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Speaking to a Technical Group
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 21 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

Great speakers focus on voice, nonverbals, eye contact, body language, and storytelling to captivate their audiences. Moreover, as a leader, it is possible to communicate in such a manner and in such a tone of voice so as to inspire in others nothing but an intense desire to excel, making this form, potentially, the most powerful leadership-communication skill of all. This course focuses on the fundamentals of excellent oral communication. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Welcome and Where to Find Help
  • Course Assessments

The First Step In Speaking To a Group

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Common Themes in the Readings

1 Videos

  • The First Step Is Knowing One's Audience!

3 Readings

  • Essential Pieces To Know Your Audience
  • Great Presentation Skills and Slides Are Not Enough
  • Practice Your ABCs

The Art and Power Of Storytelling

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Describe a Compelling Story

1 Videos

  • "Reach" Your Audience With Storytelling

1 Readings

  • Great Power is Found in Storytelling

Where do We Find Good Stories?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Practice Writing a Story

1 Videos

  • Where Do Stories Come From?

1 Readings

  • Stories Are Everywhere!

How To Tell a Story

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Prepare a Full Story

1 Discussions

  • Reading Review

1 Videos

  • Lessons on Storytelling

2 Readings

  • Making a Story Meaningful
  • What Story and When?

Focusing on Eye Contact

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Practicing Eye Contact

1 Videos

  • Addressing a Group With Eye Contact

1 Readings

  • The Secret Ingredient When Speaking To a Group!

Focusing On Voice Modulation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Observing Your Voice

1 Videos

  • Voice Modulation is an Attention Grabber

1 Readings

  • The Many Aspects of Vocal Modulation

Focusing on Non-verbal Communication

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Incorporating Gestures

1 Videos

  • 80% Of Your Communication is Nonverbal

1 Readings

  • The Top Five Nonverbal Cues

Focusing on Facial Expressions and Gestures

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Peer Review

  • Present Your Story With Refined Speaking Skills

1 Discussions

  • Practice Facial Expression

2 Videos

  • A Brief on Hand Gestures
  • A Brief on Facial Expressions

1 Readings

  • Give Meaning to Your Words

Presentation Slides and Font Size

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Make Your Presentations Better

1 Videos

  • A Secret to Slide Preparation

1 Readings

  • Introduction to Preparing Slides

Avoid Death By Powerpoint and Using a Focus Box

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Make Your Slides Better

1 Videos

  • The Focus Box

The Importance of Site Preparation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Preparing a Site For Your Presentation

1 Videos

  • Site Preparation: Neglected But Necessary

Equipment Associated with Presentations

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Present Your Story With Slides

1 Discussions

  • Using a Slide Changer / Laser Pointer

1 Videos

  • The Slide Changer and Laser Pointer

Knowing One's Topic

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Learning Related Information

1 Videos

  • The 360: Knowing Everything

1 Readings

  • Learn Everything About Your Topic

The Incredible Power Of Rehearsal

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • A Tip From Winston Churchill

1 Videos

  • The Rehearsal

1 Readings

  • How Many Times Do You Need to Rehearse?

What If Something Goes Wrong?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What Will You Do?

1 Videos

  • Reality and Working Through It

1 Readings

  • Sometimes Things Can Go Wrong

Specific Considerations When Presenting to a Customer

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • General Applications For All Presentations

1 Videos

  • Really? Paper Copies?

1 Readings

  • Ten Tips For Presenting To a Client

Auto Summary

"Speaking to a Technical Group" is a foundational course in personal development, designed to enhance your oral communication skills by focusing on voice, nonverbals, eye contact, body language, and storytelling. Ideal for engineers, scientists, and technical professionals aiming for leadership roles, this course is part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) on Coursera. With a flexible 1260-minute duration and accessible starter subscription options, it’s perfect for those seeking to inspire excellence in technical settings.

Daniel Moorer
Instructor

Daniel Moorer