RUN IT WELL AND RUN NOT OUT OF TIME

RUN IT WELL AND RUN NOT OUT OF TIME

The inability to focus and concentrate thought-content in a few words is the reason why our programmes run short of time. Anchors introduce speakers too long for speakers to get time enough to speak. Invariably the initial speakers take up too much time leaving the latter ones barely minutes to deliver their words. This sort of mismanagement of time mustn't be. 

Effective moderation requires effective planning. The available time must be apportioned wisely, limiting the number of speakers and sticking to time-limits. Elaborate introduction and conclusive thanksgiving to each speaker by the anchor kills time unduly. This must be avoided. It is better to keep the number of speakers fewer in such programmes that would allow each such greater delivery-time. Also, such wastage of time by way of musical introduction, interlude and conclusion must be avoided in a tight programme schedule. Most important is skilful moderation of the programme which unfortunately never is. Thank you.

Written by Sugata Bose