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Category Inclusive Speaking Questions

Shared on Instagram and archived here, this section shares a series of questions you can ask yourself to identify gaps in your strategy and delivery, so you can become a truly inclusive communication professional.

Do I systematically follow through with what has been announced or promised, so my audience is clear on expectations?
Do I systematically follow through with what has been announced or promised, so my audience is clear on expectations?

“Do I systematically follow through with what has been announced or promised, so my audience is clear on expectations?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #127
Do I systematically go out of my way to set clear expectations for my audience, and be consistent in my instructions?
Do I systematically go out of my way to set clear expectations for my audience, and be consistent in my instructions?

“Do I systematically go out of my way to set clear expectations for my audience, and be consistent in my instructions?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #126
Do I systematically make sure everyone understands the expectations, before asking the audience to take any sort of action?
Do I systematically make sure everyone understands the expectations, before asking the audience to take any sort of action?

“Do I systematically make sure everyone understands the expectations, before asking the audience to take any sort of action?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #125
Do I systematically make sure sufficient instructions have been clearly provided before asking the audience to take any sort of action?
Do I systematically make sure sufficient instructions have been clearly provided before asking the audience to take any sort of action?

“Do I systematically make sure sufficient instructions have been clearly provided before asking the audience to take any sort of action?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #124
Do I systematically take advantage of pauses that are long enough to give audience members sufficient time to process information before moving forward?
Do I systematically take advantage of pauses that are long enough to give audience members sufficient time to process information before moving forward?

“Do I systematically take advantage of pauses that are long enough to give audience members sufficient time to process information before moving forward?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #123
Do I systematically avoid idioms, figures of speech, or complex metaphors when simpler options are available?
Do I systematically avoid idioms, figures of speech, or complex metaphors when simpler options are available?

“Do I systematically avoid idioms, figures of speech, or complex metaphors when simpler options are available?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #122
Do I systematically make it easier for the audience to understand information shared by using plain language?
Do I systematically make it easier for the audience to understand information shared by using plain language?

“Do I systematically make it easier for the audience to understand information shared by using plain language?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #121
Do I systematically avoid bright contrasting colour combinations when laying out information on slides, handouts, or other documents?
Do I systematically avoid bright contrasting colour combinations when laying out information on slides, handouts, or other documents?

“Do I systematically avoid bright contrasting colour combinations when laying out information on slides, handouts, or other documents?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #120
Do I systematically prefer simple, non-triggering colours when laying out information on slides, handouts, or other documents?
Do I systematically prefer simple, non-triggering colours when laying out information on slides, handouts, or other documents?

“Do I systematically prefer simple, non-triggering colours when laying out information on slides, handouts, or other documents?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #119
Do I systematically avoid surprising my audience members with totally unexpected or unforeseen requests?
Do I systematically avoid surprising my audience members with totally unexpected or unforeseen requests?

“Do I systematically avoid surprising my audience members with totally unexpected or unforeseen requests?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #118
Do I systematically avoid making my audience members feel uneasy or uncomfortable by surprising them with confusing instructions?
Do I systematically avoid making my audience members feel uneasy or uncomfortable by surprising them with confusing instructions?

“Do I systematically avoid making my audience members feel uneasy or uncomfortable by surprising them with confusing instructions?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #117
Do I systematically remind myself that after a while, audience members will be craving for opportunities to get their blood flowing?
Do I systematically remind myself that after a while, audience members will be craving for opportunities to get their blood flowing?

“Do I systematically remind myself that after a while, audience members will be craving for opportunities to get their blood flowing?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #116
Do I systematically keep in mind that the audience can't be expected to just sit still for extended periods of time and remain engaged?
Do I systematically keep in mind that the audience can't be expected to just sit still for extended periods of time and remain engaged?

“Do I systematically keep in mind that the audience can’t be expected to just sit still for extended periods of time and remain engaged?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #115
Do I systematically avoid sticking to a single delivery mechanism or strategy when sharing my message, so everyone is not forced into the exact same way of learning?
Do I systematically avoid sticking to a single delivery mechanism or strategy when sharing my message, so everyone is not forced into the exact same way of learning?

“Do I systematically avoid sticking to a single delivery mechanism or strategy when sharing my message, so everyone is not forced into the exact same way of learning?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #114
Do I systematically diversify the ways in which I deliver my content, so audience members are not forced into a passive state where all they are offered is lectures?
Do I systematically diversify the ways in which I deliver my content, so audience members are not forced into a passive state where all they are offered is lectures?

