While working in the office or at school, you may need to be a presenter or speaker at professional conferences or seminars. Given the important role of introductions as part of a presentation, you need to understand some guidelines for introducing speakers who will deliver your next presentation. This wikiHow teaches you some tips for delivering an introduction to make your presentation transition smooth!
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Method 1 of 10: Briefly present the material you just presented
Step 1. Learn how to end a presentation before moving on to the next session
Emphasize the main idea or tell the audience things to remember from the material you just presented. Convey this information in a concise and straightforward manner.
- For example, say to an audience: "In conclusion, if global warming continues at its current intensity, at least 140 million people will be homeless by 2050."
- Another example: "This is a brief introduction about the projected impact of carbon emissions in the next 30 years."
Method 2 of 10: Prepare the audience for the next presentation by asking questions
Step 1. Direct the audience's attention to move on to the next topic
Ask 1 or 2 questions so that the audience will ask questions about the presentation material that will be discussed. Alternatively, use "what if" scenarios to provoke the audience to think in order to condition the next presentation session.
- For example, if the speaker wants to discuss the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) on future generations, ask the question: "What if by 2075 manufacturing companies did not need human resources as factory employees?"
- Another example, if the speaker wants to discuss the security of storing digital documents using the cloud, ask the question: "How often do you doubt the security of the cloud for storing digital documents?"
Method 3 of 10: Name the next speaker
Step 1. Tell the audience the speaker's identity
For that, start your sentence by saying, "Nowadays, you are here with us, Mother…" or "Next, I will introduce you, Mr…" followed by the full name of the speaker who will appear. Don't beat around the bush!
- For example, say to the audience: "Next, I will introduce you, Mr. Heri Muliawan."
- Another example: "The speaker who will appear next is Ms. Felia Laurensia."
Method 4 of 10: State the title or profession of the next speaker
Step 1. Provide more information about the speaker
After mentioning his full name, follow it with his title, title, or profession (if any). If he does not hold a specific position, state the name of the university he attended, his country/region of origin, or some background information.
- For example, say to the audience: "The next speaker will be Ms. Felia Laurensia, Marketing Director of a multinational agribusiness company."
- Another example: "Furthermore, I would like to introduce Mr. Heri Muliawan, Master of Management. He is a professor and former rector of a leading private university in Indonesia."
Method 5 of 10: Explain to the audience what the next speaker will discuss
Step 1. Arouse curiosity to grab the attention of the audience
Try to get the audience excited for the next presentation. Give a brief explanation of the topic to be discussed in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
- For example, after mentioning the speaker's name and background, say to the audience: "Mr. Heri Muliawan will explain 5 methods of time management that have been proven to be very effective in leading to successful learning and can be applied right now!"
- Another example: "Ms. Felia Laurensia will reveal the benefits of herbal ingredients that are very efficacious because they can cure kidney disorders in a short time based on scientific research that she has done in recent years."
Method 6 of 10: Compliment the speaker when introduced to the audience
Step 1. Show the audience that you admire the speaker's accomplishments personally
Express sincere praise for his success. Take advantage of the connection that has been established between you and your audience to draw attention to them.
- For example, you might say: "Mr. Heri is a very brilliant teacher in the field of management. I can't wait to hear what he has to say."
- Another example: "Felia's mother and I have been good friends since college. She has always been an outstanding student and is known as a great speaker. So, her presentation this time will also be very useful."
- If you don't know her personally, look for information about her achievements, then tell the audience: "Mrs. Felia is the author of books that have been translated into several languages after gaining international recognition in the field of herbal medicine."
Method 7 of 10: Insert a witty sentence or joke
Step 1. Use witty sentences or jokes to grab the audience's attention
Tell a funny fact in the last sentence so the audience gets to know the speaker better or make a joke to make the audience laugh. Make sure your style of speech and speech can be accepted by the audience and related to the topic being discussed.
For example, say to the audience: "Besides being a well-known expert in the field of management, Mr. Heri can communicate fluently in 5 languages, but don't worry, this presentation is only in 1 language!"
Method 8 of 10: Give a brief introduction
Step 1. Say a maximum of 5 sentences when delivering the introduction
The audience wants to hear the presentation material that will be delivered by the next speaker. When introducing the speaker, provide enough information in a few sentences. Don't talk so long that the audience feels bored and unfocused.
As a guide, the first sentence contains a summary of what you said, the second sentence is a question to prepare for the next presentation session, the next 2 sentences are used to convey the name of the speaker, title, and the topic to be discussed. Use the last sentence to convey a humorous fact about the speaker as a closing remark
Method 9 of 10: Signal the speaker to prepare to appear on the podium
Step 1. Deliver closing remarks to invite the speaker to appear on the podium
Make eye contact and move your hands as a signal to the next speaker. Then, say, "Welcome" or "Please appear on the podium" to invite him to appear in front of an audience.
- For example, you might say: "Please appear on the podium, Mr. Heri!"
- Another example: "Welcome, Ms. Felia."
Method 10 out of 10: Take time to practice presenting at least 2 times
Step 1. Make sure you are able to deliver the introduction and introduce the next speaker properly and correctly
Take the time to practice from start to finish by presenting in front of friends or family members at least 2 times. When practicing, say every sentence you want to convey when introducing the next speaker to the closing remarks to end the presentation. This way, you are able to deliver presentation materials and introductions well while measuring their duration.
