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US ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE International Military Student Preparatory Course Advance Sheet for Lesson P910 Briefing Techniques 1. SCOPE Briefing skills, presentation techniques, presentation planning and platform speaking are becoming increasingly important because meetings are taking up the greater part of executive and midlevel management work day. You will find that many vital decisions are made by personnel in the government based on a briefing given by a person who may or may not be able to communicate ideas effectively. This lesson is designed to enhance your ability to communicate ideas more effectively through proper preparation, and the effective use of visuals, i.e., flip charts, whiteboards, viewgraphs, PowerPoint presentations, etc. This lesson consists of one delayed learning activity that will be accomplished when you present your individual Country Brief. The Country Brief will focus on your ability to prepare, make and deliver an information briefing to an audience. Upon completion of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of the elements required to develop and deliver a successful briefing. This lesson emphasizes two field grade leader competency map (FGLCM) skills by challenging you to improve your ability to filter information (2.1) and to communicate (5.1). During the delayed practical exercise (DPE) for this lesson, you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate specific leadership behaviors that are indicative of exemplary field grade officer skills. The behaviors are: Analyzing and synthesizing information (2.2.1), and Assesses environment (people, events and systems) then tailors the message to convince others to follow ideas and make a commitment (5.1.1). The behaviors identified in the FGLCM provide a common language and assist in the assessment of your overall performance by providing performance indicators to differentiate between successful and exemplary performance. 2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES TLO C. Action: Recommend change from Apply CGSOC Skills, To Apply Communications Skills Condition: Individually or within a group; as an officer working on preparation of a country and government briefings; given concrete experiences; class discussions; reading assignments; timed requirements; references; and computer assisted instruction and research. Standard: Application includes: 1. Applying briefing techniques. IAW ST 22-2. 2. Individual/group research techniques. 3. Recording events. IAW ST 22-2. 4. Participating in class IAW staff group and lesson requirements. 5. Group development. 6. Applying Microsoft Office and CGSOC related internet computer skills. 7. Effective written communication. 8. Complying with laws/rules/regulations to include use of government assets (A.01). 9. Honorable representation of home country (B.03). Learning Level(s): Cognitive: Analysis Affective: Responding P910-BT-AS-1

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JPME 1 Learning Areas Supported: None. ELO C. 01 Action: Give brief. Condition: Individually or within a group; as an officer working on preparation of a country and government briefings; given concrete experiences; class discussions; reading assignments; timed requirements; references; and computer assisted instruction and research. Standard: Development includes: 6. Proficiency in briefing techniques. 7. US military briefing style. 8. Electronic media. 9. Computer generated audio visual support (i.e. PowerPoint slides). Learning Level: Application JPME I Learning Areas Supported: None. ELO C. 02 Action: Conduct individual/group research. Condition: Individually or within a group; as an officer working on preparation of a country and government briefings; given concrete experiences; class discussions; reading assignments; timed requirements; references; and computer assisted instruction and research. Standard: Research will include: 1. List of information relevant to the topic. 2. Proper documentation of research sources to avoid plagiarism. Learning Level: Application JPME I Learning Areas Supported: None. 3. LEADER BEHAVIORS 2.2.1. Analyzes and synthesizes information to identify essential information and understands relationships. 5.1.1 Assesses environment (people, events and systems) then tailors the message to convince others to follow ideas and make a commitment. 4. ISSUE MATERIAL a. Advance Issue: (1) Student Text ST 22-2. (2) Advance Sheet Lesson Briefing Techniques b. During Class: None.

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a. Study Requirements: (1) First Requirement: Read: US Department of the Army. ST22-2, Writing and Speaking Skills for Army Leaders. Ft. Leavenworth, KS: US Army Command and General Staff College, 2005, Appendix D, E, F. [8 pages] (2) Second Requirement: Come to class prepared to answer the following What is the purpose of an information briefing? What is the purpose of a decision briefing? In what type of briefing is the presenter expected to identify the problem? What are the three main parts of a briefing? In what part of the briefing does the presenter outline the main points for the audience? What is a good method to get the audience involved in the briefing? Visual aids should support the main points of the briefing (true or false)? b. Bring to Class: (1) Advance Sheet Lesson Briefing Techniques. (2) CGSC Student Text ST 22-2. 6. ASSESSMENT PLAN You will be assessed on your demonstrated understanding of the course material and ability to develop and deliver relevant insights from course material in a clear and concise fashion. You demonstrate your knowledge, skill, and ability through the quality and focus of your briefing, your ability to reason critically and to think creatively, and your ability to develop and deliver a briefing. Specifically for this lesson, instructors focus on two leader behaviors. You will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in: 2.2.1 analyzing and synthesizing information and assessing the environment (people, events and systems) then tailoring your message to convince others to follow ideas and make a commitment (5.1.1). See Appendix A for additional detailed assessment information.

