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23 presentation examples that really work (plus templates!)

• 30 Mar 2023

To help you in your quest for presentation greatness, we’ve gathered 23 of the best business presentation examples out there. These hand-picked ideas range from business PowerPoint presentations, to recruitment presentations, and everything in between.

As a bonus, several of our examples include editable video presentation templates from  Biteable .

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Video presentation examples

Video presentations are our specialty at Biteable. We love them because they’re the most visually appealing and memorable way to communicate.

1. Animated characters

Our first presentation example is a business explainer from Biteable that uses animated characters. The friendly and modern style makes this the perfect presentation for engaging your audience.

Bonus template:  Need a business video presentation that reflects the beautiful diversity of your customers or team? Use  Biteable’s workplace scenes . You can change the skin tone and hair color for any of the animated characters.

2. Conference video

Videos are also ideal solutions for events (e.g. trade shows) where they can be looped to play constantly while you attend to more important things like talking to people and handing out free cheese samples.

For this event presentation sample below, we used bright colours, stock footage, and messaging that reflects the brand and values of the company. All these elements work together to draw the attention of passers-by.

For a huge selection of video presentation templates, take a look at our  template gallery .

Business PowerPoint presentation examples

Striking fear into the hearts of the workplace since 1987, PowerPoint is synonymous with bland, boring presentations that feel more like an endurance test than a learning opportunity. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out these anything-but-boring business PowerPoint presentation examples.

3. Design pointers

This PowerPoint presentation takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how the speakers and users of PowerPoint are the problem, not the software itself.

Even at a hefty 61 slides, the vintage theme, appealing colors, and engaging content keep the viewer interested. It delivers useful and actionable tips on creating a better experience for your audience.

Pixar, as you’d expect, redefines the meaning of PowerPoint in their “22 Rules for Phenomenal Storytelling”. The character silhouettes are instantly recognizable and tie firmly to the Pixar brand. The bright colour palettes are carefully chosen to highlight the content of each slide.

This presentation is a good length, delivering one message per slide, making it easy for an audience to take notes and retain the information.

Google slides examples

If you’re in business, chances are you’ll have come across  slide decks . Much like a deck of cards, each slide plays a key part in the overall ‘deck’, creating a well-rounded presentation.

If you need to inform your team, present findings, or outline a new strategy, slides are one of the most effective ways to do this.

Google Slides is one of the best ways to create a slide deck right now. It’s easy to use and has built-in design tools that integrate with Adobe, Lucidchart, and more. The best part — it’s free!

5. Teacher education

Here’s a slide deck that was created to educate teachers on how to use Google Slides effectively in a classroom. At first glance it seems stuffy and businessy, but if you look closer it’s apparent the creator knows his audience well, throwing in some teacher-friendly content that’s bound to get a smile.

The slides give walkthrough screenshots and practical advice on the different ways teachers can use the software to make their lives that little bit easier and educate their students at the same time.

6. Charity awareness raiser

This next Google slide deck is designed to raise awareness for an animal shelter. It has simple, clear messaging, and makes use of the furry friends it rescues to tug on heartstrings and encourage donations and adoptions from its audience.

Pro tip: Creating a presentation is exciting but also a little daunting. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed — especially if the success of your business or nonprofit depends on it.

Prezi presentation examples

If you haven’t come across  Prezi , it’s a great alternative to using static slides. Sitting somewhere between slides and a video presentation, it allows you to import other content and add motion to create a more engaging viewer experience.

7. Red Bull event recap

This Prezi was created to document the Red Bull stratosphere freefall stunt a few years ago. It neatly captures all the things that Prezi is capable of, including video inserts and the zoom effect, which gives an animated, almost 3D effect to what would otherwise be still images.  

Prezi has annual awards for the best examples of presentations over the year. This next example is one of the 2018 winners. It was made to highlight a new Logitech tool.

8. Logitech Spotlight launch

What stands out here are the juicy colors, bold imagery, and the way the designer has used Prezi to its full extent, including rotations, panning, fades, and a full zoom out to finish the presentation.

Sales presentation examples

If you’re stuck for ideas for your sales presentation, step right this way and check out this video template we made for you.

9. Sales enablement video presentation

In today’s fast-paced sales environment, you need a way to make your sales enablement presentations memorable and engaging for busy reps.  Sales enablement videos  are just the ticket. Use this video presentation template the next time you need to present on your metrics.

10. Zuroa sales deck

If you’re after a sales deck, you can’t go past this example from Zuora. What makes it great? It begins by introducing the worldwide shift in the way consumers are shopping. It’s a global phenomenon, and something we can all relate to.

It then weaves a compelling story about how the subscription model is changing the face of daily life for everyone. Metrics and testimonials from well-known CEOs and executives are included for some slamming social proof to boost the sales message.

Pitch presentation examples

Pitch decks are used to give an overview of business plans, and are usually presented during meetings with customers, investors, or potential partners.

11. Uber pitch deck

This is Uber’s original pitch deck, which (apart from looking a teensy bit dated) gives an excellent overview of their business model and clearly shows how they intended to disrupt a traditional industry and provide a better service to people. Right now, you’re probably very grateful that this pitch presentation was a winner.

You can make your own pitch deck with Biteable, or start with one of our  video templates  to make something a little more memorable.

12. Video pitch template

This video pitch presentation clearly speaks to the pains of everyone who needs to commute and find parking. It then provides the solution with its app that makes parking a breeze.

The video also introduces the key team members, their business strategy, and what they’re hoping to raise in funding. It’s a simple, clear pitch that positions the company as a key solution to a growing, worldwide problem. It’s compelling and convincing, as a good presentation should be.

13. Fyre Festival pitch deck

The most epic example of a recent pitch deck is this one for Fyre Festival – the greatest event that never happened. Marvel at its persuasion, gasp at the opportunity of being part of the cultural experience of the decade, cringe as everything goes from bad to worse.

Despite the very public outcome, this is a masterclass in how to create hype and get funding with your pitch deck using beautiful imagery, beautiful people, and beautiful promises of riches and fame.

Business presentation examples

Need to get the right message out to the right people? Business presentations can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you.

Simply press play and let your video do the talking. No fumbling your words and sweating buckets in front of those potential clients, just you being cool as a cucumber while your presentation does the talking.

Check out two of our popular templates that you can use as a starting point for your own presentations. While they’re business-minded, they’re definitely not boring.

14. Business intro template

Modern graphics, animations, and upbeat soundtracks keep your prospects engaged as they learn about your business, your team, your values, and how you can help them.

15. Business explainer template

Research presentation examples.

When you’re giving a more technical presentation such as research findings, you need to strike the perfect balance between informing your audience and making sure they stay awake.

As a rule, slides are more effective for research presentations, as they are used to support the speaker’s knowledge rather can capture every small detail on screen.

With often dry, complex, and technical subject matter, there can be a temptation for presentations to follow suit. Use images instead of walls of text, and keep things as easy to follow as possible.

16. TrackMaven research deck

TrackMaven uses their endearing mascot to lighten up this data-heavy slide deck. The graphs help to bring life to their findings, and they ensure to only have one bite-size takeaway per slide so that viewers can easily take notes.

17. Wearable tech research report

Obviously, research can get very researchy and there’s not a lot to be done about it. This slide deck below lays out a ton of in-depth information but breaks it up well with quotes, diagrams, and interesting facts to keep viewers engaged while it delivers its findings on wearable technology.

Team presentation examples

Motivating your team can be a challenge at the best of times, especially when you need to gather them together for….another presentation!

18. Team update template

We created this presentation template as an example of how to engage your team. In this case, it’s for an internal product launch. Using colorful animation and engaging pacing, this video presentation is much better than a static PowerPoint, right?

19. Officevibe collaboration explainer

This short slide deck is a presentation designed to increase awareness of the problems of a disengaged team. Bright colors and relevant images combine with facts and figures that compel viewers to click through to a download to learn more about helping their teams succeed.

Recruitment presentation examples

Recruiting the right people can be a challenge. Presentations can help display your team and your business by painting a dynamic picture of what it’s like to work with you.

Videos and animated slides let you capture the essence of your brand and workplace so the right employees can find you.

20. Company culture explainer

If you’re a recruitment agency, your challenge is to stand out from the hundreds of other agencies in the marketplace.

21. Kaizen culture

Showcasing your agency using a slide deck can give employers and employees a feel for doing business with you. Kaizen clearly displays its credentials and highlights its brand values and personality here (and also its appreciation of the coffee bean).

Explainer presentation examples

Got some explaining to do? Using an explainer video is the ideal way to showcase products that are technical, digital, or otherwise too difficult to explain with still images and text.

Explainer videos help you present the features and values of your product in an engaging way that speaks to your ideal audience and promotes your brand at the same time.

22. Product explainer template

23. lucidchart explainer.

Lucidchart does a stellar job of using explainer videos for their software. Their series of explainers-within-explainers entertains the viewer with cute imagery and an endearing brand voice. At the same time, the video is educating its audience on how to use the actual product. We (almost) guarantee you’ll have more love for spiders after watching this one.

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Use Biteable’s brand builder to automatically fetch your company colors and logo from your website and apply them to your entire video with the click of a button. Even add a  clickable call-to-action  button to your video.

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Board Meeting Presentation Template

Preparing for your next board meeting? Make an impression by putting together an impactful presentation with Beautiful.ai’s customizable board meeting presentation template. Our template will help you host a productive, efficient board meeting that reflects on company progress, refines goals, and celebrates company wins.

