Often there is a limit to the time allowed to a person to speak.  I have seen at school board meetings members of a group will all register to speak then defer their time to the designated speaker.  This gives the designated speaker more time.

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Nichols [mailto:gary@linuxforce.org]
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 9:54 AM
To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Subject: Re: Forum to discuss and answer questions on Enterprise
Agreement


>From my previous experience in these types of situations, we would need to 
do the following:

1) Appoint at least two people to speak on our behalf.  That way if 
$person1 doesn't show up $person2 can take over with the same material and 
not miss a beat.
2) DO YOUR RESEARCH.  Make it clear.  You need to establish:
	a) Why are we all here?
	b) Define the problem in depth.
	c) Show why the problem is a problem - future expenses and 
ramifications.
	d) Suggest a resolution
	e) Show examples of how this resolution has worked in other 
similar areas
	f) Show hardcare dollar savings over at least a 5-year period.
3) Handouts are nice - people (especially in government) are used to 
getting lots of handouts with pretty charts, graphs, etc.  Things need to 
be in 'executive summary' format.  Just the facts.
4) Speak in a clear, enthusiastic voice.  Keep eye contact. SMILE.  You're 
there to assist red-cross-ish style, not greasy-used-carsalesman style.
5) Offer follow-up time, provide contact information, and have fun.

Are there any law students or attorneys on this list?  Motivational 
speakers?  :-)


> On Wednesday 03 July 2002 08:52, you wrote:
> > Totally agreed.  That's the biggest thing that is going to make this
> > movement a failure: not knowing who is to speak for the group and what they
> > will speak about.
> >
> > What are we going to do about this?  Appoint a spokesperson?  Create of
> > list of points?
> >
> > Kimi

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