TOP TIPS When presenting, the first few seconds of your talk are the most important.  You can win, or lose, your audience within the first 10 seconds.  Structuring an opening that grabs attention and sets the scene will mean the audience will be with you for at least the next few seconds. Grab Attention Before you start speaking, your audience will be on your side.  They want to hear what you have to say and are interested in your views.  You job is to meet their expectations.  You can do this by seizing their interest from the beginning. If you are talking to a group about a new idea coming from your division, make sure what you say up front will be interesting to the audience.  For example “By adopting this new process, your …
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