2 Pages
Contestant Number____________
Time____________
Rank____________
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH (66)
—Preliminary—
Regional—2005
TOTAL POINTS
_______ (225 points)
Judges:
Double-check and verify all scores!
Property of Business Professionals of America.
May be reproduced only for use in the Business Professionals of America
Workplace Skills Assessment Program regional competition.
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH—PRELIMINARY
REGIONAL 2005
PAGE 2 of 2
Topics

How does the way you dress affect your work performance?

What are your personal career ambitions and how do you foresee yourself reaching these
goals?

Discuss your definition of customer service.

Discuss your thoughts on using e-mail at work to send personal messages.

What affect has the Internet had on business communications.

Define the term “professional.”

How can an individual demonstrate his/her self-confidence in their work?

Define and discuss time management.

Mistakes are often made at work. How would you ensure the same error isn’t made a
second time?

Discuss proper telephone etiquette.

Health is an important issue with today’s workforce. Describe the steps you would take
to encourage your employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Discuss the effectiveness of flexible work hours.