Use a board meeting presentation to:

• Align on key company initiatives
• Share updates with the board
• Evaluate campaigns or goals

Board Meeting Presentation Sample

Customize your board meeting presentation. Make an impact with your presentation by using graphs, charts, timelines, diagrams, and sales funnels. Each of these graphics can easily be added to your board meeting presentation template with just one click. Some potential slides to include are:

Pro Tips for Your Board Meeting Slides

Consider these tips when building your board meeting slides.

You need an agenda to outline your presentation, but you also need objectives. Explain what you want to get out of the board meeting by stating your objectives up front.

Include brief summaries for each department or section in your presentation. Summaries ensure that your info sticks with the board.

Acknowledge your team members’ hard work. It reminds your board that the people in the company are the most valuable asset in the business.

Your board is busy, and no one likes to have their time wasted. Keep your presentation as concise as possible.

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How to Give a Presentation During a Meeting (Without Screwing Up)

Tips and tricks for being persuasive and keeping your audience engaged.

A methodology for amazing meetings. Say goodbye to boring, long, and unproductive meetings.

Giving a presentation during a meeting may seem easy on the surface, but many factors can get in the way of being effective.

You may be shy and stumble over your words. You may get nervous and rush through things too quickly in hopes of “getting it over with.”

You may even confuse your audience by sharing information in a scattered or illogical way.

It happens to the best of us.

The good news is, with thoughtful preparation, even the shiest among us can give killer presentations that captivate our coworkers.

Here’s how:

• How to start a presentation
• Effective presentation skills ‍
• When to use PowerPoint ‍
• Presentation tips and tricks

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1. How to start a presentation

The best presenters capture audience attention from the beginning. They know that a lackluster start to anything will immediately sow seeds of disengagement.

Whether or not you believe human attention spans are like goldfish , the fact is, a strong start to your presentation will fill the room with energy that perks people up, while a weak start paves the way for staring off into space and discretely checking email.

Here are a few tips to start your next meeting presentation right:

Ask a question

Everyone likes feeling heard. One of the easiest ways to hook an audience from the start is by inviting them to respond to a relevant prompt. If a VP of marketing were giving a presentation about the company’s upcoming brand refresh, they might start by asking something like “How many people here feel like they have a good sense of how we’re perceived as a company?”

Share a story

As humans, we’re wired to pay attention to stories. They’re especially useful when the subject matter at hand isn’t particularly interesting on its own. If a CEO were giving a presentation aimed at motivating the entire company, they might share a story about how many people it once took to operate a battleship.

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2. Effective presentation skills/techniques

Effective presentations are usually the result of careful preparation. Here are a few skills to refine during the preparation phase:

Knowing your audience

Giving an effective presentation means knowing your audience. To earn and sustain their attention, you need to assess what they already know about the subject and how much they care about it.

Use this information to calibrate your approach. You don’t want to assume they’re enthusiastic experts if they’re not, but you also want to respect their intelligence by meeting them where they are without lecturing them.

It’s a delicate balancing act, but when you get it right, you’ll leave them enough room to figure some things out on their own.

WHAT Ask questions that anyone in the audience could answer. ‍ WHY This allows you to engage the room and keep the audience energy level high.

Framing your story

If you’ve ever watched TEDTalks, you know firsthand that many of the best presentations unfold like a detective story. The speaker presents a problem, describes the quest for a solution, and leads the audience to a collective “aha” moment where their perspective shifts and they become even more engaged. 

Take the time to plot your points in a meaningful way so that your message is not only easy to follow, but also easy to remember. That means eliminating any diversions that don’t serve the story. 

When framed correctly, even the most serious and complex subjects can be riveting.

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3. When to use a PowerPoint and when not to

PowerPoints have become the de facto tool of choice for meeting presentations. You can share visuals, advance slides with the click of a mouse, and they don’t take a ton of technical or design chops to look pretty.

The problem is, people tend to hide behind them. While it’s undeniably handy, PowerPoint isn’t the best vehicle for every presentation.

You should use a PowerPoint when:

• You want to review team progress against metrics
• You need to share a revenue report
• You have a lot of technical and/or data-rich information to convey

You shouldn’t use a PowerPoint when:  

• You need to create a strong connection with your audience
• You have an important story to tell (e.g. why the company is pivoting)
• You want to motivate and inspire people

If you’re still on the fence about whether you should use a PowerPoint for your next presentation, consider the goal of the meeting.

When your meeting goal is something straightforward, like assigning action items or reviewing team performance, go for the PowerPoint. 

If you’re aiming to convey something less cerebral—and potentially more emotional—don’t distance yourself from the message. Leave PowerPoint (and all technology) out of the equation.

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4. Presentation tips and tricks

There are a few universal tips that will make your next presentation more effective no matter what it’s about:

Follow a logical structure ‍ Even if you can’t think of a relevant story, the information you present have a clear structure to keep people on track.

Slow down ‍ Speaking too fast breeds boredom and confusion. Even if you think you talk slow, talk slower.

Use questions as segues ‍ In addition to being great presentation starters, asking questions enables the presenter to shift from one topic to another without losing momentum.

Build your confidence ‍ Letting your personality shine through is a surefire way to convince people they should listen. Practice your presentation until it feels like you’re talking to a friend.

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How To Prepare a Meeting Presentation - 10 Practical Tips

Many of us will likely be required to give a presentation in a meeting at some point in our careers. And while it may be intimidating to stand in front of a group of people at 9 am and plainly state your thoughts, if done well, it can help skyrocket your confidence, credibility, and of course, career.

What's Inside?

But meeting presentations are just so easy to screw up. After all, compressing complicated business topics into a short series of slides is a challenge in itself. But then you also have to go and present those ideas to a group of people in such a way that they will understand and get on board with your ideas.

However, when delivered successfully, presentations may be a powerful tool for spreading your ideas. But not just that. A powerhouse presentation will also instill within the audience a fresh perspective on the presenter's authority and credibility.

And for that very purpose, here at Decktopus, we have put together a list of some of the most effective strategies you can use to plan, deliver, and follow up on your meeting presentation, so the next time you feel a bit overwhelmed, you can still get out there and captivate the audience!

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Know Your Audience

Before you put pen to paper, you first need to know to whom you will be presenting your ideas. And this means much more than knowing the names and credentials of each audience member.

A successful presenter must know her audience in excruciating detail. This includes their level of grasp on the subject, education, sense of humor, what they ate last night, and all other idiosyncrasies you can use to increase their immersion in the presentation.

Think of yourself as a second-hand car dealer. If a client came in wearing a Prada suit, you wouldn’t show them the Reliant Robin that’s been lying around for the last twenty years with rust patterns beginning to resemble famous prophets. No, you would direct them to the shiny new Mercedes that just came in yesterday.

This is because, even though you might want to sell a particular car, the client may not be interested in that specific design. And as a successful dealer, you must consider what your customer may be interested in beforehand and offer them the exact car or, in this case, presentation they want.

Use the information you have on your audience to structure your approach. For instance, you don’t want to use strings of big words if the audience isn’t as knowledgeable on the subject as you.

And similarly, decide on how much conversation grease you need to use depending on how much you think they will be invested in the presentation. For example, if you catch someone yawning, it might be just the opportunity to break the fourth wall and joke with them about the time they passed out on the copy machine.

It’s a complex recipe to make, but when you get it right, you’ll not only secure your audience’s attention but also make your message all the more memorable.

Do Your Research

A successful meeting begins before it even begins. The better your meeting preparation, the more effective your meeting will be.

When you arrive unprepared for a meeting, it shows that you aren't giving the meeting — or, more frustratingly, its audience — priority.

The good news is that everyone can deliver captivating presentations to their audience with careful research.

To be ready for queries, you must be knowledgeable in your subject. However, you also need to know how to mold it to convey the message you want the audience to take away.

Know the presentation's goals inside and out, and try to determine what the audience will find most interesting rather than what you are most eager to share with them.

Share the statistics that will have the biggest influence on your audience and that best support your arguments. To help make your point, use graphs, charts, or other visual materials.

Also, don’t forget to prepare a list of questions in advance. You'd be surprised at how impressed the audience would be to learn that you have done your research before the meeting.

Outline Your Presentation

As we mentioned in ‘Top Presentation Statistics for 2022’ most people consider ‘the story’ the most important and memorable part of a presentation. This means that your meeting presentation has to follow a well-structured narrative.

For most purposes, a modified version of the simple three-step presentation structure will be a suitable foundation to deliver a message successfully. Let’s go into more detail on how to make good use of each step.

Introduction

In any presentation, the primary objective of the introduction is to present the topic of discussion and the key message of the presentation itself. Some phrases you can use in this section are:

• 'Today I would like to talk about a very critical issue with our...'
• 'It is vital to understand that...'
• 'I believe this can be solved by...'

This section of your presentation supports your primary message. Each of your main points should be discussed in a clear and logical order. As you go, be sure to explain how these points relate to one another and to your main point. Phrases like the following may be beneficial:

• ‘Firstly, we must consider…’
• ‘As I mentioned before, this will enable us to…’
• ‘We must keep in mind the effects of…’

The ending of your presentation is an excellent chance to go over your key messages and their significance. In this section, you may benefit from a heavier use of literary techniques if the context is suitable to do so. Some typical phrases from the conclusion sections are:

• ‘Having seen the data, I am sure that you will agree with me when I say…’
• ‘And remember…’

This simple template should provide a suitable basis for you to expand according to the specificities of your presentation.