“Do I systematically diversify the ways in which I deliver my content, so audience members are not forced into a passive state where all they are offered is lectures?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #113
Do I systematically make sure to control as many external distractions as I possibly can, so they don't steal my audience's attention away from me and my message?
Do I systematically make sure to control as many external distractions as I possibly can, so they don't steal my audience's attention away from me and my message?

“Do I systematically make sure to control as many external distractions as I possibly can, so they don’t steal my audience’s attention away from me and my message?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #112
Do I systematically account for audience members to be unable to successfully read the information on my slides whille simultaneously paying attention to what I am saying?
Do I systematically account for audience members to be unable to successfully read the information on my slides whille simultaneously paying attention to what I am saying?

“Do I systematically account for audience members to be unable to successfully read the information on my slides while simultaneously paying attention to what I am saying?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #111
Do I systematically help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing reminders about what is expected to come next?
Do I systematically help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing reminders about what is expected to come next?

“Do I systematically help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing reminders about what is expected to come next?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #110
Do I systematically help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing ample advance notice?
Do I systematically help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing ample advance notice?

“Do I systematically help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing ample advance notice?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #109
Do I systematically introduce opportunities for physical interactions that will get the audience's blood flowing?
Do I systematically introduce opportunities for physical interactions that will get the audience's blood flowing?

“Do I systematically introduce opportunities for physical interactions that will get the audience’s blood flowing?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #108
Do I systematically offer my audience members permission to physically move, walk around the room or even step away if they feel the need?
Do I systematically offer my audience members permission to physically move, walk around the room or even step away if they feel the need?

“Do I systematically offer my audience members permission to physically move, walk around the room or even step away if they feel the need?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #107
Do I systematically provide my audience members with ample opportunities to take breaks during workshops and extended sessions?
Do I systematically provide my audience members with ample opportunities to take breaks during workshops and extended sessions?

“Do I systematically provide my audience members with ample opportunities to take breaks during workshops and extended sessions?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #106
Do I systematically provide audience members with opportunities to re-energize as needed?
Do I systematically provide audience members with opportunities to re-energize as needed?

“Do I systematically provide audience members with opportunities to re-energize as needed?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #105
Do I systematically stimulate engagement and participation by planning for workshop activities that give everyone in the audience a chance to actively take part?
Do I systematically stimulate engagement and participation by planning for workshop activities that give everyone in the audience a chance to actively take part?

“Do I systematically stimulate engagement and participation by planning for workshop activities that give everyone in the audience a chance to actively take part?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #104
Do I systematically adopt a participant-centered approach, where the audience gets to experience things first-hand?
Do I systematically adopt a participant-centered approach, where the audience gets to experience things first-hand?

“Do I systematically adopt a participant-centered approach, where the audience gets to experience things first-hand?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #103
Do I systematically adopt a participant-centered approach by providing multiple hands-on learning opportunities?
Do I systematically adopt a participant-centered approach by providing multiple hands-on learning opportunities?

“Do I systematically adopt a participant-centered approach by providing multiple hands-on learning opportunities?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #102
Do I systematically minimize all external stimulations that could get in the way of learning for my audience?
Do I systematically minimize all external stimulations that could get in the way of learning for my audience?

“Do I systematically minimize all external stimulations that could get in the way of learning for my audience?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #101
Do I systematically shield audience members who can easily be distracted from potential unwanted distractions?
Do I systematically shield audience members who can easily be distracted from potential unwanted distractions?

“Do I systematically shield audience members who can easily be distracted from potential unwanted distractions?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #100
Do I systematically avoid turning my back to the audience, as some people in the audience require a clear line of sight to my face and upper body in order to better understand me?
Do I systematically avoid turning my back to the audience, as some people in the audience require a clear line of sight to my face and upper body in order to better understand me?

“Do I systematically avoid turning my back to the audience, as some people in the audience require a clear line of sight to my face and upper body in order to better understand me?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #099
Do I systematically send my materials to interpreters and captioners in advance, when such services are provided, so they can research and practice unfamiliar terms?
Do I systematically send my materials to interpreters and captioners in advance, when such services are provided, so they can research and practice unfamiliar terms?

“Do I systematically send my materials to interpreters and captioners in advance, when such services are provided, so they can research and practice unfamiliar terms?”

More details about IPS Self-Assessment #098
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