F2F Class Notes (Tibo) [S]

Introduction

• Welcome your audience and introduce yourself (Welcome to [name of company or event]. My name is [name] and I am the [job title or background information]. /

  On behalf of [name of company], I’d like to welcome you today. For those of you who don’t already know me, my name is [name] and I am [job title or background]. (formal) /Hi everyone. I’m [name and background]. I’m glad to be here with you today. Now let’s get started. (informal))

• Capture their attention (question / shocking number / story) (Did you know that [insert an interesting fact or shocking statement]?/Have you ever heard that [insert interesting fact or shocking statement]?/Before I start, I’d like to share a quick story about [tell your story]…)
• Identify your number one goal or topic of presentation (Today I’d like to share with you… /By the end of my presentation, I’d like for you to know…)
• Give a quick outline of your presentation (First, I’m going to present… Then I’ll share with you… Finally, ….)
• Provide instructions for how to ask questions (if appropriate for your situation) (If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to interrupt me. I’m happy to answer any questions as we go along./There will be plenty of time for questions at the end.)