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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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for a Successful Briefing (cont)Briefing Assignment
Briefing TopicsAFSCAir Force Leader
Date DueSummary: Keys to a Successful Briefing7 Steps to
Effective Communication Elements for a Successful Briefing
(Briefing Grade Sheet)Briefing Assignment TopicsDue Date
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