You are in a conference session and have a question to ask the
speaker. Your opportunity comes along when the speaker chooses you to speak. Being
excited you quickly ask your question but without the aid of a microphone. The
result is that only the speaker (possibly) and those closest to you have any
idea of what you asked.
But just by waiting a few seconds will ensure that everyone
will be able to hear your question. Just hold on until the person with the microphone
(the runner) can reach you.
Now everyone can benefit by being able to hear clearly. And
this is really important at a hybrid event (event that brings on site and on
line delegates together) where on line delegates will be participating in the
event.
You could be nervous about speaking into the microphone and
having the ‘spotlight’ turned on you but take a couple of deep breaths and then
just ask your question.
When I am in conference sessions, I often ask what I think
are obvious questions and then realise that a number of people in the room were
thinking along similar lines. There really is no such thing as a daft question.
Everyone has different levels of understanding and experience so go on and take
the opportunity.
Even if there is no on line audience in attendance it is
just good practice to wait for the microphone. At many events ‘content’ is now recorded and
having quality audio throughout the session and not just when the speaker is
speaking is imperative.
If you are the speaker, please allow time for the microphone
to reach the audience member and let everyone hear the question.
If you are the conference/event/session planner please ensure
that you have enough hand held microphones and runners relevant to the size of
the event. Critically; keep an eye on your microphone runners so that the
microphone delivery is as smooth as possible.
Questions are very important in sessions and they have a
right all of their own to be there and treated with respect. Go on, wait for the microphone as everyone will benefit by being able to hear.
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