Farewell Speech
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A Farewell Speech is a speech by a person leaving a position or place, that is directed to their colleagues.
- Context:
- It can range from being a Spoken Farewell Speech to being a Written Farewell Speech.
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- Example(s):
- "Team, it has been an honor to work with you these past n years to ACHIEVE_MISSION. The collaboration, insights, and challenges we've shared have been invaluable to me. So many stories to share … That said, given X, Y compels me to more directly harness Y. Please keep in touch to tell me about your future successes. I wish you all the best and hope our paths cross again soon."
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- See: Introductory Speech.
References
2021
- (Wikipedia, 2021) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farewell_speech Retrieved:2021-4-30.
- A farewell speech or farewell address is a speech given by an individual leaving a position or place. They are often used by public figures such as politicians as a capstone to the preceding career, or as statements delivered by persons relating to reasons for their leaving. The term is often used as a euphemism for "retirement speech," though it is broader in that it may include geographical or even biological conclusion.
In the Classics, a term for a dignified and poetic farewell speech is apobaterion (ἀποβατήριον), standing opposed to the epibaterion, the corresponding speech made upon arrival.
- A farewell speech or farewell address is a speech given by an individual leaving a position or place. They are often used by public figures such as politicians as a capstone to the preceding career, or as statements delivered by persons relating to reasons for their leaving. The term is often used as a euphemism for "retirement speech," though it is broader in that it may include geographical or even biological conclusion.
2019
- https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/giving-a-farewell-speech-at-work
- QUOTE: ... A farewell speech is a professional gesture you may deliver to your colleagues if and when you’re leaving the workplace. You might give a farewell speech when you are retiring, leaving your organization to pursue other opportunities or leaving your department or branch to work in another location within the same company. Individuals sometimes give farewell speeches in their offices on their last day with the company or at official leaving parties or ceremonies.
A well-written job farewell speech can leave a good lasting impression on your colleagues. Writing down what you want to say can help you feel calmer and more confident when it is time to give your speech. Follow these steps to write an effective farewell speech:
- Draft an outline
- Write an introduction
- Expand on your ideas with the right tone
- Edit your speech
- Ask for a trusted colleague’s opinion
- QUOTE: ... A farewell speech is a professional gesture you may deliver to your colleagues if and when you’re leaving the workplace. You might give a farewell speech when you are retiring, leaving your organization to pursue other opportunities or leaving your department or branch to work in another location within the same company. Individuals sometimes give farewell speeches in their offices on their last day with the company or at official leaving parties or ceremonies.