From the course: Impromptu Speaking
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How to prepare
- The secret to great impromptu speaking at work is preparation. Here's the golden rule: always assume that you will be called upon to speak, always. That means you have to plan. Now, I know that you can't prepare for some types of episodes. For example, an unplanned hallway conversation. True, you can't plan for that. But most phone calls and meetings you can definitely plan for. You might say, "But I don't have time to plan all of this." First of all, don't think of it as spending time. Think of it as an investment in making sure that your key communication moments are successful. And I'm not going to ask you to use much time at all. So, let me share with you the 30-second prep. You can meaningfully prepare for nearly any meeting or call in as little as 30 seconds. It's fast, simple, and makes you look smart and prepared. It has four main parts. First is the introduction. Basically, this the punchline, the thing you know everyone listening wants to hear. Depending on the work you're…
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