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Finding a professional MC with the experience to pull it together is not easy. The benefits of using Kerry Larkan as your MC are that he:

• Sets the tone for the day,
• Changes the emotion,
• Co-ordinates all ‘housekeeping’ matters,
• Introduces each speaker and segment professionally,
• Provides an appropriate ‘bridge’ between segments,
• Keeps the program on time,
• Minimises the impact of Murphy, whose Law lurks in the shadows of every meeting!

 
How To Select Your MC:

• Finding a Professional
  There is no MC School, so expertise is learned from years of experience.
   

• Flexibility
  You want and need a special type of person. One who will bend with circumstances and not "snap" into a bad mood just because the second presenter has failed to show up. You also need a person who can handle cultural issues and tradition.
   

• Create an Attitude of Fun
  Someone who can inspire a sense of humour and celebration in the hearts of the guests.
   

• Humility
  This means that the speaker/s will remain the centre of attention for the event not the MC.

Questions you can ask that will reveal the amount of risk you might be taking by using the inexperienced:

1) How many events have you MC’d before?

2) Do you have any references / testimonials / letters of recommendation from other couples that you can show us?

3) What hotels / venues have you worked at?

4) What is your fee?

5) What is the MCs background and what do they know about the task of being an event MC?

It is a rare treat to find an internal Manager who is confident enough to use the microphone to inspire and motivate their audience and keep clear of the politics that may be involved. An outsider can bring the impartiality necessary to link presenters and to elevate the results. Making the event one to really remember for it's results.

For this arrangement to succeed, you would need an extremely competent, experienced and skilful MC who can build anticipation, highlight the positive, link presentations and bring out the humour and emotion in the audience. The truth is that having MC’d a couple of wedding's and the company sales conference does not give you the skills to be a truly professional MC.

 
What Makes A Professional MC?

1) They will be familiar with the responsibilities of the other professionals working at the venue. There is an immediate understanding and rapport that helps in the execution of their job.

2) Using their talent the MC provides an added sparkle that only comes with experience. By creating a feeling that people are at a very special event, the MC is making the event unique.

3) An MC can anticipate, recognise and deal directly with any issues that may arise. This can be done with ease; without disrupting the atmosphere of the event or disturbing people.

4) A professional MC is familiar with the timing of events. They are trained to coordinate each important step, and make any necessary adjustments.

5) They have the talent to bring all the aspects of the event together to create an appropriate atmosphere taking into account the personalities of the company, or organisation.

6) A true pro will do the necessary preparation in order to make the day go smoothly. They will also take the time during their preparation to get a sense of the occasion and to make sure that sense is encouraged and fostered during the event.

Chose your MC wisely. It may prove costly if you don't. Do what many leading meeting planners are encouraging people to do - eliminate the risk of embarrassment by using the services of a professional MC. You will be so glad you did.

For more information contact Kerry Larkan.