You think you know what you want to say.
You’ve thought about your audience and considered the important tone you should strike. You’ve even practiced your speech out loud and edited the parts that fall flat.
Have you done enough?
Important steps include:
- Analyze your audience. What is their background? What demographic are you addressing?
- Establish objectives. Know exactly what you want this speech to achieve.
- Prepare for delivery. Whether reading from notes or going from memory, you must practice.
See what other steps you must take, and consider creating your own step-by-step plan by consulting the full infographic.