Verbal Communications by Jim Nichols

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Verbal Communicationsby Jim Nichols
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Verbal Communication Can Include

• One-on-one
• Presentations
• Debates
• and most importantly
• LISTENING!!!

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Elements of Effective Verbal Communication

• Speak to your audience
• Avoid distractions
• Make eye contact
• Be succinct and to the point
• Practice, practice, practice

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Exercise

• Pick a topic related to the public works field
  that you are passionate about
• Develop a 2 minute verbal presentation on the
  subject
• PRESENT