An effective public speaking introduction MUST HAVE 4 parts: Opening, Audience Benefit, Thesis, and Preview. FREE 7 Instant Tips for Confident & Composed Public Speaking
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If you don't get it right, people won't be motivated to keep listening.
Here's how to structure an effective presentation opening or introduction. It works for informative or persuasive presentations.

1. An attention grabber or attention getter. This is also called a presentation opening but it must fit within the overall introduction. It is the very first thing you say and should last about 30 seconds or so. This is a key component in drawing your audiences' attention.

2. Audience benefit. Listeners want to know why they are listening. What is the benefit to them specifically? Tell them in just two to three sentences what they will get out of the presentation. This is another great way to gain your audiences' attention. Many presenters skip this but when learning how to make a presentation introduction, it is a fundamental skill. If you explain the audience's benefits, you'll stand out.

3. State the main point. This step is sometimes called how to write a thesis statement thesis statement for a presentation. This is the central idea and primary theme running through your whole presentation. The thesis statement it direct and concise, and about one sentence. If this isn't super clear, you're not going to get very far. When learning how to make a presentation introduction, this is the key and unreplaceable part. You simply must state your main point well.

4. Preview statement. This is a one sentence road map of the coming content. Forecast your key points as briefly as possible. A single word or short phrase for each coming point is ideal. Giving details in your preview will confuse your listeners because it will sound like you are already getting into the body of your presentation. In longer presentations, it is even more important to learn how to make a preview statement. Listeners will need to know your key points to help them keep track. Once you share your preview statement, you're done with your introduction. The very next words out of your mouth should be the first point in the body of your presentation.

For more on how to create an effective presentation opening, see this video next:
5 Best Ways to Start a Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISn4Fip9aH8&index=2&list=PLiObSxAItudIhNiL-qOHOcDhCY4TyRH9K

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