For example, it is common to see some meeting presentations require a much larger introduction section if the topics explained include many complex components. On the other hand, some may find it more beneficial to keep it short and punctual to evoke emotion in the audience.

Create a First Draft

“It doesn’t matter if it’s good right now, it just needs to exist.” — Austin Kleon

Most of us who are not in the antiques and collectibles industry can probably agree that the first version of something is usually not the best. The same principle goes for preparing meeting presentations as well.

The great thing about first drafts is that they give you the chance to visualize all the material you have developed thus far. Once you can see all your ideas in one place, you can start building off them, making additions where they may be helpful or omissions where necessary.

It will also serve as a creative playground. A solid practice among writers is to write down everything that comes to your mind and then pick and choose the sections that you think will be the best for the slide.

Design Your Presentation Slides

To most of us, a presentation’s graphic design side may seem a bit of a hassle. And according to Northern Illinois University , ‘Poorly designed presentation materials’ is one of the areas that students struggle with the most.

This is an important aspect of any successful presentation. Because, no matter how interesting your message is, if your audience is unable to keep up with the presentation, they are unlikely to be immersed in the content. The key to a successful presentation design is to structure it in such a way that it supports the message with eye-catching imagery while remaining simplistic.

There are several tried and tested tactics you can use to calibrate your visuals for this exact purpose:

• Avoid huge blocks of text
• Present one key point per slide
• Use quotes, images, and infographics
• Choose a font size that is visible when projected
• Keep the number of fonts to a minimum

Rehearse a Lot, Rehearse Aloud!

Rehearsal is critical for delivering an effective presentation. Rehearsing boosts your confidence, ensures you fully understand your material, and allows you to hone your presentation skills before the big meet.

It is critical to practice delivering your speech as well as using your visual aids, as many bits of hardware have a nasty tendency to malfunction right in the middle of a presentation.

This way, you will be better prepared for the actual presentation and get specific insights about its current state that you can use to tweak certain areas. For example, if the presentation takes a bit too long in your rehearsal, you will know, and be able to shorten it before actually getting in front of the audience.

Also, you might want to take this chance to choose and refine your mimics and gestures too, as these also play a prominent role in successfully conveying the desired message.

Prepare Written Notes

Generally, most people tend to believe that if they are delivering a presentation or a speech, they must be able to do so entirely from memory, without the use of notes. They seem to believe notes are cheating or make them appear unsure of their material. But it could not be further from the truth!

As a matter of fact, many public figures oftentimes make use of small notes in their speeches or presentations. This shows that they know the importance of sticking to your predetermined flow structure, and are aware that without a little reminder, it is entirely possible to lose track in the moment.

And what better way to remind yourself of your next topic of discussion than a small note?

Below we listed two of the most common types of notes used in speeches and presentations.

A4 Sheets of Paper

For more complex or longer topics, placing your notes on sheets of paper may work much better than other types of notes, simply because it allows you to write down so much more information. Just imagine trying to fit a 40-slide presentation into cue cards!

Advantages:

• Much more room for more detailed notes
• Can read verbatim in the worst-case scenario
• Can serve as a script if the presentation format allows it

Disadvantages:

• Looks very unprofessional if the presenter is standing
• Much larger and easy to drop

These little cards are an absolute wonder for many public speakers, but can also be used very effectively when doing a meeting presentation.

There are different ways to use cue cards, but the most effective way seems to be to note down the topic of discussion for that duration of the presentation and a sentence transition to move on to the next topic. Cue cards are also notoriously slippery. So don’t forget to number them just in case.

• Much smaller and easy to carry
• Barely visible, and doesn’t hurt your credibility
• Very limited space to write notes
• Can cause confusion if numbered/ordered incorrectly

Engage The Audience

According to the University of Minnesota Extension , "Tasks and processes that engage group members will help create more effective meetings and good results." Now, this should not come as a huge shock. Because if you think about it, the more you manage to engage your audience with the content, the more immersive and memorable it will be for them.

By giving your audience a chance to go beyond listening, and interact with your content, you will be establishing a basis for discussion around the topics in your presentation. This will not only make people more interested and invested in what you have to say but also work actively to find points of discussion within it.

Also, if you've ever been nervous in front of an audience, you'll understand how much of a difference it makes in terms of atmosphere when you can get the audience engaged right away. It not only helps you to gain confidence and calm your nerves, but it can also significantly improve the impact of your words.

Start Your Presentation Right

8 seconds. You have that much time to capture the interest of your audience. Between 2000 and 2015, decreased by about a quarter, and our ability to focus has since fallen behind that of the notoriously ill-focused goldfish, who are able to focus on a task or object for 9 seconds.

So clearly, the opening of your presentation has to pique the interest of your audience. Here are some ways to do that:

• Tell a story: You must engage your audience if you want to ace a presentation. The easiest approach to achieve this is to include a little story that relates to your presentation and the reason you are discussing that subject. If appropriate, you can draw the audience's attention by sharing brief, memorable anecdotes from your own experiences.

We are more likely to listen and remember information when it is presented in this way because the human brain enjoys a good story. Additionally, we are more responsive and less skeptical to the information that is about to be conveyed.

• Ask a question: Questions are one of the most interactive ways to start a presentation. You can pose a question and ask for a show of hands to maximize audience engagement.

Questions trigger a mental reflex known as “ instinctive elaboration .” When asked, they take over the mind and that may be a strong starting point for a meeting.

Typically, rhetorical questions are designed to grab the audience's attention and nudge them toward forming an opinion. Just make sure the inquiry leads them to concur with the main point of your presentation.

• Use a short icebreaker activity: Icebreakers are a creditworthy method of engaging your audience.

Our brain is very sociable and loves to engage with others. So, prepare a little icebreaker to get everyone chatting. Although they might not be crucial in terms of content, they play a crucial role in engagement.

Leave nothing to chance and be sure you thoroughly prepare your opening because it could set the tone for the rest of the meeting. A strong start to your presentation will rouse the interest of the audience while a lackluster opening invites blank stares.

Encourage Questions and Discussions

There might not always be time for questions but you should always be prepared to be broiled just in case. No matter how bad it sounds, receiving questions means that your audience is listening.

What’s more, questions allow you to clarify anything that was unclear and to expand on a specific topic that your audience is interested in or that you forgot to cover.

Try to not go through the facts in your presentation in its entirety. Instead, give your audience ample opportunity to ask questions. You can then address any issues or further explore any concepts they don't comprehend in this way.

Since the audience typically asks questions out of genuine interest rather than to trip you up, think of it as a great opportunity to consider how you may expand your work.

Making the audience active participants by encouraging questions and discussions also makes it simpler for them to remember what they've learned.

And here's something that might help if you're anxious about answering questions: If there's someone in the audience you know and trust, ask them to ask you a question. Even better, give them the question they’ll be asking. That way, you can get things started and boost your confidence.

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Five tips to set yourself apart.

Never underestimate the power of great communication. It can help you land the job of your dreams, attract investors to back your idea, or elevate your stature within your organization. But while there are plenty of good speakers in the world, you can set yourself apart out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over. Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired together are more memorable); don’t underestimate the power of your voice (raise and lower it for emphasis); give your audience something extra (unexpected moments will grab their attention); rehearse (the best speakers are the best because they practice — a lot).

I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.

• Carmine Gallo is a Harvard University instructor, keynote speaker, and author of 10 books translated into 40 languages. Gallo is the author of The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman  (St. Martin’s Press).

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Giving a meeting presentation might seem daunting, but taking time to prepare and practice can take your confidence to new heights. Try out these tips!

Nothing induces a yawn quite like someone monotonously reading information from slides. If this is you, then you might be dragging your team through meeting presentations that just don’t get points across in impactful ways. There’s a better way — or more accurately, ways — to do it. This article is your guide to confidently giving a powerful presentation that gets the point across while engaging your team.

What are the different types of presentations?

How to prepare for a meeting presentation, how should you begin a meeting presentation.

• What you should do during your presentation

Ways to wrap up your presentation

• 7 tips to have the best meeting presentation

Think about the reasons why you might call a meeting. You could be sharing project updates, encouraging your team after an exhausting project, or sharing important information about new company policies. Each of these meetings calls for a different type of presentation, but here’s the catch: The best practices for meeting presentations remain the same. We’ll get to those in a moment, but first, below are some presentation types you should get to know.

1 Informative

Informative presentations educate, update, or advise your team. You’re basically laying a foundation upon which your team can do the best possible job. Some potential occasions for informative presentations include introducing a new time tracking system or explaining how to use a new software platform.

During an informative meeting, you might display examples, comparisons, or graphs. But that’s not always the most fun (okay, maybe it’s never the most fun). Simplify complex information by playing games, including a video, or pursuing other ways to add some excitement to your presentation. 

Use a meeting management tool like Fellow to prepare for your presentation and have all your notes in one place.

2 Instructive

During instructive presentations, you get to play teacher. You’ll give your team detailed directions on how to reach collective and company goals. Think of them like a manual: They should tell your team how to use their tools to get the job done. But be sure to make them more exciting than manuals! Interactive, hands-on lessons can help make a cut and dry subject more engaging for your team.

