UNS — The Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) of Library Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held a 2023 National Public Speaking and Master of Ceremony (MC) II 2023 Workshop on Tuesday (7/3/2023). This activity took place in the Hall Room of Building 3 of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UNS. This workshop was also in order to celebrate the 47th Dies Natalis UNS.
Herewith the theme “Development of HR Softskills Based on Public Speaking and Master of Ceremonies”, this event presented Farhan Arief as International Public Speaker, Master of Ceremony, Presenter, Host and Announcer. This was moderated by Emi Indrawati from the UPT UNS Library.
In his remarks, Achmad Nur Chamdi, S.Pt, M.Sc., as the Chief Committee said that the workshop was aimed to help improve public communication skills.
“This event is the second workshop where the material will be more practical related to public speaking techniques and speaking techniques when becoming an MC. I also thank the workshop participants who attended this event. Thanks also to the organizers for organizing this event. InsyaAllah, the material that will be presented by the speakers will be very useful,” he said.
Another remark by the Head of UPT UNS Library, Burhanudin Harahap, S.H., M.H., M.Sc., Ph.D. said that being able to speak in public well and interestingly is a skill in communication that can be learned.
“So, for those who want to have good speaking skills, take advantages of this workshop to be active. Because the participants will be given the opportunity to practice directly and other participants are welcome to provide feedback. This is also what makes the difference from previous workshop materials which were only about theory,” he said.
As a main speaker, Farhan Arief presented material on Presentation Practice and MC. He said that in order you don’t get nervous when speaking in public, the first thing you can do is take a deep breath. Then just look at the audience. Because when we see who is in front of us, we will be calm. After that you are please start talking.
“While the requirements to be an MC are to have broad knowledge, have a good sense of humor, have patience, have broad imagination, and be enthusiastic. As for the supporting factors for MC and public speaking are sound and speech that are good and pleasing to the ear, mastery of language, and appearance according to the program, ” Farhan Arief concluded. Humas UNS
Reporter: Lina Khoirun Nisa
Editor: Dwi Hastuti
Translator: Mifta Muriska