Giving a seminar is a special moment and can only be done by people who have the skills to speak in front of an audience. Prepare the greeting as well as possible because the audience usually pays more attention to the things that are conveyed at the beginning and end of the seminar. Therefore, set aside more time to prepare your welcome remarks and the things you need to say when introducing your kirito in order for the seminar to run well.
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Method 1 of 4: Prepare Yourself the Best You Can
Step 1. Determine the right duration
Keep Goldilocks' story in mind when determining how much time to introduce yourself. The most ideal duration is a maximum of 30 seconds. You're wasting time if you introduce yourself too long, but your audience will wonder about you if it's too short.
- Do not present a complete bio or tell about the weekend.
- Remember that the audience is busy people. Appreciate the time given so that the audience is not disappointed because they have already set aside time to attend the seminar.
Step 2. Determine the procedure for the question and answer session
At the beginning of the seminar, state when the audience can ask questions, whether they can ask questions during your presentation or wait for it to finish. However, make sure you give your audience time to ask questions. Allow time for the audience for a question and answer session of approximately 10% of the duration of the seminar.
- If the seminar will last for 1 hour, allocate 10-15 minutes for a question and answer session.
- Within 15 minutes, give the audience 1-2 minutes to ask questions and 13 minutes to answer questions.
Step 3. Consider the purpose of the seminar when preparing a text to introduce yourself
There are 3 categories of seminars: 1. Professional seminars 2. Educational seminars 3. Persuasive seminars. Each category has a different purpose. Determine the appropriate category according to the following criteria:
- Professional seminar aims to teach various strategies to employees or business owners so that they can achieve the best performance by becoming a qualified person, working professionally, and maintaining appearance.
- Educational seminars more focused on the educational aspect with the aim of providing inspiration, information, and education to the audience.
- persuasive seminar aims to persuade or sell goods/services so that the audience is influenced, motivated, and interacts well.
- Your seminar may fall into several categories, but choose the most appropriate category. Then, prepare materials to introduce yourself according to the purpose of the seminar which will be explained further in this article.
Method 2 of 4: In Professional Seminar
Step 1. Take the opportunity to introduce yourself at professional seminars to show that you are a trained and experienced speaker
Instead of just posting a bio, describe your past accomplishments to make a positive impression of you.
- Audiences will know your personality through what you say. Remember that audiences don't need a snobbish speaker. So, don't take the time to brag about your greatness.
- The greatness that can be conveyed to the audience is an achievement that is relevant to the seminar material. However, some of them should be implied when you introduce yourself.
- Introduce yourself by giving your name, educational background, and work experience, including any training relevant to the seminar.
Step 2. Continue by introducing yourself
Most of your audience probably already knows who you are. They want to know what can you do for them and your skills. So, prioritize explaining what the audience needs when introducing themselves.
Step 3. Prepare a text to introduce yourself
As an example:
"Good morning/afternoon. My name is Raka Gibran. I work at PT Initech and have attended training under the guidance of Mr. Bill Lumbergh. Currently, I lead a team that has successfully designed and implemented new procedures so that the company's productivity increases. Today, I am will explain what I do when I develop procedures, monitor the implementation process, and the results obtained after the new procedures are implemented"
Step 4. Pay attention to the useful things the speaker has to say in the example above:
- He briefly explained his background and skills, "My name is Raka Gibran. I work at PT Initech and have attended training under the guidance of Mr. Bill Lumbergh".
- He boasts of his achievements implicitly, "I lead a team that has succeeded in designing and implementing new procedures so that the company's productivity increases".
- He used the introductory session to explain his skills, "I will explain what I do when developing the procedure, monitoring the implementation process, and the results obtained after the new procedure is implemented". This sentence implies that the speaker understands how to develop and implement a new management system and is able to monitor its implementation properly. These skills are what the audience needs.
Step 5. Compose the text to introduce yourself
After deciding that you want to give a professional seminar and determining its purpose, prepare a text to introduce yourself. You may use the example above as a guide, but adapt the editorial to your background, qualifications, and goals. When giving professional seminars, use this session to explain your accomplishments and brag a little, but keep it under wraps.
Step 6. Practice as best you can
After compiling the text, practice introducing yourself in front of friends and coworkers. Take note of all the feedback they give while practicing. Correct the text according to the suggestions and then practice again until you are ready.
Method 3 of 4: In Educational Seminars
Step 1. Remember that the purpose of educational seminars is to convey information and provide education in a fun way
As a speaker, you must be friendly and trustworthy. Before teaching in a seminar, you must prove that you are an expert in the area to be discussed. You don't need to impress your audience with their educational background and skills, unless the information is very interesting or unique and relevant to the seminar.
Educational seminars usually take place in a less formal atmosphere. The introductory session may be interspersed with humorous stories or recent events. If you want to tell a joke or an anecdote, choose one that is relevant and can engage audience, rather than just for entertainment.
