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Impromptu Speech

Explain to participants the objective of the activity and how \\Impromptu Speech\\ will help them gain confidence and improve public speaking skills.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25)GROUP SIZE
QuietENERGY
RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Network Design This relationship mapping exercise strengthens Network Design, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Explain to participants the objective of the activity and how \\Impromptu Speech\\ will help them gain confidence and improve public speaking skills.
  2. Each participant randomly selects a topic from a bag, box, or digital generator.
  3. Alternatively, they can be given two options to choose their preferred topic.
  4. Participants have \\1 to 2 minutes\\ to think about their speech.
  5. Introduction: Present the topic and capture attention.
  6. Development: Argue or explore the main idea.
  7. Conclusion: Summarize and close with a key thought or reflection.
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Explain to participants the objective of the activity and how \\Impromptu Speech\\ will help them gain confidence and improve public speaking skills.

Alternatively, they can be given two options to choose their preferred topic.

Participants have \\1 to 2 minutes\\ to think about their speech.

Introduction: Present the topic and capture attention.

Conclusion: Summarize and close with a key thought or reflection.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Impromptu Speech. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Explain to participants the objective of the activity and how \\Impromptu Speech\\ will help them gain confidence and improve public speaking skills.; Alternatively, they can be given two options to choose their preferred topic.; Participants have \\1 to 2 minutes\\ to think about their speech.; Introduction: Present the topic and capture attention.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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