3 Persuasive

Persuasive presentations convince attendees to adopt a viewpoint or agree with a proposed action plan. When you lead a persuasive meeting, you’ll typically provide anecdotes and rich details to engage listeners’ emotions. There’s really no better way to connect people with an argument – everyone loves a story. Persuasion is a particularly effective tactic in investor meetings .

4 Motivational

Inspiration and encouragement are the bread and butter of motivational presentations, which get your team excited to take the next steps toward success. These presentations appeal to your team’s emotions and encourage behavioral changes. After a successful motivational meeting , you should feel the energy in the room crank way up as everyone gets on board with your team goals.

5 Decision-making

Decision-making presentations help your team arrive at a decision or solve a problem. They help you make smart choices and prepare alternatives if something goes wrong. And even though making decisions can be tough, preparing your presentation can be easy. Just describe the situation at hand and specify the criteria influencing the decision, then use that all to plot a course of action. And then, act on it!

A progress presentation is all about giving updates. This presentation gets your team up to speed on the status of a project and details your remaining tasks and deadlines. A progress presentation is also a great opportunity to tell your team members how well they’re performing and celebrate their recent wins and accomplishments. Seriously, meetings don’t have to be all business – you do want your team to look forward to them!

Preparing for your presentation is just as important as actually presenting. Showing up to your meeting unprepared shows that you’re not prioritizing the meeting – and, more annoyingly, its attendees. A disorganized, repetitive presentation can also quickly lose your listeners’ attention. The below tips counter these challenges and make sure your team walks away educated, inspired, and well-equipped to do amazing things.

• Understand your team. Each team member is responsible for a different task or set of tasks. When you know who’s in the room, you can skip over the “101” of your strategy. This way, you don’t bore (or maybe even insult) your attendees by overexplaining what they already know. 
• Prepare in advance. Having a plan keeps your meeting thorough and well-organized. To plan your meeting, gather key information, organize your thoughts, and place those in the presentation. Tailor this important visual aid based on whether you’re meeting in-person, via phone, or by videoconference. You could use a PowerPoint template to create the most beautiful graph is all good and dandy, but you can’t show it on the phone. 
• Practice. This advice is age-old, but it’s been proven effective : Practice makes perfect. Seriously – running through your presentation ahead of time helps you memorize the key points you’ll share. This way, you can spend less time going through your memory Rolodex and more time connecting with your team. Practice also boosts your speaking confidence so your delivery is clear.

Eight seconds. That’s how much time you have to grab your team members’ attention . That’s it. That’s all. So clearly, your presentation’s introduction needs to spark your listeners’ interest. These ideas can quickly captivate your team’s attention.

• Tell a story. The human brain is wired to enjoy stories. Vibrant, compelling storytelling draws your team’s attention and helps listeners relate to your ideas. Start your presentation by captivating your team members’ emotions to set the tone for your presentation.
• Ask a question. Asking your team an open-ended question immediately invites them to participate in your presentation. Your team members’ answers can shed light on their viewpoints, and then, you can tailor your presentation accordingly.
• Use a short icebreaker activity. Icebreakers are a tried-and-true way to get your team engaged and encourage their participation. Whether in the form of questions or a quick game , icebreakers can get everyone pumped and ready to go.

What you should do during your meeting presentation

Once you’ve finished preparing, approach your presentation as a listener. If you don’t find your presentation interesting, neither will your team members.

Your presentation should do more than… well, present . Instead, show your listeners why they should care about your topic, and convey the information in ways that will get their attention. Consider the following tips.

• Engage your team. Appealing to the senses is a great start. Doing so both tugs at your listeners’ heartstrings and helps them retain key information. For example, use visual aids and colorful charts to appeal to sight. Engage listeners’ sense of touch by using props. Auditory examples include speaking enthusiastically and telling thought-provoking stories.
• Make eye contact. Reading directly from your notes or presentation can distance you from your listeners. Use your notes as a reference, and instead, focus on connecting with your listeners as you would during a normal conversation.
• Do quick check-ups. Checking in with your team throughout your presentation lets you gauge your team members’ attention and interest. Ask a quick question or solicit feedback about something you just discussed. If you don’t get much of a response, you’ll know attention and interest are low. And then, it’s on you to change things up and get all eyes back on you.
• Create space for questions. Don’t spend your entire presentation going through information. Instead, allow time for your listeners to ask questions. This way, you can further discuss points they don’t understand or address any concerns.

You had an exciting start and a thorough, engaging, presentation. Now, it’s time to seal the deal. Close things out with a brief summary and list some key takeaways. To give your presentation a memorable closing:

• End on a positive note. Thank your team for listening and participating. Use a call to action to further motivate your team. Giving your presentation a positive ending can hint at what you’ve set up your team members to achieve. And that prospect is always exciting.
• Talk about what’s next.  Don’t let the momentum end when your presentation does. Use meeting action items to show your listeners how to follow through on everything you’ve discussed. Assign your team members specific responsibilities, and explain any workflow or task changes stemming from your meeting.

7 tips and tricks to have the best meeting presentation

You now have the tools and knowledge to prepare an engaging presentation! But before it’s time to get on the podium (or just in front of the conference table), keep these tips in mind.

• Have a logical structure.
• Make it interactive.
• Glance at the clock.
• Create natural segues.
• Build your confidence.
• Let your personality shine through.

1 Have a logical structure.

A scattered presentation can easily lose your team’s attention. Facts and demonstrations should be a part of the structure where they won’t interrupt the natural flow of your presentation. Exclude examples or points that don’t directly contribute to your presentation.

2 Slow down.

Speakers tend to talk faster when they’re presenting – public speaking can be nerve-wracking! But rushing through your presentation can cause your team to miss key points and feel confused. Talk slower than normal – what seems slow to you is likely a perfect speed for your listeners.

3 Make it interactive.

Use questions, activities, and discussions to encourage team participation . You’ll keep listeners engaged and more receptive to your ideas.

4 Glance at the clock.

Occasionally checking the time can prevent you from lingering on certain points too long. This way, you can get through your full presentation without rushing or going too long.

5 Create natural segues.

Organize your presentation in a way that links ideas together and creates a smooth flow between points. Think of your presentation like a movie: There should be a transition from one “scene” to the next. This way, your team members can more easily follow along.

6 Build your confidence.

Practice, practice, practice. Imagine your living room is your meeting space, and practice giving your presentation aloud with no one present. The more you practice and present, the more confident you’ll become. And sure, it’s understandable to feel nervous before a presentation. But just trust yourself! You’ll do great.

7 Let your personality shine through.

Leave room for you in your presentation. If quirky jokes are your specialty, don’t hesitate to add them (where appropriate, and with discretion) into your presentation. If a personal story might perfectly explain a concept, there’s room for that too.

Presenting like a pro

Giving a meeting presentation might seem daunting, but taking time to prepare and practice can take your confidence to new heights. The tips in this article can help you level up your presentation skills and keep your listeners participating the entire time. And for every type of meeting presentation, Fellow has many resources to help you create meeting agendas, improve team engagement, and receive useful feedback from your employees.

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Our tips on how to run a board meeting will help any CEO or chairperson line up with all of the must-haves and must-knows to run a productive board meeting. We'll give you advice and answer some of the most common questions on board meetings around the web. We'll also give you a run through our free board meeting presentation template to help you craft your slides for a board meeting. So, stick with us so you can run board meetings like a pro in no time!

What is a board meeting?

A board meeting is an official gathering of the members of a company's Board of Directors (or equivalent) to discuss business matters. It usually takes place once per month.

The purpose of a board meeting is to allow directors to share their views about the company's performance and future plans. The meeting may be held at the office of the company, or it may take place via video conference.

Board meetings typically last between one hour and two hours. They are often chaired by the CEO or another senior executive.

How often do board meetings take place?

Often held twice a year or every quarter, the frequency of board meetings truly depends on an organization's stage. Given the necessary direction, board meetings can happen as frequently as weekly or scheduled as sparingly as once a year.

When should I hold my next board meeting?

If you're looking to start planning your next board meeting, we recommend starting now. You don't want to wait until the end of the fiscal year or even the beginning of the new fiscal year to set dates for your next board meeting.

Why is holding regular board meetings important?

Regular board meetings allow directors to share their thoughts and opinions regarding the company's performance and strategy. This gives them insight into what's going right and wrong within the company. It also allows them to provide feedback on the company's strategies.

Regular board meetings also ensure that everyone has equal access to information. All directors have the opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns about the company's progress. In addition, they can offer suggestions and ideas to improve the company's performance. 

A primary goal of these meetings is to be as effective as possible, so bear in mind there's no sense in calling a board to gather for items that should be cleared otherwise.

What does a board chair do?

A board chair's role is to facilitate a board meeting following a company's mission, vision, and desired direction. To do so well, the board chair should keep an eye out for what's best for the company. Use leadership skills to allow that conversation to take place in a tone that goes hand in hand with the company's culture. Relevant to this role is the lack of right to vote, except when doing so will change the outcome of a decision. Another case is votes made by ballot.

A board chair will also work alongside a company's CEO or Executive Director to run a meeting that suits the board's priorities. Yet, a person in this role is also responsible for getting new board members and helping with their development.

In meetings, chairs will actively call upon each attendee to bring out their strengths for the best possible collective discussion. Once their role comes to an end, they'll also help find the next board chair to take their place.

