Whether it's a professional, school, or work conference or workshop, group presentations might be something you run into from time to time. Presentations are part of any type of public talk, so it helps to know some guidelines for introducing someone who speaks after you in a presentation. This article wants to help you have a successful presentation, so put together this list of tips to make transition presentations a breeze.
Steps
Method 1 of 10: Summarize What You Said
Step 1. This allows you to wrap up your section of the presentation to transition to the next one
Reiterate the main points or tell the audience what you want them to remember from your section of the presentation. Keep it simple and straightforward.
- For example, you can say something like "So, in short, if global warming continues at its current rate, more than 140 million people may have to move by 2050."
- You can also say something like "Well, this was a brief introduction to the projected effects of carbon emissions over the next three decades."
Method 2 of 10: Prepare the audience for the next topic with a question
Step 1. This allows you to shift your audience's focus to the next topic
Ask the audience one or more challenging questions related to the topic the next presenter addresses. You can also frame the next section of the presentation with a "what if?" Scenario. for audience members to think.
- For example, if the next speaker is talking about the consequences of artificial intelligence for future generations, you can say something like "What if, by 2075, humans were no longer needed in manufacturing jobs?"
- If the next presenter will be talking about cloud computing security, you might ask something like "How often do you worry about security when you put your files in the cloud?"
Method 3 of 10: Say the name of the next speaker
Step 1. This informs the audience who exactly the next person to speak is
It begins by saying "here now it is …" or "next is …". Next, give the person's full name. This part is pretty straightforward!
- For example, you can say "The next one is Roberto Sandoval …".
- Or you can say "Here now is Juan Mando …".
Method 4 of 10: List the position or profession of the next presenter
Step 1. This tells the audience more about who the person is
Immediately after the name, mention the person's professional position, role, or company, if any. If you do not have a profession, you can mention the educational institution where you studied or study, where you are from or some background information.
- For example, you can say something like "Next is Alejandro Bando, Marketing Director."
- You can also say something like "Pedro Espinosa is a former professor of philosophy at the State University of Salvador."
Method 5 of 10: Inform the audience what the next speaker will be talking about
Step 1. This builds anticipation to get the audience's attention
Build some excitement about the next presentation topic. Keep your tone enthusiastic and positive, and tell the audience exactly what the next presenter will be talking about.
- For example, after saying the person's name and background, say something like, "He will tell you about five tried and true management techniques for success that you can start using today."
- You can also say something like, "Laura will tell you about an exciting discovery she made while researching the behaviors of the Puget Sound octopus population last year."
Method 6 of 10: Praise the next speaker when introducing him
Step 1. This shows the audience that you personally support the person
Be genuine and say something nice about your co-host's merits. Use the relationship you have with the audience to draw attention to the next speaker.
- For example, you might say something like "Sara is truly one of the most brilliant minds I have ever met in the physics world and I can't wait to hear what she has to say."
- You can also say something like "Alejandro has been a close colleague for almost six years now, and he is a great public speaker, so I know they will enjoy it very much."
- If you don't know the speaker personally, you can do a little research on his accomplishments and say something like "Juan has gained global recognition for his books and is a leading authority on economics."
Method 7 of 10: Add funny information or a joke
Step 1. A funny fact or joke can get your audience's attention
Tell the audience one final piece of information to help them get to know the next speaker better. You can also make a little joke to laugh at him. Make sure the tone and what you say is appropriate for the audience and the topic.
For example, you could say something like "In addition to being a leading expert in marine biology, Juan is fluent in five languages. But don't worry, this presentation is in Spanish only!"
Method 8 of 10: Give a short presentation
Step 1. The audience wants to hear what the speaker has to say
Make sure that the introduction does not take more than five sentences. Everything you have to say about the next speaker can be said in a few sentences rather than a long introduction that bores the audience and causes people to lose their attention.
For example, the first sentence is the summary of what you have said, the second is a question to frame the next topic. Then say the name and title of the person and the topic in a sentence or two. Lastly, you can end with a funny fact about the next presenter in the fifth sentence
Method 9 of 10: Give a signal to the next presenter that it is their time to speak
Step 1. This ends the presentation and brings the next presenter to the stage
Make eye contact with the next speaker and give them a hand signal. You can say "welcome" or "come over" to invite him to come forward in front of the audience.
- You can say something like "Come on, Sara."
- Or you can say "Welcome, Juan."
Method 10 of 10: Rehearse the entire presentation at least twice
Step 1. This allows you to make sure you get your presentation right
Go over it completely with your group two or more times. Practice whatever you want to say to introduce the next speaker at the end of your presentation section to ensure you have mastered timing and content.