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Whether at work, school, or a professional conference or workshop, group presentations are something you might find yourself giving from time to time. Introductions are part of any public speaking, so it’s good to know a few guidelines for introducing the person who’s speaking after you in a presentation. We want to help you nail your next presentation, so we put together this list of tips to make transitional introductions a breeze!
Introducing a Speaker
Restate the main points in your section of the presentation, then ask a "what if" question related to what the next presenter is going to talk about. State the person's name, professional title, and any other background info. Make eye contact with the presenter and motion them on stage or say "Come on up!"
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References
- ↑ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-conclude-a-presentation
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/10/how-to-memorably-introduce-another-speaker
- ↑ https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-publicspeaking/chapter/introducing-a-speaker/
- ↑ https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-publicspeaking/chapter/introducing-a-speaker/
- ↑ https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-publicspeaking/chapter/introducing-a-speaker/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/10/how-to-memorably-introduce-another-speaker
- ↑ https://www.meetingsnet.com/speakers-entertainment/4-tips-introducing-your-next-keynote-speaker
- ↑ https://www.meetingsnet.com/speakers-entertainment/4-tips-introducing-your-next-keynote-speaker
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Xa1fq-oPo&t=120s