Speech Types & Formats
Informative Speech
Present information objectively to educate, explain, or describe without persuading or entertaining.
What it is
Before & after
“Our new policy is terrible, but here's how it works anyway.”
“Our new policy has three key components: eligibility criteria, application process, and approval timeline. Let me explain each.”
When you’ll use it
Training presentations: 'Today I'll explain our new customer management system and how to use its key features effectively.'
Technical briefings: 'Let me walk you through the architecture of our data pipeline and explain how information flows through each stage.'
Status updates: 'I'll provide an overview of our Q3 performance metrics and explain what the numbers tell us about our trajectory.'
Pro tip
Stay neutral, focus on helping the audience understand, not persuading them.
Questions & answers
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