpose: To give a general talk To give some detailed information about a subject To offer a point of view

6. Delivering a short talk Think before you speak Speak clearly - do not distort or slur words Choose the best words, not just the best thing that comes into your mind Avoid lazy pronunciation Use variations in pitch and rhythm to achieve emphasis and interest Make sure the audience is following what you say USW@ Coleg Gwent

7. The 5 minute talk voice articulation pronunciation structure deliverymannerisms POINTS TO REMEMBER

8. USW @ Coleg Gwent If you are feeling nervous, don’t worry - this is perfectly natural! There has to be a ‘first time’ for every thing. If this is yours all you need to do is