Public Speaking - 5 Types of Public Speaking Events

Public speaking is not carried out in the same manner in all events. Public speaking covers a very wide range of topics. These include wedding speeches, delivery of training courses, lectures, presentations and introductions to name just a few. Even a stand up comedian is carrying out public speaking.

Here are five types of public speaking you could be called upon to deliver.

1. Wedding speech. The wedding speech falls into several categories and is the one that people are most likely to need to do. The father of the bride's speech is a friendly speech but semi formal as it is the bride's father's job to thank many people and express his happiness in the marriage of his daughter. The speech is therefore formal but needs some humor interspersed within the formal aspects of it. The best man's speech is somewhat different. This speech is full of anecdotes, witty jokes and attempts to embarrass the groom without raising offense. Together with the more formal aspect of relevant thanks. The groom again needs a speech that is humorous yet responsible. The groom has taken on a great responsibility and does not want to appear too frivolous.

Public Speaking - 5 Types of Public Speaking Events

2. Training courses. These fall into many types. A training course for a large piece of equipment could take several days whereas a training course for a new type of soap dispenser could take just a few minutes. Whatever type of course you are to deliver it will require careful planning if it is to be successful.

3. A lecture is essentially a comfy chat about a subject. Your knowledge is passed onto the audience in a manner not dissimilar to reading a book out loud. The issues here are one of understanding. A course gives the opportunity to ask the audience if they understand. A lecture does not. Questions may be covered at the end but as you give your lecture you need to ensure that your style, content and delivery are designed to ensure that the audience understands your concepts and goes from your lecture with many more questions to be answered than when they arrived.

4. Presentations are similar to lectures but more open. In a presentation you are not wishing to leave the audience asking questions of them as with a lecture. The purpose of a presentation is to inform the audience. Your presentation should answer any questions that could arise without them needing to be asked.

5. An introduction can be almost anything. A presentation could be an introduction. A new member of staff being inducted will be introduced to many members of existing staff. A poor introduction could leave the new employee feeling of low value to the company. A good introduction would boost the employees standing amongst co workers and justify their choice of career move.

All of these types of public speaking events require care in preparation. The choice of public speaking training requires care. A course designed for wedding speeches will not provide the necessary information for delivering a presentation or a training course. Many public speaking courses are available and need checking carefully to ensure that the one chosen is correct for your purpose.

Public Speaking - 5 Types of Public Speaking Events
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Peter Clark has spent 40 years as an engineer in many parts of the world. He has presented a wide range of instructional and training courses over this time and delivered many presentations.

He now has a number of review sites, public speaking training courses and carries out a limited number of speaking engagements. Public speaking.