Speech Writing and Public Address Preparation

Executives, councillors and senior managers in South Africa are regularly asked to deliver speeches at conferences, launches, memorials and public functions, often with little notice. This course teaches delegates to research, structure and draft speeches that suit the occasion, audience and speaker's voice, and to prepare speaking notes that support confident, natural delivery.

What you will be able to do

Research the occasion, audience and purpose before drafting any speech or address.
Structure a speech with a clear opening, message and memorable closing line.
Match tone, vocabulary and length to the speaker's role and the event.
Write in a spoken rather than written register so the speech sounds natural aloud.
Prepare speaking notes and cues that support delivery without reading word for word.
Adapt a drafted speech quickly when circumstances or running order change at short notice.

Course outline

01Researching Occasion and Audience
02Structuring Openings and Closings
03Finding the Speaker's Voice
04Writing for the Ear Not the Eye
05Using Stories and Local Examples
06Preparing Speaking Notes and Cues
07Handling Sensitive or Difficult Occasions
08Adapting to Last Minute Changes

Who should attend

This course is designed for executives, senior managers, councillors and executive assistants who write or deliver speeches and public addresses on behalf of an organisation.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Online	2	US$900
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Speech Writing and Public Address Preparation privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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