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July 18, 2011
Impromptu Speaking Tips

Speaking in public often is considered to be one of the worst fears people have. Impromptu speaking, where you have little time to prepare, is even more frightening for many people. Here is a summary of advice and insights from several sources to help you to quickly develop and deliver an effective and entertaining impromptu speech.

By Rick Sheridan, Assistant Professor of Communications, Wilberforce University

Speaking in public often is considered to be one of the worst fears people have. Impromptu speaking, where you have little time to prepare, is even more frightening for many people. Here is a summary of advice and insights from several sources to help you to quickly develop and deliver an effective and entertaining impromptu speech.

August 1, 2001
case studyPhysics teacher tests the force of the Internet

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June 1, 2000
the office of the future

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