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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Laying the foundation
• Method 2 of 4: Provide an introduction to a job seminar
• Method 3 of 4: Provide an introduction to an educational seminar
• Method 4 of 4: Introduce a convincing seminar
• Tips

Congratulations! Giving a seminar is a fantastic opportunity. It is wise to work on your introduction. A typical audience is most attentive at the beginning and end of a speech. So it can be of great benefit to you to spend extra time perfecting your speech and introducing yourself.

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Method 1 of 4: Laying the foundation

1. Choose the correct length. The allocation of time conjures up images of Goldilocks. It must exactly right to be. Too long and you waste the audience's time. Too short and the audience becomes disoriented. In general, the introduction of yourself should take no longer than 30 seconds.
   • Now is not the time to rattle out your full resume. Or treat people to your weekend escapades.
   • Never forget that your target audience is busy people. They have taken the time to listen to you. Respect their time by not wasting it.
2. Decide how you want to deal with questions. Make a decision about this in advance and indicate in your introduction whether you can be interrupted during your talk or if you prefer to have any questions asked after your seminar. Either way, make sure you plan your time properly so that there is still time for questions. Allocate approximately 10% of your allotted seminar time to questions.
   • This means that there is one hour, 10 minutes for questions and 45-50 minutes for the seminar.
   • For a 15-minute time slot, this means that you should set aside 1-2 minutes for questions and 13 minutes for your speech.
3. Determine the purpose of your seminar. Well, before you can formulate the rest of the introduction to yourself, you must state the purpose of your seminar. There are three main categories of seminars: 1) the job seminar 2) the educational seminar 3) the persuasive seminar. Each of these seminars has very different goals. Identify the category in which your seminar best fits:
   • ’The Job Seminar ". Your seminar is about a vacancy. The goal is to come across as impressive, qualified and professional.
   • ’Educational Seminar ". Your seminar is primarily intended for educational purposes. The objectives are to inspire, inform and educate your audience.
   • ’ The convincing seminar ". Your seminar is a "call to action" or "sales pitch". Your goal is to convince, motivate and appear friendly.
   • Your seminar can fall into more than one category, but there should be one that fits best. Identify them and their objectives. We will discuss how you can use these goals to choose materials for your personal introduction.

Method 2 of 4: Provide an introduction to a job seminar

1. Use the introduction to your job seminar to impress the listener by showing that you are well trained (the emphasis is on demonstrating, not telling).
   • Interviews are also the time to assess your personality. Nobody wants to work with a cocky show-off. Therefore, your introduction to yourself is not the time to brag and list all the wonderful things you have ever done.
   • Great things that are great to share are those things that are directly relevant to your seminar. But even such topics will have to be subtly incorporated into the core of your story.
   • However, it is a good time to talk about your background. Please include your name, current job / training relationships and your current education / training. If relevant, also tell something about previous training.
2. Proceed quickly to introduce your speech after giving your background. After all, most of the public already knows who you are. What your interviewers want to know is what you can do for them, they want to know what your skills are. So proceed with your speech.
3. Read the following example:
   • ’Hello my name is Peter Gibbons. I work at Initech. I did my training under Bill Lumbergh. Recently, I led a team to design and implement new cover sheets for Initech that have increased productivity. Today I am going to talk about my work on developing these new cover pages, my methods for monitoring the deployment of the new cover page system, and the results of this new workflow ”.
4. Note the things the speaker did well in the example:
   • The speaker briefly explained his background. "Hello my name is Peter Gibbons. I work at Initech. I trained under Bill Lumbergh ".
   • The speaker has subtly emblazoned itself. "Recently, I led a team to design and implement new cover pages ".
   • The speaker then subtly discussed some skills by nestling them in an introduction to the speech. " Today I am going to talk about my work on developing these new cover pages, my methods for monitoring the deployment of the new cover page system, and the results of this new workflow ”. Implicit in this sense is that the speaker knows how to develop and implement new administrative systems and how to control their implementation. Skills that interviewers are likely to be interested in.
5. Work it out. Now that you have decided that you will be conducting a job seminar and your goals have been set, it is time to create your own introduction. You can use the above example as a outline for writing your own introduction. Of course you will have to adapt it to your own unique background, qualifications and goals. Remember, the introduction to your job seminar is a great time to mention your background and show off a bit, but make sure to keep it subtle.
6. Practice. Once the introduction is written, practice the introduction to friends or colleagues. Rely on their honest feedback before the big day. Rewrite and rehearse your introduction as needed, based on the feedback.

