Public Speaking Lecture at the Diplomatic Academy
On March 9, an open lecture by Institute of Rhetoric trainer Mykola Ovcharov on public speaking mastery and effective communications took place at the Diplomatic Academy. The desire to improve the level of public speaking, develop leadership qualities and emotional intelligence brought together many participants within the lecture-training.
"For members of diplomatic missions, it is important to effectively use every opportunity for public speaking, especially now when the world's attention is focused on our country. For this, one should carefully approach the use of professional oratorical technique, developing strategies and tactics for public speeches. Teamwork is important here," noted M. Ovcharov during the lecture.
What practical aspects were covered?
In addition to the practical foundations of public speaking, diplomats discussed with the trainer the oratorical techniques of world politicians, particularly the features of public rhetoric of US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Answering the question of what indicators form the coefficient of speaker effectiveness, M. Ovcharov presented to the audience a methodology for ranking the world's best speakers. Such methodology allows for objective assessment of the level of professional mastery in the field of public speaking.
How did participants evaluate the event?
During the discussion, Oleksander Kyrychenko, an employee of the diplomatic service of the professional development center at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that professional rhetoric lies at the foundation of diplomatic communication.
"It is important that every diplomat possess the art of public communication with different audiences," he noted. Such feedback confirms the relevance of the topic and the high practical value of the knowledge gained for diplomatic workers.
What future plans does the Institute of Rhetoric have?
Public lectures at various universities around the world are part of the Institute of Rhetoric's public program aimed at developing international communications in the era of globalization.
Such international activity promotes the dissemination of best practices in public speaking and raising the level of professional communication in different countries, which is especially important in the context of modern global challenges.