Decide if a matter is best addressed in a committee. One of our tips on how to run a board meeting as a board chair is for you to freely designate a particular job as a task to a set group of people when most appropriate.

How do you conduct a board meeting?

A productive board meeting starts with a well-thought-out agenda that the board chair distributes ahead of time. This distribution should include any lengthy documents that the board needs to read in preparation for the meeting. As a tip, sometimes a quick phone call can keep many items from popping in a board meeting. If possible, call board members just to check in before a meeting. Doing so might clear an otherwise hectic air during a board meeting.

As to how to conduct a board meeting per se, start by setting an energetic and highly positive tone, and check if there's a quorum. If there is, call the meeting to order as we describe in detail below and go over the agenda. Ask for approval of the board to the items you just read. Make sure everyone agrees with what'll be covered exclusively during the session. Add, amend, or delete items as needed and then sign the minutes provided by the secretary.

Give room for reports from either the Executive Director or any committee, including the audited financial one. Move on to old, new, or other lines of business and do so orderly, keeping discussions within the scope of the company's best interest.

To close your board meeting, thank everyone present before you call the meeting to adjourn. Also, touch base with the Executive Director for any items before you work with the secretary on a final and closing record.

It's also great to send an email after the meeting to all board members with a summary of the most relevant aspects, including all action items that were discussed.

How do you call a board meeting to order?

Calling a board meeting to order is a matter of giving a quick statement with the precise start time and date of the meeting to literally let people know the session started. In case there are any new or retiring members, give them welcome or farewells where they are due, and acknowledge any visitors to the session.

How do you make a motion in a board meeting?

To include a motion for consideration, a board member simply needs to say they move a specific action. If seconded, which is mandatory and not tied to the affinity of content but to the motion taking place, then the motion can be discussed.

As a proposal for an action brought in front of a board, a motion allows the group to make decisions and give a company directions on particular areas. You should know there are different kinds of motions, including main, subsidiary, privileged, and incidental.

Now, let's move on to our set of tips on how to run a board meeting everyone will enjoy. How effective you make these is at the center of how pleased a board is to get their job done in a productive environment.

How to run an effective board meeting:

• Work alongside the company's CEO or Executive Director
• Create a meeting agenda and distribute it ahead of time
• Bring a board meeting presentation to keep items on track
• Be on top of your body language for the meeting
• Allow people to settle after they arrive
• Set a positive and engaging tone for the meeting
• To start, highlight the board meeting's purpose and its items for discussion
• Promote decision-making throughout the meeting
• Addresses confidentiality, conflicts of interest, or other policies when needed
• Close the session within the expected timeframe

How do you impress a board meeting?

It all starts with preparation. Before attending a board meeting, prepare thoroughly so that you will be able to answer questions and present your case effectively.

Prepare well by researching the company, its products and services, competitors, and industry trends. Know what information you want to share and how it will benefit the audience.

The more prepared you are, the better impression you'll leave with the board and others.

If you're presenting a report or another document, make sure it's written clearly and concisely to ensure the message gets across.

Don't forget to dress appropriately and look professional.  

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Bringing a board meeting presentation to a session will help keep the meeting on track, and the audience engaged. Our free board meeting presentation template is a perfect example of the necessary slides to make a board meeting the most effective use of everyone’s time. 

After a cover slide that follows a clear agenda, we give you room for: 

• meeting highlights
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• user churn data
• monthly revenue 
• the vital annual run

Yet, we also accommodate team updates in a slide, including KPI updates, a specific section for you to outline the roadmap, a slide for core acquisition channel updates, and business development. 

We also order business development notes visually unto a slide. And we made room for financial and operational updates followed by profit & loss charts and milestone displays. Our last slide concedes formalities.  

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Best Business Presentation Examples To Ace Your Next Meeting

Imagine yourself sitting in a boardroom, surrounded by high-level executives, investors, and clients, eagerly waiting to hear what you say. You feel the weight of their expectations bearing down on you as you stand up to deliver your business presentation ppt.

You know this is your chance to showcase your knowledge and expertise and persuade them that your idea is worth investing in or implementing. But you’re plagued with anxiety – what if you stumble over your words, forget crucial information, or fail to engage your audience?

A successful presentation  is crucial for anyone looking to excel in the corporate world. Whether you’re an entrepreneur  pitching your start-up to investors , a salesperson trying to close a deal, or a manager presenting a project proposal to stakeholders, your ability to deliver information effectively can make or break your career. A well-crafted and delivered presentation has the potential to not only to persuade but also inspire, motivate, and create meaningful connections with your audience.

This blog post will explore the art of making business your audience and achieve your desired outcomes. As we go ahead, we will share presentations to captivate some captivating business presentation examples that will inspire you for your next business meeting.

So, let’s get started and unlock the tips for PowerPoint presentations for business!

What is a Business Presentation?

Business presentations are tools that business professionals use within a business context to convey information, proposals, strategies, reports, or ideas to their stakeholders. These presentations use visual aids like slides, charts, graphs and multimedia elements like videos or animations.

The primary goal of a business presentation ppt is to inform, persuade, or educate the stakeholders and team members on a specific topic related to the business’s operations, products, services, or goals. Brief corporate presentations are commonly used in meetings, conferences, seminars, sales pitches, training sessions, and other professional settings to communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, employees, investors, or other interested parties.

Successful business PowerPoint presentation examples often involve thorough preparation, clear organization, engaging delivery, and effective use of visual aids to convey key messages and achieve desired outcomes effectively.

What to Include in a Business Presentation?

Before discussing some business presentation examples, we need to understand the necessary sections and things you need to add to your presentation. It would be best to prepare beforehand so you don’t miss out on anything because you cannot disappoint the stakeholders in these crucial presentations. Make sure to think about and add all the slides with correct information along with appropriate visuals to attract the stakeholders and team members. We have discussed in detail the crucial slides to include in your presentation below:

• Introduction
• Problem Statement
• Proposed Solution
• Implementation Plan
• Business Case

Follow on to read about each slide in detail.

1. Introduction

When making a business PowerPoint presentation, starting on the right foot is essential to capture your audience’s attention and engage them from the  beginning of the presentation . Here are some tips for creating an introduction that can set the stage for success:

Greetings And Acknowledgments

Begin by greeting your audience and thanking them for their time. If applicable, introduce yourself and your team and acknowledge any relevant stakeholders or sponsors in the room.

Purpose Of The Presentation:

Next, explain the purpose of your presentation. Make your point clear and straightforward, and give your audience a convincing reason to listen. Mainly, professionals present on main  business presentation topics  important to senior management and clients.

Overview Of The Agenda

Provide an overview of the agenda to help your audience understand what to expect. The  agenda slide  can include a list of topics, the duration of the presentation, and any activities or interactions that will occur.

2. Problem Statement

The problem statement is a critical component of any brief corporate presentation design.  Problem statement templates  help to highlight the challenges or opportunities you aim to address. Here are some tips to ensure that you craft an effective problem statement:

Description Of The Problem Or Opportunity

Start by describing the problem or opportunity that you aim to address. Provide necessary information and be comprehensive and concise to assist your audience in comprehending the situation.

Impacts On The Business

Next, explain the impacts of the problem or opportunity on your business. It could be lost revenue, decreased productivity, increased costs, or any other negative impact.

Importance Of Addressing The Issue

Finally, explain why it’s crucial to address the problem or opportunity. Highlight your proposed solution’s benefits, including increased revenue, improved customer satisfaction, and reduced costs.

3. Proposed Solution

The proposed solution is the centerpiece of any best business presentation PowerPoint, and it’s essential to explain it clearly and effectively to win the audience’s approval. Here are some tips for crafting a compelling proposed solution:

Explanation Of The Proposed Solution

Start by providing a clear and concise explanation of your proposed solution. Make sure to break it down into steps or phases if it’s complex, and provide relevant details.

Benefits Of The Proposed Solution

Next, talk about the advantages of the proposed solution. Highlight how it can address the problem or opportunity and its positive impacts on the business.

Comparison With Alternative Solutions

Finally, compare your proposed solution with alternative solutions that your audience may consider. Highlight the advantages of your proposal, including any unique features or benefits, and explain why it’s a better option than the alternatives.

4. Implementation Plan

When presenting a professional presentation, it’s essential to explain what to do and how to do it. An implementation plan makes all the difference between a fantastic idea and a successful one. Here are some tips for building a successful implementation plan:

Timeline For Implementation

Start by providing a timeline for implementing your proposed solution. Break it into specific stages or phases, and provide dates or timeframes for each step.

Resource Requirements

Next, outline the resource requirements for implementing the proposed solution. The requirements can include staff, tools, software, or other resources. Be specific and provide details on the number of resources needed, their qualifications, and any associated costs.

Risks And Mitigations

Finally, identify and address any risks that may arise during the implementation of the proposed solution. It could include technical challenges, personnel issues, budget constraints, or any other risks that may occur.

5. Business Case

This section of a business presentation PowerPoint is where you provide evidence to support the proposed solution. By including a  robust business case , you can demonstrate to your audience that the proposed solution is viable and financially advantageous for the business. Here are some tips for crafting a compelling business case:

Financial Analysis

Begin by outlining the financial analysis of the proposed solution. It should contain the solution’s expenses, such as the initial investment, recurring expenditures, and potential risks.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Next, conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed solution. Compare the costs and benefits to determine if the proposed solution is financially viable. Consider the short-term and long-term costs and benefits, including potential risks or uncertainties.