Step 2. Write a short and memorable text
Spend more time explaining the topic of the seminar and your personality. Don't forget to show enthusiasm. So that seminar participants want to listen to the material you convey, use the text according to the example below to state desire you with confidence.
Step 3. Read the following sample text:
"Good morning/afternoon. My name is Raka Gibran. I work at PT Initech as a Manager of the Information Technology Department. I am very happy today to be able to explain the procedures for planning and evaluating work performance. As a manager, for several years I have tried hard to balance work productivity and employee motivation. I am sure you are quite familiar with this. Today, I will explain a new procedure implemented at PT Initech to increase work productivity. As a result, work productivity and employee motivation are both increased. By attending this seminar, I hope You can use the knowledge gained to develop and implement a management system according to your company's needs"
Step 4. Pay attention to the useful things the speaker has to say in the example above:
- He only told a little about his background or achievements. After mentioning his name and occupation, "My name is Raka Gibran. I work at PT Initech as Manager of the Information Technology Department", he immediately explained what would be taught in the seminar.
- He showed enthusiasm for the seminar topic by saying, "It's great…"
- He tries to engage the audience, "I'm sure you're quite familiar with this."
- He helps the audience understand what they are attending the seminar for, "You can use the knowledge gained to develop and implement a management system according to your company's needs".
Step 5. Arrange the text
Once you've decided you want to give an educational seminar and set a goal, prepare a text to introduce yourself. Use the example above as an outline of your own text. Adjust the content to the background, qualifications, and goals to be achieved. When giving an educational seminar, take the opportunity to introduce yourself to express that you are enthusiastic about the topic being discussed.
Step 6. Practice as best you can
After compiling the text, practice introducing yourself in front of friends and coworkers. Take note of all the feedback they give while practicing. Correct the text according to the suggestions given and then practice again until you are ready.
Method 4 of 4: In a Persuasive Seminar
Step 1. Remember that the purpose of persuasive seminars is to influence other people or sell goods/services
In a persuasive seminar, you need to introduce yourself to be able to sell goods/services, instead of offering yourself (unless you are a politician). Therefore, do not spend a lot of time explaining your background or achievements. However, make the most of the time possible to engage the audience and explain problem solutions you can provide through the products/services you offer.
Step 2. Read the following example:
"Good morning/afternoon. My name is Raka Gibran. I work at PT Initech as a Manager of the Information Technology Department. I am very happy today to be able to explain the procedures for planning and evaluating work performance. As a manager, for several years I have tried hard to balance work productivity and employee motivation. I am sure you are quite familiar with this. In this seminar, I will explain how to develop and implement a management system that is able to balance work productivity and employee motivation in your company"
Step 3. Pay attention to the useful things the speaker has to say in the example above:
- He only told a little about his background or achievements. After mentioning his name and occupation, "My name is Raka Gibran. I work at PT Initech as Manager of the Information Technology Department", he immediately explained what would be taught in the seminar. This is the same as the sample text in the "Educational Seminar" method.
- He tries to engage the audience, "I'm sure you're quite familiar with this." This is the same as the sample text in the "Educational Seminar" method.
- He briefly explained why the audience needed to listen to the seminar material. This is done by revealing that there are common problems that need to be addressed, namely "balancing work productivity and employee motivation" by promising solutions through the products offered, "In this seminar, I will explain how to develop and implement a management system that is able to balance work productivity. and motivation of employees in your company". Offering problem solutions is a unique method of persuasive seminars.
Step 4. Compose the text
Once you've decided you want to give a persuasive seminar and set a goal, prepare a text to introduce yourself. Use the example above as an outline of your own text. Adjust the content to the background, qualifications, and goals to be achieved. When giving a persuasive seminar, take the opportunity to introduce yourself to emphasize a common problem and at the beginning of the seminar, explain the solution to the problem you are offering.
Step 5. Practice as best you can
After compiling the text, practice introducing yourself in front of friends and coworkers. Take note of all the feedback they give while practicing. Correct the text according to the suggestions given and then practice again until you are ready.
Tips
- Don't forget to smile occasionally during the seminar. If you don't like being at the seminar venue yourself, how can you make the audience feel good about attending the seminar? Find reasons to be happy or at least pretend to be happy by smiling.
- Think of the opportunity to present a seminar as a fun moment. Make the most of your time to make a positive impression on your audience by showing that you enjoy your profession and the opportunity to give seminars.
- Be professional. Wear appropriate clothing to deliver the seminar. Tell polite jokes and anecdotes and don't offend others. If you can't, it's better not to be funny.
- Be yourself. Be as reasonable as possible. At times, presenting a seminar feels like one-way talk. If things feel awkward, use body language, walk, smile, or laugh at appropriate times.
- Imagine you are talking to a good friend and don't hesitate.
