Skills Builder Speaking Overview

Speaking: Transmitting information or ideas

Universal Framework: Speaking

Getting started

• 1 Sharing clearly: I communicate clearly with someone I know
• 2 Discussing together: I communicate clearly in a small group
• 3 Meeting others: I communicate with new people when I need to
• 4 Organising thoughts: I order my points to be understood

Intermediate

• 5 Knowing the audience: I adapt my communication to what my audience already know
• 6 Choosing language: I choose appropriate language for the situation
• 7 Expressing self: I use tone, expression and gesture to be understood
• 8 Using facts: I use facts and examples to support my communication

Advanced

• 9 Sharing visuals: I use images, charts or diagrams when it helps my communication
• 10 Communicating sensitively: I talk about difficult or sensitive topics effectively
• 11 Speaking engagingly: I communicate in a way that is engaging for my audience
• 12 Adaptive communicating: I adapt my communication depending on audience reactions

Mastery

• 13 Negotiating: I manage discussions effectively to reach an agreement
• 14 Constructive communicating: I maintain clear and constructive communication in challenging situations
• 15 Presenting: I present to an audience when required
• 16 Inspiring others: I communicate a vision persuasively