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IntroductionofaSpeakerThe purpose of introductions is to highlight the speakerand explain who he or she is, what they will be speakingabout and why he or she is addressing this particular topic.An introductionservestwo purposes:☆lt acts as a bridge, a transition from one part of ameeting to another. It gives the audience time to make amental and emotional shift.☆lt prepares people for the speaker, heightening theirsense of openness and anticipation. Keep it brief. Forinformal gatherings, 30 seconds is plenty.For larger events,aim for no longer than a minute. Under certain conditions,a very formal event with a very important speaker, you mayneed to speak for up to two minutes1.ResearchTalk to the speaker in advance of the event. Find outwhat he or she is talking about and why it has relevance tothe audience. Then learn as much as you can about thespeaker's experience, education, life, interests, andaccomplishments---whatever helps establish the speaker'scredibility on the topic he or she is addressing.Many speakers will send you a resume or their own

Introduction of a Speaker The purpose of introductions is to highlight the speaker and explain who he or she is, what they will be speaking about and why he or she is addressing this particular topic. An introduction serves two purposes: ☆It acts as a bridge, a transition from one part of a meeting to another. It gives the audience time to make a mental and emotional shift. ☆It prepares people for the speaker, heightening their sense of openness and anticipation. Keep it brief. For informal gatherings, 30 seconds is plenty. For larger events, aim for no longer than a minute. Under certain conditions, a very formal event with a very important speaker, you may need to speak for up to two minutes 1. Research Talk to the speaker in advance of the event. Find out what he or she is talking about and why it has relevance to the audience. Then learn as much as you can about the speaker's experience, education, life, interests, and accomplishments-whatever helps establish the speaker's credibility on the topic he or she is addressing. Many speakers will send you a resume or their own

written introduction. Use it to help you prepare yourremarks,but do not read it verbatim(逐字地)Make sure youknow how to pronounce the speaker'sname.2.Prepare a 3-part outlineA good introduction tells people why this speaker istalking about this subject at this event.The first part of your introduction states a commonproblem or concern that the audience shares.The second part briefly (in a sentence or two) stateshow today's speech will help them solve that problem oraddressthatconcern.And the final part of your introduction establishes thespeaker's credentials---convinces the audience that thespeaker knows what he or she is talking about.3.PerformWalk to the podium with confidence. Arrange yournotes and adjust the microphone. Take a breath. Look atthe audience and smile.Speak your introduction. Conclude with the speaker'sname,whichishisorher cueto comeforward.Wait at the podium until the speaker arrives. Shake his

written introduction. Use it to help you prepare your remarks, but do not read it verbatim(逐字地). Make sure you know how to pronounce the speaker's name. 2. Prepare a 3-part outline A good introduction tells people why this speaker is talking about this subject at this event. The first part of your introduction states a common problem or concern that the audience shares. The second part briefly (in a sentence or two) states how today's speech will help them solve that problem or address that concern. And the final part of your introduction establishes the speaker's credentials-convinces the audience that the speaker knows what he or she is talking about. 3. Perform Walk to the podium with confidence. Arrange your notes and adjust the microphone. Take a breath. Look at the audience and smile. Speak your introduction. Conclude with the speaker’s name, which is his or her cue to come forward. Wait at the podium until the speaker arrives. Shake his

or her hand and step back from the podium, symbolicallyhanding it over to the speaker

or her hand and step back from the podium, symbolically handing it over to the speaker