In one line
Introducing others means briefly presenting a person's name, position and relevant achievements to an audience so that they feel welcome and the audience feels interested.
Explained simply
When you bring a school friend home, you say 'Mom, this is Neha; she's the one who helped me with maths.' You gave a name and a reason to care. A formal introduction of a guest does the same, just more polished.
Technically, introducing others is a monologue activity. It is used for guest speakers, new colleagues, panel members and chief guests. It should be accurate, relevant to the occasion and short, usually 1 to 2 minutes.
How it works
- Prepare: collect correct details in advance and confirm the pronunciation of the name and title.
- Open by greeting the audience and stating the occasion.
- Name and designation: full name, current position and organisation.
- Relevant achievements: two or three that connect to the topic, not the full CV.
- Link to the event: why this person is speaking today.
- Welcome: invite the person to the stage and lead applause.
- In informal settings (introducing a colleague), mention the name, role and a common point: 'Rahul, meet Priya from testing; she also worked on the payments module.'
Quick example
'Good afternoon, everyone. For today's seminar on renewable energy, we are honoured to have Dr Meera Joshi, Senior Scientist at a national solar research institute. Dr Joshi has over 15 years of experience in solar cell design and has published widely in this field. She will speak on careers in green technology. Please join me in welcoming Dr Joshi.' (Details would come from the guest's actual profile.)
Common mistakes
- Mispronouncing the guest's name or getting the designation wrong; always confirm beforehand.
- Reading the entire biography, which bores the audience and takes the speaker's time.
- Adding personal opinions or jokes that may embarrass the guest.
How MU asks it
Usually tested practically (introducing a classmate or guest in lab). In theory it may appear as 'State the guidelines for introducing a guest speaker' or 'Write an introduction for a chief guest' (3 to 5 marks). Write the steps above and a short model introduction of about 80 to 120 words.