When the Toastmaster introduces you, walk to the lectern and assume control of the meeting:
* Briefly state the purpose of Table Topics and mention any theme.
* If your club has a word of the day, encourage speakers to use that word in their response.
* Be certain everyone understands the maximum time they have for their response and how the timing device works (if the timer hasn’t already done so).
Then begin the program:
* Give each speaker a different topic or question and call on speakers at random.
* Avoid going around the room in the order in which people are sitting.
* Don’t ask two people the same thing unless you specify that each must give opposing viewpoints.
* State the question briefly – then call on a respondent.
* You may wish to invite visitors and guests to participate after they have seen one or two members’ responses. But let visitors know they are free to decline if they feel uncomfortable.
Remember, too, that your job is to give others a chance to speak, so keep your own comments short.
Watch your total time. You may need to adjust the number of questions so your segment ends on time. Even if your portion started late, try to end on time to avoid the total meeting running overtime.
* Briefly state the purpose of Table Topics and mention any theme.
* If your club has a word of the day, encourage speakers to use that word in their response.
* Be certain everyone understands the maximum time they have for their response and how the timing device works (if the timer hasn’t already done so).
Then begin the program:
* Give each speaker a different topic or question and call on speakers at random.
* Avoid going around the room in the order in which people are sitting.
* Don’t ask two people the same thing unless you specify that each must give opposing viewpoints.
* State the question briefly – then call on a respondent.
* You may wish to invite visitors and guests to participate after they have seen one or two members’ responses. But let visitors know they are free to decline if they feel uncomfortable.
Remember, too, that your job is to give others a chance to speak, so keep your own comments short.
Watch your total time. You may need to adjust the number of questions so your segment ends on time. Even if your portion started late, try to end on time to avoid the total meeting running overtime.
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