BASICS OF BRIEFINGSlide 2Overview: Keys to a Successful Briefing7 Steps to Effective Communication5. DraftSlide 6Slide 7Slide 87 Steps to Effective CommunicationSlide 10Elements for a Successful Briefing Review Briefing Grade SheetElements for a Successful Briefing (cont)Slide 13Briefing AssignmentSummary: Keys to a Successful BriefingSlide 16BASICS OF BRIEFINGBASICS OF BRIEFINGOverview: Overview: Keys to a Successful BriefingKeys to a Successful Briefing7 Steps to Effective Communication Elements for a Successful Briefing (Briefing Grade Sheet)Briefing Assignment TopicsDue Date7 Steps to Effective Communication7 Steps to Effective Communication1. Analyze purpose and audience (see questions on p. 18 in T&Q)2. Research your topicGetting smart on your topic!3. Support your ideasBuild a solid “logical argument” to support your ideas4. Organize & OutlineBottom line? Overview? Body?Summary?TITLENameOVERVIEWMP 1,2,3MP 1MP 2MP 3SUMMARYMP 1,2,3CLOSUREQuestions?5. Draft5. Draft Introduction Greeting Intro self and subject Body (main points) Overview Conclusion Summary Closure7 Steps to Effective Communication7 Steps to Effective CommunicationTITLENameOVERVIEWMP 1,2,3MP 1MP 2MP 3SUMMARYMP 1,2,3CLOSUREQuestions?5. Draft5. Draft7 Steps to Effective Communication7 Steps to Effective Communication GreetingGood morning/afternoon Ma’am/Sir Introduce self/subjectI’m…and I’m going to brief you on…OverviewState main pointsPreview what’s to comeTITLENameOVERVIEWMP 1,2,3MP 1MP 2MP 3SUMMARYMP 1,2,3CLOSUREQuestions?5. Draft5. Draft7 Steps to Effective Communication7 Steps to Effective Communication Main points Give facts Present support material Incorporate sourcesTITLENameOVERVIEWMP 1,2,3MP 1MP 2MP 3SUMMARYMP 1,2,3CLOSUREQuestions?5. Draft5. Draft7 Steps to Effective Communication7 Steps to Effective Communication Summary State topic & MPs Don’t rebrief or add new information Closure; end by stating: “This concludes my briefing. Are there any questions?”7 Steps to Effective Communication7 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 Communication7 Steps to Effective Communication 7. Feedback (present to peers, trusted friends) - Use the Briefing Grade Sheet - Apply the feedback - Practice-practice-practiceElements for a Successful BriefingElements for a Successful BriefingReview Review Briefing Grade Sheet Briefing Grade Sheet Content (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)Verbal expressionMovementGesturesElements for a Successful Briefing Elements for a Successful Briefing (cont)(cont)Eye ContactOrganizationTransitionsPersonal AppearanceUse of Visual Aids Military Bearing Never lose it Don’t apologize Press onElements for a Successful Briefing Elements for a Successful Briefing (cont)(cont)Briefing AssignmentBriefing Assignment Briefing TopicsAF Current EventConcepts of AF Leadership Date DueAF Current Event – 9 NovConcepts of AF Leadership – 16 NovSummary:Summary: Keys to a Successful BriefingKeys to a Successful Briefing7 Steps to Effective Communication Elements for a Successful Briefing (Briefing Grade Sheet)Briefing Assignment TopicsDue Date7 Steps to Effective Communication will help you to avoid…Death by
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