I am a little under stress, just a few hours left not even a day and I have to prepare a speech. It's a farewell party which my colleagues and I are throwing for the head of our department who is leaving and at the same time welcoming the new head of the department. We respect and love our departing head of the department and believe that the new one is equally good.
My colleagues have asked me to prepare a farewell speech that truly speaks from our hearts, but I am falling short of the right words to express our true feelings. I know there are smart people here, and someone would be kind enough to provide me with such a beautiful speech.
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Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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My colleagues have asked me to prepare a farewell speech that truly speaks from our hearts, but I am falling short of the right words to express our true feelings. I know there are smart people here, and someone would be kind enough to provide me with such a beautiful speech.
Regards,
Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Hi Sultana,
I hope this reaches you before your deadline. In any case, you and those reading this post can use this for future reference.
In any farewell speech, the focus must be on the employee who is leaving. Ideally, you must begin with a short introduction as to why the function is organized and then give a brief update of the person, e.g., begin with when the person joined, his job profile, his contribution, and possibly also touch upon his education and family background.
Next, move on to express your appreciation of his contribution as an employee and a colleague and refer to some personal qualities of the person that were much appreciated by all. Highlight a few facets of the person that were unknown to others, e.g., if the person is a good painter/has a passion for social work, etc.
Conclude with warm appreciation for the contribution the person has made, the influence on the functional area in particular and the company in general, and why the company and the colleagues will miss the person. Wish the person all success and invite the senior-most person or a very close associate to offer a token of appreciation and love from all.
At the same time, welcome the new boss warmly and refer to a couple of his/her very well-accepted qualities which make him/her the ideal person to take over from the retiring senior. Assure the new person of whole-hearted support on behalf of all and wish him all the best in the new role.
You can tweak the above to meet your specific requirements.
To get an idea of how to improve your writing style and to be motivated, you can visit the following Inspirational and Motivational Blogs:
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- www.poweract.blogspot.com - Weekly Blog
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From India, Mumbai
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498I hope this reaches you before your deadline. In any case, you and those reading this post can use this for future reference.
In any farewell speech, the focus must be on the employee who is leaving. Ideally, you must begin with a short introduction as to why the function is organized and then give a brief update of the person, e.g., begin with when the person joined, his job profile, his contribution, and possibly also touch upon his education and family background.
Next, move on to express your appreciation of his contribution as an employee and a colleague and refer to some personal qualities of the person that were much appreciated by all. Highlight a few facets of the person that were unknown to others, e.g., if the person is a good painter/has a passion for social work, etc.
Conclude with warm appreciation for the contribution the person has made, the influence on the functional area in particular and the company in general, and why the company and the colleagues will miss the person. Wish the person all success and invite the senior-most person or a very close associate to offer a token of appreciation and love from all.
At the same time, welcome the new boss warmly and refer to a couple of his/her very well-accepted qualities which make him/her the ideal person to take over from the retiring senior. Assure the new person of whole-hearted support on behalf of all and wish him all the best in the new role.
You can tweak the above to meet your specific requirements.
To get an idea of how to improve your writing style and to be motivated, you can visit the following Inspirational and Motivational Blogs:
- www.actspot.wordpress.com - Daily Blog
- www.poweract.blogspot.com - Weekly Blog
Regards
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Jacob,
Thank you so much. I appreciate it, and it's people like you that surely make this world a better place. I tried on my own, and I shall add a few more points like pointing out the positive side of the person and how, as being the team leader, has motivated us at times when we were really low.
With kind regards, Akhtar Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it, and it's people like you that surely make this world a better place. I tried on my own, and I shall add a few more points like pointing out the positive side of the person and how, as being the team leader, has motivated us at times when we were really low.
With kind regards, Akhtar Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Hi Sultana,
I am delighted that you have taken the time to thank me and for your kind words of appreciation for my reply. It really heartens me when a person attempts to take up a challenge as you have done, and I am sure the experience would have both encouraged you and made you feel confident in your abilities. I am also certain that you did a wonderful job with the farewell and welcome speeches.
Warm regards
From India, Mumbai
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I am delighted that you have taken the time to thank me and for your kind words of appreciation for my reply. It really heartens me when a person attempts to take up a challenge as you have done, and I am sure the experience would have both encouraged you and made you feel confident in your abilities. I am also certain that you did a wonderful job with the farewell and welcome speeches.
