1. Transferring Control to Another Speaker Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts For Peter Weitzner, Professor/Director of Television/Broadcast Journalism © 2010 Thomas Kalajian, BS, CRTP, AVA, ABAR www.thomaskalajian.com

2. Lectern vs. Podium Lectern Floor Standing Podium Table-top (or Table-top Lectern)

3. Control of the Lectern The lectern is usually the sole control point of the event (unless it is a bare stage event with no lectern) Whoever controls the lectern, controls the event – period. The lectern must be occupied at all times to maintain order

4. Position of Leadership and Control The audience expects the speaker to control the event There is only one control point at a time The audience expects orderly transfer of control to another

5. Transfer of Control The audience expects the transfer of control to be: Smooth, not awkward Orderly and planned, not haphazard Gradual, not abrupt Respectful and dignified, not coarse or rude The control point, lectern, should never be abandoned or disregarded by the speaker

6. Goofs Are Common by VIPs, Celebrities and Politicians Abandonment of lectern results in: Loss of control of proceedings Loss of focal point for audience Signals the premature end of the event Turning your back to the audience Is rude and insulting to audience Shows lack of respect for audience Invites audience to lose respect for you, turn their attention elsewhere and disrupts the event

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16. More Goofs by VIPs, Celebrities and Politicians Avoid others at the lectern Loss of control of proceedings Loss of focal point for audience Background competition for attention of audience Introduction while person stands at lectern distracts from the speaker

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23. Four Steps to Transferring Control 1.Turn and face the arriving speaker 2.Immediately lead applause 3.Shake hands with arriving speaker and guide him/her into position 4.Discretely step back and away from the lectern

24. Step 1: Turn and Face Remain at the lectern at your position while you pivot and turn toward the speaker Maintain continuous eye contact with the speaker Smile warmly and project a friendly and welcoming demeanor

25. Step 2: Lead Applause Begin your applause immediately as you turn towards approaching speaker Maintain eye contact with approaching speaker Maintain continuous applause, no matter how long this takes, until speaker arrives Correct applause: Should be enthusiastic and genuine Should NOT be Weak, slight or lackadaisical (it’s disrespectful) Too boisterous, clownish, silly or weird With hands too high, too low or by your face

26. Step 3: Hand Shake Begin hand shake by offering your hand just before the speaker reaches you Maintain position of control behind or just to one side of the lectern. Do NOT move. Greet the speaker with a genuine smile Suggests to audience to feel warmth and respect toward speaker Shows respect towards speaker Helps put speaker at ease Gets speaker off to good start by smiling back Offer firm handshake with two or three pumps only, then release naturally

27. Step 4: Step Back Away As handshake ends, gently nudge speaker towards your position behind lectern with hand-shake hand (right hand) As speaker moves behind lectern, you back away and move off to the side and back from the speaker Back away from lectern quietly and discreetly as speaker begins by thanking you for your introduction You may pause at this point, looking at speaker Graciously accept thanks while stepping backwards until you are out of the audience’s view, then turn and walk off

28. Review: Four Steps to Transferring Control 1.Turn and face the arriving speaker 2.Immediately lead applause 3.Shake hands with arriving speaker and guide him/her into position 4.Discretely step back and away from the lectern

29. This Has Been Transferring Control to Another Speaker © 2010 Thomas Kalajian, BS, CRTP, AVA, ABAR www.thomaskalajian.com Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Arts For Peter Weitzner, Professor/Director of Television/Broadcast Journalism