BASICS OF BRIEFING Overview Keys to a Successful Briefing 7 Steps to Effective Communication Elements for a Successful Briefing Briefing Grade Sheet Briefing Assignment Topics Due Date 7 Steps to Effective Communication 1 Analyze purpose and audience see questions on p 18 in T Q 2 Research your topic Getting smart on your topic 3 Support your ideas Build a solid logical argument to support your ideas 4 Organize Outline Bottom line Overview Body Summary 7 Steps to Effective Communication TITLE Name OVERVIEW MP 1 2 3 MP 1 MP 2 5 Draft Introduction Greeting Intro self and subject Body main points MP 3 Overview SUMMARY Conclusion MP 1 2 3 CLOSURE Questions Summary Closure 7 Steps to Effective Communication TITLE Name OVERVIEW MP 1 2 3 MP 1 MP 2 MP 3 SUMMARY MP 1 2 3 CLOSURE Questions 5 Draft Greeting Good morning afternoon Ma am Sir Introduce self subject I m and I m going to brief you on Overview State main points Preview what s to come 7 Steps to Effective Communication TITLE Name OVERVIEW MP 1 2 3 MP 1 MP 2 MP 3 SUMMARY MP 1 2 3 CLOSURE Questions 5 Draft Main points Give facts Present support material Incorporate sources 7 Steps to Effective Communication 5 Draft TITLE Name OVERVIEW Summary State topic MPs Don t rebrief or add new MP 1 2 3 MP 1 MP 2 MP 3 SUMMARY MP 1 2 3 CLOSURE Questions information Closure end by stating This concludes my briefing Are there any questions 7 Steps to Effective Communication 6 Edit practice and make changes Dry run in your dorm room Dry run in the room you re giving briefing How s the timing Do your slides help you Your audience Does the information flow organization transitions 7 Steps to Effective Communication 7 Feedback present to peers trusted friends Use the Briefing Grade Sheet Apply the feedback Practice practice practice Elements for a Successful Briefing Review Briefing Grade Sheet Content Introduction Body Conclusion Verbal expression Movement Gestures Elements for a Successful Briefing cont Eye Contact Organization Transitions Personal Appearance Use of Visual Aids Elements for a Successful Briefing cont Military Bearing Never lose it Don t apologize Press on Briefing Assignment Briefing Topics AF Current Event Concepts of AF Leadership Date Due AF Current Event 9 Nov Concepts of AF Leadership 16 Nov Summary Keys to a Successful Briefing 7 Steps to Effective Communication Elements for a Successful Briefing Briefing Grade Sheet Briefing Assignment Topics Due Date 7 Steps to Effective Communication will help you to avoid Death by PowerPoint