Opening and closing Statements for a Presentation

Presented by Muhammad Mansoor Khan

Start with a good opening

Be confident Positive Impression

Capturing the attention

Opening statements

Keep it brief

Under two minutes

Opening statements

Set Expectations

Describe the objective

what they can expect to learn "What is in it for me?"

Opening statements

Use Your Own Words

Sounds natural

Opening statements

Memorize the Opening

Reduce nervousness

Opening statements

Plan How You Will Be Introduced

Appear credible but not boastful don't want to alienate the audience work in other credentials throughout the presentation

Closing statements

Most important part of a presentation what they heard last

Got what they came for;

Closing statements

Timing

Crucial element
weaken the impact of your presentation Avoiding risk;

Closing statements

Content

how you can help emphasize the key points group the point involve the audience

Closing statements

Memorize the Closing

sounds spontaneous
serve as a reminder

Your closing statement should act as a very clear signal to your audience that you have ended your presentation, and it should also remind the audience of the overall theme and main message you want the audience to takeaway.