A Wider Net

Dale Irvin, the worlds only Professional Summarizer, recently added life to one of our client’s meetings. As an event emcee, he can effectively summarize each segment of an event into a content-reinforcing comedic segment. He does this on site, with little preparation.  Apparently, this is partially because he’s a member of Mensa and he’s really, really smart. You can find this nugget of knowledge on his up close and personal section where you can also learn about the ubiquitous “tittle”.

I love the concept of a Professional Summarizer. In traditional speaking terms, we’re trained to communicate in three parts: Tell them what you’re about to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you just told them.  Mr. Irvin is stage three - the “tell them what you just told them” part. And they pay better attention because otherwise they won’t get the jokes. It becomes: Tell them what you’re about to tell them, tell them, then step aside and let Dale sum it up for you.

Comedy is an ideal way to reinforce content, transition between lengthy segments, and revitalize an otherwise drifting audience.