Have you ever given a presentation? We are sure you are aware of the importance of the first impression but can you guarantee that your audience would find your presentation interesting? Do you know how to best attract their attention? 1. __ them!
A well-prepared PRESENTATION usually consists of three main parts: OPENING, BODY, and CLOSING.
Did you know that the first three minutes of a presentation are the most important? Do you know how to 2. __ your audience’s attention?
How interesting does this sound: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a pleasure to be with you here today. My name is… and I am in charge of… We are here today to…? This is perfectly all right but what you really want to do is to make them laugh, to shock them, to provoke them or to bring back memories, i.e., you want to hook your audience!
HOOKING the AUDIENCE
A good hook has a clear relationship to your topic and leads right into it.
Asking several questions in a 4. _ can work well. Do you remember your first presentation? What was it about? What were you worried about? What was the reaction of your colleagues? 3. _ the knowledge, emotions and experience of most people in the audience has to be carefully prepared.
