Co-Presenter Agreement Sheet

This job aid is designed to help co-presenters come together and work out their presentation. This worksheet also acts as a contract to help speaking partners work with comfort and respect.

Speaker Names:

Presentation or Session Title:

The purpose of our presentation is to:________________________________________

What is appropriate dress for the presentation?____________________

Who will lead off the presentation?____________________

How long will this person speak?______________________

What is the transition to the next speaker?____________________

Who is the second speaker?____________________

How long will this person speak?____________________

What is the transition to the next speaker (if applicable)?____________________

Who is the third speaker (if applicable)?______________________

How long will this person speak?____________________

What is the final transition?____________________

Who will facilitate question-and-answer sessions?____________________

What is our signal if we wish to share insights or provide additional information while someone else is speaking?_______________

In filling out this worksheet, the speakers agree to

•  keep within their allotted time limit (give or take five minutes)

•  avoid being a distraction while another speaker is presenting

•  pay attention to the other speakers' part of the presentation

•  stick to the agreed-upon agenda

•  use the agreed-upon signal and wait for acknowledgement before interjecting.