When you speak the audience sees you as a leader - as least temporarily. With that leadership comes responsibility.
For the safety of your
audience and yourself, check and be familiar with the emergency exits and to
where they lead. When things go wrong appear calm and maintain control. Give
clear instructions. There is nothing worse than a panic. Similarly be prepared
to handle accidents and medical emergencies.
As
the presenter you are responsible when things go wrong – especially an
emergency. The group has granted you leadership status and expects you to take charge
in an emergency.
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2 comments:
I think everyone should where the emergency EXIT is. It is not the speaker's responsibility of guiding the audience to the exit in case emergencies happen. This is so applicable, especially during conventions and conferences when speakers are foreigners and non locals.
Regina, I agree with you. Unfortunately, not everyone in the audience agrees with us. So when things go wrong the audience looks to the speaker for leadership.
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