Assess your communication skills

Are you

• audible or too quiet
• distracting or relaxing
• fluent or hesitant
• long-winded or concise
• interesting or boring
• in control of your audience

Do you

• use gestures that help or hinder your message
• use vocal variety to improve your delivery
• use appropriate language and style

Do you know how to

• prepare and structure a speech
• persuade people
• inform an audience
• entertain an audience
• give a technical presentation
• use visual aids
• deal with questions you may be asked

Do you know how to

• introduce a speaker or give a citation
• chair a meeting or committee
• propose a vote of thanks
• accept an award
• speak after dinner

Do you know how to cope with

• a job interview
• a radio or TV interview
• a press conference

Do you know how to

• listen effectively
• assert yourself without becoming aggressive
• be a good conversationalist