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P.O.W.E.R. at Work: Writing and Speaking

Anthony P. Rescigno is the President of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, New Haven, CT. He also served as the Mayor of North Haven, CT for 11 years. Anthony attended the University of New Haven, where he majored in business. Below he describes his approach to writing and speaking.

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  1. In the organization phase of your public address, do you break down the writing in a particular way in order to construct a framework for presenting the information to your audience? What specific organizational techniques do you use to gather your thoughts?
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  2. How do you usually open your speech so that you immediately engage your listeners and provoke a positive reaction and interest?
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  3. Your ability to identify with your audience and ability to convey a clear view of where you stand on a particular issue ultimately reflects the organization of your writing skills. How would you describe the tools that you use in your presentation? For instance, do you use audio-visuals to enhance the point of your presentation?
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  4. In today's visual age, how important would you consider audio-visuals in clarifying the message that you present to your audience?
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