Do you find it difficult to give specific feedback to a single person when you are performing a table topics Evaluation?
Often table topics is the most feared aspect of a Toastmasters meeting. The Table Topic Evaluator may feel like saying, “just answering the question at all was good enough”, when really they know a number of areas the speaker could improve.
One technique that is very useful in this situation is to use the another speaker as an example:
“I loved how you used gestures in your table topics. They were both fluid and natural. I didn’t see the other table topics speakers do that, so it stood out for me even more. Your gestures today really made your topic come alive, especially when you were describing the hippopotamus! Fellow Toastmasters, when you give a Table Topic speech, try to remember to use your gestures as you would in a regular speech.”
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This post was written by john on December 5, 2008
I have a formula for table topics evaluation.
A winning speech must be strong in four elements. I’ll call them the 4S – Structure, Substance, Style and
Slant.
Champion impromptu speakers deliver with eloquence and passion (ie style) a message that is well organized (ie structure) , supported with evidence (ie substance) with a refreshing perspective (ie slant).
When I evaluate a table topic speaker, I use the 4S as an outline. Never fail to impress!
Find out more from my ebook “Table Topics Secrets Revealed!” at http://www.toastmasters-tabletopics.com