What are the types of information briefs? - correct answer 1. Information Brief
2. Advocacy/Decision Brief
3. Staff Brief
4. Mission
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Information Brief - correct answer Designed to inform the listener and gain their understanding. Deals with:
1) High priority facts and information requiring immediate action
2) Complex information on complicated plans, systems, statistics, or visuals
3) Controversial information requiring explanation
4) May have conclusions or recommendations
Advocacy/Decision Brief - correct answer Purpose is to persuade an audience to act; produce an answer to a question; or obtain
a decision on a specific problem.
Advocacy Brief - correct answer "sell" your audience on a new idea, new policy, new product or
change in current operations. Requires convincing evidence and support.
Decision Brief - correct answer Briefer states he/she is looking for a decision. Ask for decision if
one is not forthcoming at conclusion.
Staff Brief - correct answer rapidly disseminate information orally,
aid group decision-making, and secure a united effort.
Most widely used brief, may involve exchange of info - issuance of directives - presentation of guidance
Mission Brief - correct answer Purpose of a Mission Brief is to impart information that is used to elaborate on an order, give specific instructions, or instill an appreciation for the mission.
What are the 3 parts of the presentation format? - correct answer 1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
Parts of the introduction: - correct answer -Stage setting remarks (gain attention)
-Purpose statement
-Overview
Parts of the body - correct answer -Organization (easy to follow)
-Support data (present statistics/testimony to support main points, provide facts/examples)
Parts of the conclusion - correct answer -Summary (fosters retention)
-Closure (positive statements/sense of completion)
Tips for succesful briefing - correct answer Know the material, Practice, know the audience/room, relax, visualize positive performance, don't apologize, focus on message, gain experience
Presentation/delivery skills include: - correct answer 1. Eye contact
2. Voice Quality (pitch/vol/rate/clear)
3. Speech (clear wording/short sentences/pauses)
4. Length (be concise)
5. Movement/gestures (natural)
3 types of support material - correct answer 1. Read-ahead material
2. Point/Talking/Position Paper
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