- —Words of welcome
- —Awards presentations
- —Award acceptances
- —Eulogies
- —Dedications
- —Toasts
- —Tributes
How to think through the ceremonial speech
—Purpose: How can you like your remarks to the goals of the organization you represent?
—Audience: Who will be in the audience? What are their goals and expectations?
—Logistics: How formal should you be?
—Content: What should you include that relates to the group or the occasion?
—Organization: How can I use the patterns I know to accomplish my purpose.
—Credibility: What can I say that demonstrates I share the audience’s beliefs/interests/values
—Performance: What is the best delivery for this occasion?
- —Think about your relationship with the speaker
- —Think about your relationship with your audience
- —Bridge the two
- —Your reaction is how the audience will respond