Return On Investment (ROI)

Finally, calculate the proposed solution’s return on investment (ROI). It is a critical metric that your audience will be interested in as it shows the financial benefits of the proposed solution.

6. Conclusion

The conclusion is the summary of your professional presentation is your last chance to impact your audience. By providing a solid conclusion, you can ensure that your audience leaves with a clear understanding of the proposed solution and what actions they need to take next. Here’s how to do it:

Recap Of Key Points

Start by briefly  summarizing the key points  covered in your presentation. It will help your audience remember the proposed solution’s critical aspects and ensure that they understand how it will benefit the business.

Call To Action

Next, provide a call to action. Let your audience know what steps to take next, whether providing feedback, seeking further information, or taking action to implement the proposed solution.

Thank You And Closing Remarks

Finally, at the end of your presentation, appreciate your audience for their attention and time. Provide any appropriate final remarks, such as reiterating the importance of the proposed solution or expressing your confidence in its success.

Business Presentation Examples You Can Take Inspiration From

By now, you should have a clear understanding of what constitutes a business presentation PowerPoint and the essential elements to include in one. We will provide several business presentation examples to enhance your comprehension of this topic.

These examples have various business presentation ppt, inspiring and guiding you in crafting engaging and impactful presentations of your own. Feel free to draw inspiration from these examples when creating your presentations.

• 30-60-90 Day Plan Presentation

Business Review Presentation

Business proposal presentation, project kick-off presentation, company strategy presentation, marketing plan presentation, business sales presentation.

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30 60 90 Day Plan Presentation

This  30 60 90 day planning template  is one of the best business presentation examples. This meticulously crafted template adheres to a simple yet effective goal-setting framework designed to highlight diverse priorities and evaluate advancement in multiple objectives, including Learning Goals, Performance Goals, and Personal Goals.

The template is thoughtfully partitioned into three distinct slides, enabling a seamless transition for a broad spectrum of users, including new managers, new hires, team leaders, and sales managers. Additionally, the template provides the flexibility to switch between planning durations of 30, 60, or 90 days, delivering unparalleled ease and convenience in the planning process.

The Business Review Presentation PowerPoint Template is one of the best business presentation examples for business. This comprehensive template presents a complete collection of expertly designed  PowerPoint slides , indispensable in presenting an exhaustive Business or Project/Program Review to esteemed audiences, whether senior management, managers, or clients.

The template, equipped with an array of customizable features, provides unmatched ease in its adaptation to suit individual requirements. The inclusion of advanced infographics elevates the visual appeal of the presentation. At the same time, pie charts and bar graphs lend credence to the statistics presented. This template is an excellent choice for business managers who want to focus on the firm’s goals, understand the present state of the business, and determine the following actions to attain the business goals.

The Business Proposal Summary PowerPoint Template is another business presentation examples. This outstanding template, meticulously designed to cater to diverse professional needs, is optimal for generating a concise and coherent summary of a business proposal. 

The template offers a comprehensive overview of the presenter’s primary points, encapsulating the problem at hand, the proposed solution, and the advantages of implementing the said solution. Proficient sales and marketing professionals use it to construct compelling and persuasive  business proposal presentations , equipped with an effortless and intuitive customization process.

The Project Kick-Off PowerPoint presentation is one of the best business presentation examples for project managers. This template is often used in  project management presentations  to bring all the stakeholders on the same page related to project details and milestones.

It helps to understand the project’s initiation plan and the timelines to achieve its objectives. This plan outlines all the necessary targets and deadlines, clarifying the project’s goals and milestones.

Other business presentation examples include a Company Strategy Presentation. This dynamic and comprehensive graphic illustration showcases a business’s meticulous planning and strategy. The template functions as a powerful tool, assisting managers in aligning their strategic initiatives with business plans, ensuring that the overarching goals and objectives align with the company’s vision.

The template’s versatility lies in its aptitude to provide a well-rounded business strategy perspective. It caters to various timeframes, covering the next one, three, and five years. This  Strategic roadmap template  briefly describes short-term, medium-term, and long-term planning.

A marketing plan presentation explains how companies promote their products and services. It helps companies figure out who they’re selling to, what those customers need, and how to keep them interested.

These Marketing Plan Business presentations will help you understand how to build and present a marketing plan to your stakeholders and team members. It outlines the marketing strategy and tactics for a business or product. It has slides that include your targeted audience, market analysis, competitor analysis, marketing goals, budgets, and timelines. 

These business presentation examples serve as a roadmap for the business’s marketing efforts. It guides decision-making and ensures alignment with overall business objectives. You can also use metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and effectiveness of your marketing activities.

This Business Sales presentation example will help you understand how to present a sales report to your stakeholders and team members. It outlines the overview of the sales performance of the business. It includes data analysis, insights, sales trends, revenue generated, units sold, and sales forecasts.

A Business Sales Report Presentation aims to communicate the state of sales activities to relevant stakeholders and investors. These presentations help stakeholders understand the effectiveness of sales strategies, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions to optimize sales performance. Slideuplift offers various business PowerPoint presentation examples

Business Pitch Deck Presentation

A Business Pitch Deck Presentation is a short, eye-catching slideshow to introduce a business idea, product, or service to potential investors, partners, or customers. It includes slides summarizing the business concept, its value, the market opportunity, and financial forecasts, among other vital details.

These presentations are usually brief, with about 10-20 slides, and are delivered in a short time, around 10-20 minutes. This way, it fits busy schedules and keeps the audience interested. The slides use simple language and striking images or graphics to get the main points across effectively.

SWOT Analysis Presentation

A SWOT analysis presentation clearly shows a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. It’s a strategic tool for evaluating both internal and external factors affecting the business.

These business presentation examples often discuss strategies for using strengths, improving weaknesses, seizing opportunities, and dealing with threats. It helps companies make smart decisions and plan effective strategies for growth and success.

Training and Development Presentations

Use This Training and Development Business Presentation examples to showcase activities to enhance employees’ knowledge and skills in the company. It guides in performing tasks more effectively.

Learning and Development initiatives help employees acquire additional skills and foster personality development. These templates allow you to present data and information in a structured and professional manner. The infographics included in these Skill Development templates are visually engaging and attractive. Their minimal design facilitates easy understanding for the audience.

Moreover, the employee Learning templates are fully editable and customizable. They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides platforms.

Animated Business Presentation Examples

Animated business presentations are slideshows or videos that use dynamic visual elements like animations, transitions, and effects to make the content more engaging and easy to understand. You can create these presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, or specialized animation software.

They offer multiple advantages such as:

• Enhanced Engagement:  Animated elements grab the audience’s attention and keep them interested throughout the presentation.
• Improved Understanding:  Visual animations help clarify complex ideas and make information easier to remember.
• Professionalism:  Well-designed animations can make the presentation look polished and professional, leaving a solid impression on the audience.
• Brand Personality:  Animated presentations allow businesses to express their brand personality and creativity, reinforcing their identity and values.

How to create a Business Presentation?

Crafting a presentation that captures your audience’s attention and delivers your message effectively can seem daunting. One method is to create these presentations using MS PowerPoint or Google Slides. But then, you have to build them from scratch. To make it easier for you, SlideUpLift offers multiple templates. You can download them and customize them as per your needs. Just choose the content and edit the slides.

With our business PowerPoint presentation examples, you can create a masterpiece that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.

A good presentation needs meticulous planning, preparation, and delivery. Following the strategies and techniques outlined in this blog, including reviewing business presentation examples, you can create a compelling narrative, engage your audience, and achieve your desired outcomes.

Remember that presenting information and developing genuine relationships with your audience is essential to a successful presentation.

So, the next time you find yourself standing in front of a boardroom full of high-level executives, investors, and clients, remember the tips and tricks you’ve learned in this blog. Take a deep breath, speak confidently, and know you have what it takes to ace your business presentations. With practice, dedication, and some help from business PowerPoint presentation examples, you can master the art of effective communication and achieve your goals.

What makes a business presentation effective?

An effective business presentation typically involves clear communication of ideas, engaging visuals, concise messaging, and a strong delivery style that captures the audience’s attention and conveys the intended message effectively.

What are some common mistakes to avoid in business presentations?

Common mistakes include overwhelming slides with text, reading directly from slides, lack of audience engagement, poor time management, and failure to tailor the presentation to the audience’s needs.

How can I engage my audience during a presentation?

Audience engagement can be enhanced through interactive elements, storytelling, asking questions, incorporating multimedia, encouraging participation, and maintaining eye contact.

How can I make my slides more visually appealing?

To make slides visually appealing, use clean and consistent design elements, high-quality images, minimal text, complementary color schemes, and effective layout techniques. You can also use SlideUpLift’s Templates.

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13 Tips on How To Nail a Presentation To the Board of Directors

Published: January 13, 2021

In college, I always made it a point to listen intently to presentations. I knew how stressful and nerve-racking it was to present in a room of peers and authority figures.

I would nod feverishly to let presenters know I was invested in their presentation. And they knew it too. They often zeroed in on me as I became their focus point and silent motivator. The fixation felt awkward at times, but that felt like one of my small contributions to society. That, and an endless supply of cat videos.

Back then, the stakes were relatively low. But when you’re tasked with putting together a presentation to a board of directors, the pressure’s on.

