Introduction Speech

1. Introduction Speech

2. Definition
Introduce featured speaker to audience

3. 3 Functions
1) Make the speaker feel welcome
2) Establish or strengthen the ethos of the
speaker
3) Prepare the audience for the speech
that will follow

4. How to create a speech:
Find out as much as you can about the
person
Ask the speaker what you might
emphasize that would be the most
helpful to his speech
Know how to pronounce the speaker’s
name

5. Guidelines:
Create respect by magnifying the
speaker’s accomplishments
Don’t be too lavish with your praise
Mention achievements that are relevant
to the speaker’s message
Be selective in your details!

6. Which is better?
"Ladies and gentlemen, we're in for a real treat tonight. Our guest
speaker is a man who has been the driving force behind this
project for many years. He is the person who knows the whole
history of how we got to where we are today: the stories, the
challenges and the little known secrets. Not only that but he's a
very entertaining speaker. Please join me in giving a very warm
welcome to Stan Smith".
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to introduce our guest speaker
Stan Smith. Stan is going to talk about the project, and in
particular the factor which he thinks has been the most important
to our success: hard work. I agree with Stan. What I think is most
important about hard work is that no-one gets anywhere without
hard graft. I mean, look at all the training those Olympic gold
medallists have to go through. Without further ado then, over to
you Stan.".

7. Interviews
Do you research
Prepare questions
Dress appropriately
Bring your resume, a notepad and a pen
Arrive early
Send a thank you note