Extempore

 



An Extempore is something that is spoken without any preparation. Extempore speech is a public speaking speech that is slightly more competitive than the other tasks because candidates are given your extempore topics and after one minute or fraction of seconds, candidates should speak on it.  Candidates don’t know what their extempore topic previously; they will give the extempore topic until they entered into on stage.


Extempore is done without any preparation. An example of something extempore is a speech given without any script or planning; a speech; which is extempore.


An extempore presentation tests the candidate on the following:-

 1. Ability to think off the feet: Since the candidate must speak on the spur of the moment, it gauges the candidate’s ability to think, organize and speak there and then.

2. Analysis of the topic and identification of the issue to be addressed: An extempore has a huge probability of going randomly and directionless if proper analysis does not precede the speech.

3.  The candidate is advised to understand the key issues that must be addressed and then logically position them to create a coherent and well-knitted presentation.

4.  Idea generation: The biggest challenge in an extempore speech is to come out with a quick sequence of ideas. This assumes even stronger proportions because of the limited time available for the task.

5.    Prioritization and sequencing to display logical thinking: The challenge is not just to speak under time pressure, but also to make logical sense through systematic and rational listing of ideas. This becomes even more critical if the topic is an abstract one and hence dependent on one’s perception.

6.    Ability to connect with the panel: Conventionally, the time available for an extempore presentation ranges from one to five minutes. In this limited time, the candidate is expected to do justice to the topic, which is more likely to happen if he connects well with the panel.

7.   Communication skills: These are important as the effectiveness of the presentation is critically determined by communication skills – both verbal and non-verbal. While articulation, fluency and modulation are key determinants of verbal effectiveness; energy, eye contact and gestures mark the efficacy of non-verbal connection.

8. Overall presentation skills- like body language, confidence, poise & composure – also have an important role to play in enhancing the quality of the extempore speech.

  

Skills Required for Extempore Speaking:


Extempore speaking is not necessarily used to test a candidate's theoretical or factual knowledge of any topic. It is mostly a test of a candidate's communication skills and confidence, which are two vital qualities for any manager. Given below are the key skills required for extempore speaking.


1. Communication Skills 

2. Analytical Skills

3. Clarity of Thought 


4. Confidence

Parameters to evaluate an Extempore speech:

    

      1. The evaluators will check your quickness and also your speech.

     2. Your beginning and end of the speech creates impression on the audience.

   3. They will check your confidence.

  4. How you perform a speech that your voice/tone, facial expressions, and hand gestures while speaking.


    5. They will also check your stage presence and how you will easily connect with the audience in front of you.


· Your Quick idea generation.
· Check your logical thinking and communication skills.

 

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