Method 3 of 4: Provide an introduction to an educational seminar

1. Remember, your goal is to inform and entertain. You want to be open and relevant. In this case, the fact that you are a teacher already means that you are classified as an expert. You don't have to impress your audience with your background or education unless it's particularly interesting or strange.
   • Educational seminars are often less formal. These speeches often lend themselves well to jokes or sharing current events. If you mention jokes or anecdotes, keep them relevant. They must be used to arouse the interest of your target audience and not just to have fun.
2. Keep your personal introduction short and sweet. You will spend more time introducing your topic and your personality. Don't forget your enthusiasm. After all, you want your students to WANT to listen to you. This works best if you WANT to talk about it, so get it across.
3. Read the following example:
   • ’My name is Peter Gibbons, I work at Initech as a manager in the IT department. I am very excited to tell you about cover pages here today. During my years as a manager, I have found that I have always tried to balance productivity and employee morale, a struggle that I know you are all too familiar with. Today I'm going to update you on a new cover page system that we recently introduced at Initech to improve productivity, and our results in both productivity and morale. I hope you will find this helpful in implementing your own management systems ".
4. Note what went well in the example:
   • The speaker spends relatively little time on references or bragging rights. The speaker says who he is and from which company. " My name is Peter Gibbons, I work at Initech as a manager in the IT department ". Then he quickly moves on to what the audience could learn.
   • The speaker made sure to convey enthusiasm for the topic: " I'm very excited'.
   • The speaker did his best to get the audience involved: "I know you are all too familiar with it ".
   • The speaker tried to tell the audience more about the purpose of this session: "I hope you will find this helpful in implementing your own management systems. "
5. Work it out. Now that you have decided that you will be conducting an educational seminar and your goals have been set, it is time to create your own introduction. You can use the above example as a outline for writing your own introduction. Of course you will have to adapt it to your own unique background, qualifications and goals. Don't forget to convey your enthusiasm for the topic in your introduction to your educational seminar.
6. Practice. Once the introduction is written, practice the introduction to friends or colleagues. Rely on their honest feedback before the big day. Rewrite and rehearse your introduction as needed, based on the feedback.

Method 4 of 4: Introduce a convincing seminar

1. Realize that the purpose of this speech is to "convince" or "sell". However, unlike a job seminar, you are not selling yourself (unless you are a politician) but rather a product or service. So don't spend a lot of time on your background or references.Instead, you try to interest and tell the audience what problem you can solve for them with your product / service.
2. Read the following example:
   • ’Hello, my name is Peter Gibbons, I work at Initech as a manager in the IT department. I am very excited to be able to tell you something about our new cover page system here today. I have discovered during my years as a manager that I have always struggled to find a balance between productivity and employee morale. A battle that I am sure you are familiar with. Today, I am going to share with you a new cover page system that can improve both productivity and morale in your company. "
3. Note what was done well in the example:
   • The speaker spends relatively little time on references or bragging rights. The speaker says who he is and from which company. "Hello, my name is Peter Gibbons, I work at Initech as a manager in the IT department ”. Then he quickly proceeds by telling the audience why they are there. This is similar to the style of the educational seminar.
   • The speaker has also done his best to enthuse the target audience: " A battle that I am sure you are familiar with. " This is also similar to the style of the educational seminar.
   • The speaker quickly tells the audience why the seminar is worth listening to. This was done by presenting a shared problem to be resolved, by balancing productivity and employee morale " and by promising a solution with its product: Today I am going to share with you a new cover page system that can improve both productivity and morale in your company. " Identifying a problem that you promise you can solve is a method unique to the persuasive seminar style.
4. Work it out. Now that you have decided that you are going to deliver a convincing seminar and your goals have been set, it is time to create your own introduction. You can use the above example as a outline for writing your own introduction. Of course you will have to adapt it to your own unique background, qualifications and goals. In your introduction to your compelling seminar, don't forget to highlight shared experiences, and tell them what problems you can solve for them as soon as possible.
5. Practice. Once the introduction is written, practice the introduction to friends or colleagues. Rely on their honest feedback before the big day. Rewrite and rehearse your introduction as needed, based on the feedback.

Tips

• Smile. If you are not happy, why would you expect your audience to be happy? So be happy, or at least pretend - smile.
• Have fun. Giving a seminar is a great opportunity to make a good impression. Enjoy yourself and the opportunity.
• Be professional. Dress appropriately. Keep your jokes and anecdotes neat and non-offensive. If you can't do this, don't joke.
• Be yourself. Act as normally as possible. Giving a seminar is like a one-sided conversation. Gesture, change places, smile and laugh at yourself when something goes wrong.
• Always pretend you're talking to your best friend and don't hesitate.