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Content and Contextby Stephen Boyd | February 25, 2008 What we say in a presentation is vital, but look at the recent primary campaigns: emphasis on the context of each speech is presented as a prominent factor in determining the success of a speech. For example, in summarizing candidates’ speeches reporters often compare the sizes of the audiences of the candidates. The reporter seems to imply that the size of the audience equals the effectiveness of the presentation event. Hillary Clinton recently spoke in Cincinnati and the big news appeared to be that there were 1500 in attendance; content seemed almost secondary in importance. In addition, reporters apparently use an enthusiasm meter to describe how much energy or excitement an audience has at a candidate’s speaking appearance. Whether or not these factors in a candidate’s speech are important to voters, at least we can observe that as speakers we should be concerned about the surroundings of our actual presentation. We want to prepare the setting as well as the content of the presentation.
Content is always more important than delivery or the surroundings. But paying attention to the environment in which your presentation is delivered can add to the effectiveness of your message.
About the AuthorStephen D. Boyd, Ph.D., CSP, is Professor Emeritus of Speech Communication, College of Informatics, Northern Kentucky University, near Cincinnati. He presents keynotes and seminars to corporations and associations whose people want to speak and listen effectively. See additional articles and resources at http://www.sboyd.com. To book Steve, call 800-727-6520 or email him through his website. Related Links:
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