But with a few tricks in your arsenal, you won’t need a sympathetic audience member to gauge how well you’re doing.

Let’s walk through some tips to prepare for your presentation and review some things to avoid.

How To Make a Presentation To the Board

• Know your audience.
• Plan ahead.
• Structure your presentation.
• Keep it concise.
• Set up early.
• Incorporate visuals into your presentation.
• Focus on results.
• Send materials beforehand.
• Build confidence with your power outfit.
• Rehearse your script.
• Don't fall into the PowerPoint Trap.
• Read the room.
• Include time for questions.

1. Know your audience.

Knowing your listeners is as important as the content of your presentation. When you understand their priorities, you can put together a presentation that speaks directly to them.

If you don't know the board well, do some research and get answers to these questions:

What does the board care about?

This will help you see from what lens they look at things. For instance, a board keen on community impact may not be drawn to a presentation focused on return on investment (ROI).

There are a few ways to find this out. You can start by looking into each board member’s professional background. If most members have a finance background, for instance, you’ll want to make sure you cover any financials as it relates to your presentation. This could be cost, expected ROI, or operating margins.

You can also get some insight into what the board cares about by looking back at your interactions with its members. Think about the conversations you’ve had: What comes up most often? Is it company culture, profit, philanthropy, innovation, or something else?

What are their main concerns?

A board of directors is responsible for making decisions that will ensure the growth and sustainability of a company. So naturally, they will be looking out for anything that may impede that process.

Common concerns a board may have are:

• Costs: How much time and money will it require?
• Timeline: How long will this project take and is that timeline feasible?
• Risks: How risky is your proposal and what is the risk-to-return ratio?

You may find that each board member has a different focus, which means your presentation should be well-rounded to tackle these issues.

Once you know this answer, you can subtly handle each concern throughout your presentation. Getting those answers will help you create a presentation that not only interests your audience but also aligns with their goals. This, in turn, will bring you much closer to accomplishing the plans laid out in your presentation.

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2. Plan ahead.

The next step in delivering a great presentation is making a plan. This means figuring out the focus of your presentation, what you’ll cover, and what you’ll leave out.

A presentation should follow the structure of any good movie, with a beginning, middle, and an end. Here’s an example outline for a presentation where the head of the marketing team is proposing course offerings as a new lead generation channel.

The middle is the meat and potatoes of your presentation. You'll likely spend time providing data, contextualizing it, and explaining your approach.

Your ending should bring together your key points and leave your audience with actionable steps. Because what good is providing the information if you have no plan for what to do moving forward?

3. Structure your presentation based on the board’s process.

Not every board of directors operates in the same way. Sure, there are standard guidelines for every meeting. However, the approach may vary for presentations.

Some may operate more like a town hall, pausing periodically to discuss the points as they come up. In this case, leave room after each section of your presentation to discuss what was covered.

Others may follow the more standard approach: presentation followed by a discussion. Studies show that humans remember best the beginning and end of what they read, hear, and see. What’s in the middle tends to get lost. With that in mind, consider sharing your most pertinent information toward the beginning and end of your presentation.

4. Keep it concise.

One thing board members aren’t known for is open availability. That said, you want to make the most of your time with them. How do you do that? Stick to the scope of the presentation.

While it’s great to incorporate storytelling, avoid getting sidetracked and wasting time. Be clear and keep it simple.

If you’re showing data, only share one highlight per data graph. There are several reasons for this:

• Data itself doesn’t tell a story. You, as the presenter, do. As such, you have to explain what it means and why it matters. Let’s say lead generation at your company has plateaued in the past year across all channels. That’s all the data says. But during your research, you realize it’s due to a shift in how your audience is consuming information. Your role is to present the data and explain the "why" behind the plateau along with a solution.
• You want to prevent information overload. Share the piece of data that best supports your points and has the most impact. For instance, if a new lead generation channel is the focus of your presentation, diving into the specifics of another channel may not be worth your time.

If you leave it to your audience to make sense of the data, they might reach a conclusion that doesn’t align with your message.

5. Set up early.

There’s nothing more awkward than silence during a technical difficulty.

Everyone’s looking at you while you’re figuring out why technology has forsaken you. The more time the issue takes to resolve, the more panicked you get. We’ve all been there.

To avoid this, set up early and do a run-through before your scheduled presentation time. It’ll give you time to get familiar with the space and any technology you’ll need to run during your presentation.

6. Incorporate visuals into your presentation.

When choosing between words and media, pick the latter.

Visuals help us make sense of information at a much quicker pace than words do. We’re also better at remembering what we see versus what we hear by 55% – it’s called pictorial superiority .

It’s also beneficial to keep your visuals simple. If you have too much going on, your audience will be confused. But if it’s too bare, it will take too many visuals to paint the picture. So, pull your most significant data and use data visualization tools to design intuitive graphics.

7. Focus on results.

A board of directors typically focuses on big-picture decisions that will have a long-term impact on the company.

In this vein, every piece of your presentation should get you closer to answering these questions:

• " Why does this matter? "
• " What is the long-term impact? "
• " How does this bring the company closer to its goals? "
• " Any potential roadblocks? How will you address them? "

Incorporating these answers into your presentation will set you up for a smoother Q&A session.

8. Send materials beforehand.

Depending on what you’ll be covering in your presentation, it may be helpful to send the board materials to review in advance. This should only be supplemental information that would be too time-consuming or distracting to cover in a presentation, like reports and demos. This way, the focus during the presentation will be on the "why" and not the "how."

The one material you don’t want to send is your presentation, as you want to be the one to contextualize it. Otherwise, the board might form an opinion based on limited information.

A week before the meeting is a good rule of thumb, leaving room for you to respond to initial comments or feedback.

Think of this process as an advantage. You get insight into what the board members may bring up during the meeting and more context to prep. Secondly, it ensures everyone is on the same page ahead of the meeting. That way, you can dive straight into key points during your presentation without covering minute details.

9. Build confidence with your power outfit.

Building confidence is one of the less concrete tips on the list to implement. But the good news is, there are research-backed techniques you can use to achieve it. One of them is right within your reach: clothing.

Many of us can relate to the feeling of trying on clothes in a fitting room and feeling like a million bucks. It tends to put us in a better mood and shift our perspective.

Well, turns out there’s a reason for this. In 2012, two researchers coined the term " enclothed cognition " to refer to the impact clothes can have on the psyche. They found that the clothes we wear can shift our perspective.

In that spirit, put on your best blazer or suit the day of your presentation. That outfit may be just the boost you need.

10. Rehearse your script.

During a presentation with a board of directors, you want to avoid the Michael Scott approach at all costs.

Instead, go the exact opposite route: practice. Practice is the cure to presentation jitters and the formula for seamless delivery. The more familiar you become with your content, the better the presentation will be.

If it’s been a while since your last presentation, start by practicing in the mirror. You’ll immediately notice any mannerisms that may be distracting to your audience. Recording yourself also works great.

Then, practice in front of an audience. And, unfortunately, your dog won’t cut it for this one. Practice with family or friends who can give you feedback on how to improve.

And remember: You’re the only one who knows your speech and presentation. So, if you mess up or forget to mention something, you’re likely the only one who noticed.

11. Don’t fall into the PowerPoint trap.

You’ll likely use a tool like PowerPoint to guide you during your presentation. Yet, it’s important that you don’t overly depend on it.

For instance, packing your slides with heavy text or bullet points is a surefire way to lose your audience. In fact, 40% of respondents in a 2018 study by Prezi said it caused disengagement and made it harder to retain information.

So, stick to one key point on each slide. It’s easier for your audience to remember and prevents information overload.

12. Read the room.

Even if you follow every tip listed above, you might hit a point in your presentation where there’s a disconnect between you and your audience. You might notice confused looks or a shift in body language. If that happens, that’s your cue to pivot.

If your audience seems confused, dive in a little bit deeper on your point. If you sense disagreement, tackle those concerns head-on.

Let’s say you’re proposing a new initiative for the company, and you sense some pushback on the timeline.

You can address it by saying something along the lines of, " You may have some concern regarding the timeline and whether it’s feasible given our current projects. While the timeline may seem tight, we have factored in X, Y, and Z, and, given our past initiatives, we believe this timeline will account for A, B, and C ."

A response like this can mitigate the situation while still keeping you on track.

13. Include time for questions.

As a foodie, dinner for me isn’t complete without a good piece of chocolate. Whether it’s a KitKat or a chocolate cake, having chocolate after dinner feels like the perfect ending. Q&A sessions are kind of like that. It’s the audience’s chance to ask questions and discuss the presentation.

Be ready for questions regarding the data and solutions you presented. The length of the Q&A session will vary depending on the length of your presentation, the size of the board, and other factors.

Additionally, it’s your opportunity to address any looming concerns and re-emphasize your key points. Not sure what to do if you don’t have an answer to something? Here are a few responses:

• "That’s a great question. I don’t have an answer for you at the moment, but I will follow up over email by end of day."
• "I don’t have much experience in that X [topic/department/]. However, I will reach out to X and get back to you within a week."
• "We haven’t explored that yet, but what I can tell you is …"
• "That’s a great point we hadn’t considered before. My team and I will reconvene and strategize on the best way to approach this."

When the stakes are so high, a presentation to the board can seem daunting. By incorporating these tips into your strategy, you can remove the stress and focus instead on your delivery.

