CHAPTER 6: OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS
The opening of your presentation prepares people for what they’re going to hear. The closing reminds them about what they heard and helps them take away key points. Technical professionals tend to fall short with both of these segments.
In addition to framing your presentation, the opening and closing provide a foundation that supports it. If your presentation is a weekly 10-minute status report to your team, you can skip the formal opening and closing. Otherwise, consider the suggestions in this chapter for delivering a strong opening and closing.
How to deliver a strong opening
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