How to start a presentation

[nyggus]

Hello.

Imagine you have an interview. You are to start a short PowerPoint presentation--what would be your first sentence?

I would really appreciate your reply!

Best wishes,
Nyggus

[MikeNewYork]

Hello.

Imagine you have an interview. You are to start a short PowerPoint presentation--what would be your first sentence?

I would really appreciate your reply!

Best wishes,
Nyggus

How about: First, I'd like to introduce myself.

[nyggus]

How about: First, I'd like to introduce myself.

Thanks, MikeNewYork. Well, this is not a bad start... So, you say that in such a situation I don't have to start my talk like I start my letters ("Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam" or something like that)? Actually, this is my main puzzle .

Best,
Nyggus

[MikeNewYork]

Thanks, MikeNewYork. Well, this is not a bad start... So, you say that in such a situation I don't have to start my talk like I start my letters ("Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam" or something like that)? Actually, this is my main puzzle .

Best,
Nyggus

I see no reason for that type of salutation.

[Ouisch]

It depends upon the subject of your presentation, and on your audience. Are these co-workers whom you know? Or a group of folks you've never met? If your audience is completely unfamiliar, it's best to be straight and to the point: "Good morning (or afternoon), everyone, I'm ____________, and I'm pleased to present to you.....(and then briefly describe the subject of your Powerpoint presentation)."

[nyggus]

Thanks MikeNewYork and Ouisch. Hopefully it will be fine!

Best wishes,
Nyggus

[MikeNewYork]

Thanks MikeNewYork and Ouisch. Hopefully it will be fine!

Best wishes,
Nyggus

You're welcome.

[BobK]

It depends upon the subject of your presentation, and on your audience. Are these co-workers whom you know? Or a group of folks you've never met? If your audience is completely unfamiliar, it's best to be straight and to the point: "Good morning (or afternoon), everyone, I'm ____________, and I'm pleased to present to you.....(and then briefly describe the subject of your Powerpoint presentation)."

In addition, I'd add that I've often been in the audience for presentations to co-workers (but in a company with tens of thousands on the pay-roll), in which the first screen of the presentation would show title of pres., date, author, and maybe some indication of the author's role and/or credentials. At trade shows and conferences this was even more common.

I've never used one, but PowerPoint might itself supply a template.

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