Transcription Acknowledgements in the acceptance speech
One of the general guidelines that we should take into account when preparing an acceptance speech is not to limit ourselves in our thanks. No matter how hard we have worked on our achievements, we will always be indebted to a group of people who in one way or another have influenced our current results.
Acknowledgements are that part of our speech where we have the opportunity to recognize the support of others and generate an atmosphere of reciprocity. We should not consider that the elaboration of the acknowledgements is a simple process or that it can be left to improvisation. This is one of the most important parts of our presentation.
During the development of this session, we will be analyzing some of the general aspects that revolve around this topic. In this way you will be able to increase your knowledge of this type of communicative act.
Should I mention names?
The decision of whether or not to mention names when preparing an acknowledgment will depend on the specific case. You must understand that mentioning names has advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages are that you will achieve greater personalization, so this part of your speech will sound more sincere. On the negative side, mentioning names will almost inevitably mean that you will not include the names of some people who may also feel part of your achievements.
If you want to mention names, it is best to try to be as inclusive as possible. Likewise, close with a phrase such as: "...and all those who I do not mention for lack of time, but who know that I thank you for your infinite support". This type of generic phrases can save a little of the omissions in which you may incur, making the scope of your thanks more extensive.
Thank the developers of the event: While it is true that your thanks should be focused on all the people who have been important in achieving your achievements, you should not forget those who have made it possible to generate the scenario for you to be recognized publicly. You should always reserve a space to thank the producers and developers of the event where you have been honored. Similarly, if there are related brands, companies or investors, it can be positive to show reciprocity towards them.
In case you have an audience, show respect to them and let them know that you are very happy for the support they have given you during the celebration. This type of gratitude is the most used by artists or politicians, who owe their achievements to a great extent, to the support of those who follow them and share their work.
Don't improvise during the acknowledgements: Improvisation during an acceptance speech is a very complex and dangerous resource to use. It is better that such an important part, as the acknowledgements, is elaborated in advance and revised several times to avoid mistakes that can affect your image.
When you are able to master the script you have prepared, you will have more license to add short improvised lines. You should only do this once you have exposed what you have prepared. Reserve this resource as a supplementary element.
Regarding the order in which you are going to give thanks, you should not improvise either. It is better to make a schedule and strive to stick to it. This will help to prevent nerves from taking you out of your speech and you end up improvising too much to fill in the spaces. A good preparation, with the necessary time in advance, will make you look more confident and precise in your words.
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