Speech Development
- Interviews of speaker to set tone and content of product and to identify
speaking style
- Consultation and creation of speech content based on interview, audience
and other research
- Organization, drafting, revision, and refinement of speech
- Development of visual or other media support
- Coaching in delivery through rehearsals
- Ownership-responsibility to monitor arrangements (i.e. speech site and
setting, agenda placement, audio arrangements, introductions, potential
distractions, etc.)
- Feedback, when desired, concerning performance
Presentation Development
- Interviews to determine objectives, tone, and content of presentation
- Additional research (including audience analysis) as necessary
- Consultation regarding mission, logic, and strength of presentation
concept
- Organization, drafting, revision, and refinement of presentation
- Development and production of visual support
- Coaching in presentation delivery through rehearsal activity
- Feedback, when desired, concerning performance
Report Writing
- Study and assimilation of report objectives, content, and information
- Readership research to guide tone and style of report, with tailoring
of product to respond
- Development of report organization to achieve objectives
- Articulation of key points and supporting details in reader-friendly
language and format
- Identification of missing or non-salient segments of information
- Review, refinement, and critique processes to improve report effectiveness
- Experienced and professional judgment concerning appropriate levels
of detail and information to achieve the report's objectives