Module 2 5. Introducing a guest speaker


Did you know? Te purpose of


introducing a guest speaker is to inform the


audience of the topic and to prepare and motivate the audience to listen to the speaker.


Tere are many personal, academic and professional functions that need a guest speaker. Once you work, you will find that guest speakers are oſten invited to the workplace. You will at some point be expected to introduce a guest speaker. Tinking about it is oſten more frightening than it really is!


To make it easier for yourself, do the following before you introduce a guest speaker:            


Tips Note


Creativity will make any speech more interesting, e.g. ‘Tank you to Mary and Tabo who donated the orange juice’ is dull. A better option is ‘Today our thirst was quenched by the most delicious and refreshing orange


juice made by Mary and Tabo.’


Adapted from http://suite101.


com/article/vote-of-thanks-how- to-prepare-and-deliver-with- confidence-a253715


                                                        


How to introduce a guest speaker 1. Stand up straight, smile and make eye contact with the audience. 2. Begin by introducing yourself and say that it gives you pleasure to introduce the guest speaker.


3. Provide some information about the speaker’s achievements and his/her links to the organisation.


4. Do not embarrass the speaker by praising him/her too much. 5. Use humour appropriately. 6. Present the speaker to the audience at the end of your introduction. 7. When you announce the speaker’s name, smile and gesture towards him/ her.


8. Start clapping your hands and wait until s/he arrives at the lectern before you return to your seat.


ACTIVITY 11


Mr John Modise decides that Speedy Couriers should take responsibility to promote road safety as three of his drivers have been involved in accidents during the past five months. For the first time ever, Speedy Couriers will be celebrating World Road Safety Day on 7 April. Mr Modise invites Miss Mangali Ngcobo, ex-Miss Soweto and Road Safety Ambassador, to address the staff as a guest speaker over lunch on 7 April. See Activity 10. Mr Modise asks Alex Buti to introduce Miss Ngcobo. Prepare this speech and speak for about 2-3 minutes. Refer to the notes and tips on how to introduce a guest speaker. Use your imagination!


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