Team Collaboration · Level 4 · Project 3

Public Relations Strategies

How to build a positive public image and communicate effectively with external audiences

Speech Timing

Target time for this project: 1012 minutes

10 min
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Start of range
11 min
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Midpoint warning
12 min
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Maximum time

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Identify an organization, cause, or club that needs better public visibility

2

Develop a basic PR plan: target audience, key messages, channels

3

Create one piece of PR content (press release, social post, newsletter)

4

Share your content with the intended audience

5

Give a 10–12 minute speech about the experience and results

5 Tips for Success

  • PR is about building relationships, not broadcasting — make it two-way
  • Know your audience before crafting any message
  • Consistency of message matters more than quantity
  • Measure what you can — open rates, shares, attendance
  • Connect PR skills to your club officer role for immediate practice