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US ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE International Military Student Preparatory Course Advance Sheet for Lesson P910 Briefing Techniques Appendix A Assessment Plan 1. Part of your performance for the completion of the International Military Student Preparatory Course is assessed in this lesson through the following: Country Brief Daily AAR & Journal 100% P/F

2. The Country Brief is worth 25% of your overall grade for the International Military Student Preparatory Course. 3. Your performance for this lesson is evaluated through the following: A graded 20 minute briefing on your home country. Additionally your PowerPoint presentations will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. You will be assessed in accordance with the standards defined in ST 22-2: Writing and Speaking Skills for Senior Leaders. Regardless of the nature of the specific requirement, your demonstration of achieving an objective or competency is assessed against the following performance criteria: A Exceeded Standard. Represents the complete integration of critical reasoning, creative thinking, and evaluative skills as you achieve course-learning objectives. You are fluent in the logic of course content. There is abundant evidence of this integration in your briefing. Furthermore, you demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the use of briefing techniques, in the use of US military briefing styles, in the use of electronic media, and in the creation of computer generated audio visual support, i.e., PowerPoint slides. B Meets Standard. Represents the consistent application of critical reasoning skills as you achieve course learning objectives. You are competent in the application of course content. There is frequent evidence of this application in your briefing. Furthermore, you are competent in the use of briefing techniques, in the use of US military briefing styles, in the use of electronic media, and in the creation of computer generated audio visual support, i.e., PowerPoint slides. C Below Standard. Represents comprehension of course content, but you are inconsistent in application. You achieve most, but not all, course learning objectives as evidenced in your briefing. Furthermore, you are not fully competent in the use of briefing techniques, in the use of US military briefing styles, in the use of electronic media, and in the creation of computer generated audio visual support, i.e., PowerPoint slides. U Unsatisfactory. Represents a consistent failure to achieve course learning objectives. You rarely, or minimally, demonstrates comprehension of course content and are not competent in applying it to your briefing. Furthermore, you are not competent in the use of briefing techniques, in the use of US military briefing styles, in the use of electronic media, and in the creation of computer generated audio visual support, i.e., PowerPoint slides as is evidenced in your briefing.

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See CGSC Form 1009S.

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ASSESSING SPEAKING and PRESENTATIONS SPEAKER: ASSIGNMENT/COURSE TITLE: INSTRUCTOR/DEPARTMENT: ARMY STANDARD: Transmits a clear, concise, organized message that communicates the speakers intent. GRADE: (CGSOC) (CAS3) A B C U GRADE: O E S NI MI DATE:

INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS: COGNITIVE LEVEL ATTAINED (Higher levels include characteristics of lower levels.) EVALUATION (Judging or weighing by building and using criteria and standards.) SYNTHESIS (Integrating parts into a new whole.) ANALYSIS (Breaking material down into component parts to determine structures and relationships.) APPLICATION (Use of knowledge to solve problems.) COMPREHENSION (Understanding of the material.) KNOWLEDGE (Recall of specific information.) Leader Behaviors: 2.2.1 Analyzing and synthesizing information. 5.1.1 Assesses environment (people, events and systems) then tailors the message to convince others to follow ideas and make a commitment.

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STUDENT COMMENTS:

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Assignment for Speaking/Presenting ELO C. 01 Action: Give brief. Condition: Individually or within a group; as an officer working on preparation of a country and government briefings; given concrete experiences; class discussions; reading assignments; timed requirements; references; and computer assisted instruction and research. Standard: Development includes: Proficiency in briefing techniques. US military briefing style. Electronic media Computer generated audio visual support (i.e. PowerPoint slides) Learning Level: Application JPME I Learning Areas Supported: None. Performance Level 3 4 Assessment Introduction Attention step vague or not tied to briefing. Thesis is not focused or relevant to the purpose. Vague introduction of major points. DEVELOPMENT Major points partially support thesis. Presents multiple viewpoints but does not reason through them. Weak analysis of evidence to show how it supports main points/thesis. Presentation generally considers the audiences prior knowledge of the topic. Partially addresses implications/consequences of the assertion or recommendation. Some fallacies exist within the presentation. Transitions are not always clear or smooth. Graphics partially support the speakers main points/assertion.

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No attention step. No clear thesis. No introduction of major points.

Attention step grabs audiences attention. Thesis is clearly stated and focused. Clearly introduces major points that are relevant to the thesis. Major points fully support thesis. Clearly and fairly discusses multiple viewpoints. Clear reasoning that shows how evidence supports main points/thesis. Presentation considers the audiences prior knowledge, biases, and agendas. Fully develops implications/consequences of the assertion or recommendation. Presentation is free of fallacies. Transitions are smooth and effectively connect major/minor points. Graphics effectively support the speakers main points/assertion.

Major points do not support thesis. Fails to consider multiple viewpoints. Fails to show how evidence supports main points/thesis. Presentation fails to consider audiences prior knowledge. Does not address implications/consequences of the assertion or recommendation. Fallacies abound within the presentation. No transitions. Graphics distract from the speakers main points/assertion or overload the audience.

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CONCLUSION No conclusion or one that does not Conclusion partially supports support the thesis. thesis. Conclusion is disconnected from Conclusion is not strongly linked the evidence and reasoning, or it to the evidence and reasoning, or it introduces new ideas. is not concise. STYLE AND MECHANICS Speakers words/tone are not The speakers words/tone are appropriate to audience and/or generally appropriate to audience purpose. and/or purpose. Body language is inappropriate. Does not anticipate or respond to questions. Speaker has some difficulty using equipment/setting. Body language does not always enhance the presentation. Does not fully answer questions. Does not answer the questions that were asked. Speakers use of equipment/setting is not effective or smooth. Conclusion is clear and reinforces thesis and major parts. Conclusion is fully justified by the evidence and the reasoning, and it is concise. Speakers words/tone draw the audience into the presentation. Body language enhances the presentation. Anticipates questions. Answers questions with clarity, accuracy, and precision. Speaker effectively uses equipment/setting.

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