The Department of Management Studies organized a Guest Lecture on Effective Compèring and Public Speaking Skills under the course Compering and Anchoring Skills on 25th August 2023. The Session aimed to provide the students with a learning opportunity to further enhance their compèring and public speaking skills and encourage the students to pursue a career in public speaking.
The compère Ms. Ayesha Rafiq welcomed the guest, faculty members and participants on behalf of the Department, she also recognized the significance of public speaking skills in professional scenarios. The Resource Person for this session was Mr. Shailesh Rajput, a well-known Compère who is highly recognized for his skills across the state. The Session commenced with an introduction of the guest by Ms. Steral Fernandes, she highlighted the vast experience and expertise of Mr. Rajput.
The guest speaker addressed and captured the attention of the eager audience. The lecture covered topics like Voice Modulation, where he shed light upon the important factors of voice modulation. He also addressed the significance of Presence of Mind, Spontaneity and Body Movements. These included techniques of relaxation, hand gestures, positive visualization as well as ways to take charge of one’s appearance.
Students were enlightened about various job opportunities in this field along with the possible challenges which may occur in near future. The guest lecture concluded with a Q&A session, where participants enthusiastically put forward their questions and queries to the speaker, which further enriched their knowledge.
The session proved to be an insightful and engaging experience for around 208 attendees. This newfound enthusiasm of cultivating effective communication skills shall encourage them to participate in public speaking opportunities. Mr. Anil Pradhan proposed the Vote of Thanks to express gratitude to Mr. Shailesh Rajput for sharing his valuable time and expertise with all the students.
