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After Dinner Speakers for Your Office Christmas Party
The immediate thought that springs to mind when you think of after dinner speakers isn’t usually the office Christmas party; however, if you want an original party idea that will be talked about for years after, then booking after dinner speakers should be a real consideration.
The Christmas party is all about giving the staff an opportunity to let their hair down and enjoy themselves after a year’s hard work (at the business’ expense of course). After dinner speakers will keep the momentum flowing once everyone is full of turkey and wine; making sure the mood is right and the festive cheer is high.
Choosing the right after dinner speakers for the Christmas party
If you book serious after dinner speakers, you run the risk of giving the event too corporate a feel. That’s why comedy and cabaret speakers are ideal for Christmas parties.
Before choosing your guest, think about the demographic make-up of the office. Which speakers are most suited to their taste? Make sure their comedy style is appropriate for the audience – you don’t want to leave anyone going home offended, nor do you want to leave them bored out of their minds.
Booking someone with celebrity status is another sure fire way of wooing the staff. They don’t necessarily have to be the most high profile name – an up-and-coming star or a cult favourite can do the trick just as well.
The range of speakers you have to choose from is huge. It’s worth gauging the opinions of your staff and drafting a shortlist before you make your final decision.
As well as the speech, your staff will have the opportunity to mingle with the guest after the speech and capture some photos and autographs, meaning that that year’s Christmas party will truly go down in history!