Summary

• Provide the appropriate level of information for your purpose and to meet the audience’s needs
  
• Deliver your talk in a sequenced way
  
• Use linking phrases to help your audience to understand your train of thought
  
• Always remember what your purpose is in talking, and work towards meeting that purpose
  
• Use language which has the appropriate tone and level of formality
  
• Be heard, use an appropriate pace and modulation
  
• Be aware of your body language
  
• Make sure you have eye contact with your audience
  
• Answer questions and respond to issues raised
  
• Listen to others, and respond to their input.