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Explain why a group needs procedures even when its members have good intentions.

Give a concrete example and identify the mechanism.

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Your rehearsal prompt OpeningState your central point and give the audience a reason to listen.Main pointsChoose two or three points. Add a concrete example under each.ClosingReturn to the central point. What should the audience remember?Likely audience questionAnticipate a reasonable question or challenge.Concise answerAnswer the question directly, then support your answer.Self-reviewWhat was clear? Where did you rush or lose your place?Next rehearsalName one concrete improvement to practice.

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