Speech Introduction

Why it is important?

1. Smooth transition
2. Proper mindset
3. Speaker authority

General Essentials
1. Speaker's name
2. Speech topic
3. Tittle

Toastmasters Essentials
1. Speech assigment
2. Speech objectives
3. Delivery time

Draft the Introduction
1. Approach
2. Length
3. Delivery
4. Clarification

Applying Restraint
1. Don't upstage the speaker
2. Don't reveal speech details
3. Don't suprice the speaker
4. Don't praise the speaker's skills
5. Don't rely on cliches
6. Don't save the speaker's name until last

Speaker's Responsibility
1. Be available to offer speech related information.
2. Inform the introducer of any special considerations.

Lectern Etiquette
1. Speak to the audience
2. Lead the applause
3. Shake hands
4. Leave the lectern
5. Show interest

Introduction are only the begining
1. Speech's ideas
2. Point of entertainment
3. How the speech helped or englightened the audience
4. Words of thanks and appreciation