Warm regards
From India, Mumbai
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Jacob,
I just wanted to let you know that I wrote a speech and then tried to put all that I wanted to say on behalf of the entire team in a poem form. It was a hit. I read the poem in front of 50 or more people and then presented it to the General Manager before he left us. He was really touched, and everyone got a little emotional. It was short, and the feelings could not be put down any better.
Thanks,
Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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I just wanted to let you know that I wrote a speech and then tried to put all that I wanted to say on behalf of the entire team in a poem form. It was a hit. I read the poem in front of 50 or more people and then presented it to the General Manager before he left us. He was really touched, and everyone got a little emotional. It was short, and the feelings could not be put down any better.
Thanks,
Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Hi,
Putting your thoughts into verse takes a lot of effort, and I am certain you did a fabulous job of it. In fact, I hope people reading this post will take note of the fact that one can break out of the regimented mold and attempt to be creative and different, as you have done. Heartiest congratulations.
From India, Mumbai
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Putting your thoughts into verse takes a lot of effort, and I am certain you did a fabulous job of it. In fact, I hope people reading this post will take note of the fact that one can break out of the regimented mold and attempt to be creative and different, as you have done. Heartiest congratulations.
From India, Mumbai
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Jacob,
Well, what I believe is every individual has it in him or her, a little guidance and a little motivation surely help. If you have the concepts right, building on it is not that difficult; it's just that at times you are just a little scared to try something new.
It's just like trying a new cuisine; you are scared of how it would taste. But if only one believed that how bad could it really be, either your taste buds would appreciate the new taste or it might not, but at least you tried something new.
But you know something, your response when I was in a mode of fight or flight really helped, and I shall always remember that.
Regards,
Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Well, what I believe is every individual has it in him or her, a little guidance and a little motivation surely help. If you have the concepts right, building on it is not that difficult; it's just that at times you are just a little scared to try something new.
It's just like trying a new cuisine; you are scared of how it would taste. But if only one believed that how bad could it really be, either your taste buds would appreciate the new taste or it might not, but at least you tried something new.
But you know something, your response when I was in a mode of fight or flight really helped, and I shall always remember that.
Regards,
Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Hi,
Well said, and I really liked the analogy of trying out a new cuisine. I just wish the numerous students who blindly ask questions on here without even caring to make some effort to find the solutions would take inspiration from you. I am glad that in some ways I helped you take the plunge, but I am actually even more delighted that you took on the challenge and approached it in a very innovative way. Way to go.
Best wishes,
Jacob
From India, Mumbai
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Well said, and I really liked the analogy of trying out a new cuisine. I just wish the numerous students who blindly ask questions on here without even caring to make some effort to find the solutions would take inspiration from you. I am glad that in some ways I helped you take the plunge, but I am actually even more delighted that you took on the challenge and approached it in a very innovative way. Way to go.
Best wishes,
Jacob
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Jacob,
Now, if I may once again bother you, I need a little help here. I work in a department where we conduct workshops for the crew members to help them understand human factors, which is a major contributory factor in all accidents. The goal is for them to be able to identify threats and, when faced with any abnormal situation, respond to ensure a safe and efficient flight. We require new facilitators for this purpose. I have already created a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding the selection of facilitators, but now I need to create an application form. It's not that difficult, but I want it to be a little different. I aim to measure their confidence level and assess if they would be able to stand in front of senior and experienced crew members. I want them to be competent and articulate why they want to be a facilitator. Is it the subject itself that fascinates them?
I want the questionnaire to be answered in an interesting and revealing way.
Kind regards,
Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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Now, if I may once again bother you, I need a little help here. I work in a department where we conduct workshops for the crew members to help them understand human factors, which is a major contributory factor in all accidents. The goal is for them to be able to identify threats and, when faced with any abnormal situation, respond to ensure a safe and efficient flight. We require new facilitators for this purpose. I have already created a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding the selection of facilitators, but now I need to create an application form. It's not that difficult, but I want it to be a little different. I aim to measure their confidence level and assess if they would be able to stand in front of senior and experienced crew members. I want them to be competent and articulate why they want to be a facilitator. Is it the subject itself that fascinates them?
I want the questionnaire to be answered in an interesting and revealing way.
Kind regards,
Sultana
From Pakistan, Karachi
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