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BASICS OF BRIEFING

Overview: Keys to a Successful Briefing7 Steps to Effective Communication Elements for a Successful Briefing (Briefing Grade Sheet)Briefing Assignment TopicsDue Date

7 Steps to Effective Communication1. Analyze purpose and audience (see questions on p. 18 in T&Q) Research your topicGetting smart on your topic!3. Support your ideasBuild a solid logical argument to support your ideas Organize & OutlineBottom line? Overview? Body?Summary?

TITLENameOVERVIEWMP 1,2,3MP 1MP 2MP 3SUMMARYMP 1,2,3CLOSUREQuestions?5. Draft Introduction Greeting Intro self and subject Body (main points) Overview Conclusion Summary Closure7 Steps to Effective Communication TITLENameOVERVIEWMP 1,2,3MP 1MP 2MP 3SUMMARYMP 1,2,3CLOSUREQuestions?5. Draft7 Steps to Effective Communication GreetingGood morning/afternoon Maam/Sir

Introduce self/subjectImand Im going to brief you on

OverviewState main pointsPreview whats to comeTITLENameOVERVIEWMP 1,2,3MP 1MP 2MP 3SUMMARYMP 1,2,3CLOSUREQuestions?5. Draft7 Steps to Effective Communication Main points Give facts Present support material Incorporate sources

TITLENameOVERVIEWMP 1,2,3MP 1MP 2MP 3SUMMARYMP 1,2,3CLOSUREQuestions?5. Draft7 Steps to Effective Communication Summary State topic & MPs Dont rebrief or add new 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 youre giving briefing - Hows 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 expressionMovementGestures

Elements for a Successful Briefing (cont)Eye ContactOrganizationTransitionsPersonal AppearanceUse of Visual Aids

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Briefing TopicsAFSCAir Force Leader

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