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6 Top Items To Include In A Project Kickoff Meeting Presentation

Your project kickoff meeting isn't complete without a slide deck to keep your client and team engaged. Here's what to include and how to match it to your meeting agenda.

Say you’re all set for your project kickoff meeting. You’ve prepared an agenda, set out a meeting invite, prepped your team with an internal kickoff, and met with the client in advance.

Now you’re standing in front of the project sponsor and your project team, ready to present, but without any visuals for the client to follow along with. Creating a slick, highly polished project kickoff presentation will help you avoid this scenario.

What To Include In Your Project Kickoff Meeting Presentation

First and foremost, make sure your project kickoff meeting PowerPoint presentation (or Google Slides) aligns with your agenda. You don’t want to confuse attendees during the kickoff meeting with slides that don’t correlate with the agenda items.

Here’s a sample outline that your project kickoff meeting presentation can follow, which aligns with our agenda . Make sure your slides contain bullet point versions of what you’ll be talking about. No one wants to read full paragraphs that match exactly what’s being spoken out loud.

Introductions

This goes beyond just introducing your team’s names and roles. Don’t forget:

• Happy, smiley faces, and an org chart
• A bit about your agency: what you do, and how you do it (make sure it’s all highly relevant; no one wants an agency history lesson)

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Project Background

You definitely want the client’s input on this section. Remember to ask the client for their content so you can add it into your presentation deck prior to the meeting. Trying to switch between presentations or laptops during the meeting eats up time and impacts the flow of the meeting.

Project Briefing

Again, you’ll want the client’s input here. Once the client has covered this section in detail, add any other notes or information you found during the new project discovery process that will be relevant to your project team members and key stakeholders. Make sure the following is covered:

• Purpose of the project
• Understanding of the project
• Project goals
• The business problem the project is intended to solve
• Project scope

Ideally, you would have briefly discussed this with the client in the pre-kickoff meeting, so you have an initial shared understanding of what a successful project looks like. Include those notes here in the presentation.

If not, you can include some KPIs , success measurements, or other indicators of project success that you tend to use for that specific project type or industry. Leave this open for discussion with the client, so that their input is valued as well.

Project Management

Here, cover the standard project management items mentioned in the agenda:

• Project plan
• Project timelines and milestones ( Gantt charts are great visuals here!)
• Methodology
• Specific tasks and deliverables (a quick overview of your RACI chart is usually a good idea)
• Risks and dependencies
• Communication plan , communication channels, and teamwork plan
• Change management plan
• Project status reports and tracking project progress

Feel free to use a new slide for each topic, and keep the slides short and sweet.

Any Other Business

This part is a little more open-ended—let the client dictate what else needs to be covered. You can also open it up to your project team if time permits (although it might be worth screening their questions prior to the meeting!)

Cover what needs to be done next on the project team’s end and the client’s end. Clearly list action items, timelines, and when you as the project manager will follow-up. Being clear about tasks and firm on timelines will help you get buy-in from the project team and the client.

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Download our project kickoff meeting agenda template and get a head start on your next project kickoff . We've also included a sample so you can see exactly how to fill it out. This is super useful for both creating your own agenda and your own project kickoff meeting presentation.

This template is available through DPM membership , along with a variety of other project kickoff templates.

What’s Next?

You’re ready to conduct your project kickoff meeting! Remember, this is a key part of the project initiation process — the kickoff's purpose is to make sure you and your team are crystal clear on what the client wants and to set expectations with the client.

It’s also a good idea to have a final, 10 minute check-in with the project team just before the client kickoff meeting (separate from your internal project kickoff ), to make sure everyone is on the same page. 

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Picture a boardroom, a sanctuary of critical decision-makers, each awaiting your words with a discerning gaze. The weight of your company's reputation rests squarely on your shoulders. This is the pivotal moment when your presentation must convey information and compel, inspire, and instill confidence.

Crafting a compelling board meeting presentation can be taxing, especially amidst many other pressing responsibilities. How can one possibly allocate the precious time required for meticulous preparation? Enter our formal and impeccably professional board meeting templates—a solution to alleviate the complexity and expedite the process. Creating an impactful board meeting presentation is an art, not merely a task. It involves weaving together corporate imagery, precise charts, informative diagrams, and more to breathe life into your progress reports, growth strategies, and business updates.

Our careful selection of top-tier board meeting templates is meticulously tailored to align with contemporary business standards. These templates seamlessly meld innovative design with easily understandable graphics, underpinned by minimalist backgrounds. Embedded within are fully editable graphs, tables, and infographics, empowering you, as the presenter, to modify each slide to harmonize with the distinctive nuances of your meeting's agenda.

At this juncture, your journey to boardroom success commences. Let us delve into these templates to identify the perfect complement for your upcoming board meeting agenda. It's a quest to establish a lasting impression—one that redefines professional excellence.

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Template 3: Conference Agenda For Annual General Board Meeting

Are you looking for a unified, all-in-one tool to discuss your conference's agenda for the annual general board meeting? You have landed at the perfect place! Deploy this PPT Template and present all the significant details to your team and other participants including board meeting date, location, commencement time and time slots for different planned steps of your annual meeting .

Template 4: Board Meeting Action List With Item Description

Use this PPT template to demonstrate your board meeting action list with descriptions including details about meeting minutes, item/description, authorized person who needs to take action on it, and target date by which it should be accomplished. Get this slide right away!

Template 5: Group Board Meeting Worksheet With Agenda Details

With this template, all vital details comprising date, time, location, meeting chair, meeting title, required supporting documents, board members or attendees requested, and meeting agenda could be presented in one place. Without letting a single minute go, deploy this slide right now and keep all the meeting participants updated.

Our board meeting templates are the ultimate tool for success in the world of board meetings, where pivotal decisions take shape. They empower you to deliver presentations that surpass the ordinary, transforming data into impactful narratives. With customizable designs, minimalistic backgrounds, and editable elements, you hold the reins to create a lasting impression that resonates. When you step into that boardroom, you're not just armed with information; you wield a vision, a promise of excellence and progress. Choose your template, make your mark, and redefine the standards of professionalism. Your journey to success begins here.

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Staff meeting presentation: A comprehensive guide

Learn how to write staff meeting presentations that engage and inform your team, with this comprehensive guide.

Raja Bothra

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Hello fellow presenter!

Welcome to the world of staff meetings and presentations!

In today's fast-paced business environment, effective communication and collaboration are paramount.

One of the essential tools in your arsenal for achieving this is a staff meeting presentation.

But what exactly is a staff meeting presentation, and why is it so important?

What is a staff meeting?

A staff meeting is a regular gathering of team members, stakeholders, or coworkers within an organization to discuss, update, and collaborate on various topics. These meetings play a crucial role in keeping everyone on the same page and moving towards common goals.

Why is a staff meeting presentation important?

Think of a staff meeting presentation as the secret ingredient that elevates your gathering from the mundane to the extraordinary. It's the moment when you seize the stage to captivate your audience, disseminate vital information, and ignite the spark of action. A well-structured presentation has the magical power to transform an ordinary meeting into a powerhouse of productivity and engagement.

But why is it so crucial? Here's the scoop: A staff meeting presentation is your compass for steering your team in the right direction. It aligns everyone on those paramount goals and objectives, ensuring that every team member knows precisely what they should be working toward. Picture it as the lighthouse guiding the ship through the stormy seas of tasks and projects, showing how each individual's efforts fit into the grand scheme of things.

Moreover, staff meeting presentations are your megaphone for sharing the latest news, vital updates, and key announcements. It's like having a front-row seat to the latest developments in your organization. And remember, a well-informed team is an empowered team.

But it doesn't stop there. These presentations are also your tool for gathering invaluable feedback and insights from your team. Ever had a brilliant idea for a new policy or product development but needed a second opinion? A presentation can open the floor for discussions, allowing you to harness the collective genius of your team.

Now, let's not forget about the fun side. Staff meeting presentations aren't just about business; they're also an opportunity to build team morale and camaraderie. Imagine it as the team's water cooler chat – but with a purpose. Celebrating successes, acknowledging achievements, and fostering connections are all part of the presentation game.

In a nutshell, a staff meeting presentation is a Swiss Army knife of team dynamics. It's a versatile tool that can significantly enhance communication and collaboration within your team, propelling everyone toward common goals and dreams.

But let's get real and talk specifics. Here are some examples of how a staff meeting presentation can work its magic:

• Sales goals unveiled: Picture a sales manager wielding a presentation to unveil the team's sales goals for the quarter. It's not just numbers and figures; it's the roadmap to success. The presentation also doubles as a strategy brainstorming session, igniting innovative ideas and collaborative spirits.
• Product updates and feedback: In the realm of product management, a presentation is the canvas on which a product manager showcases the latest developments in a new project. But it's not a one-sided show. The team's input on design and features becomes an integral part of the journey, making the final product a collective masterpiece.
• Company vision shared: A CEO, the captain of the ship, can use a presentation to share the company's financial performance, future goals, and grand plans. It's the moment when the entire team gets a panoramic view of where they're headed and how they contribute to the voyage.

Different types of staff meeting presentation

Staff meetings are a commonplace occurrence in the workplace, serving as a vital platform for communication, collaboration, and decision-making among team members and management. These meetings are a crucial element of any organization, allowing teams to synchronize their efforts and work towards common goals. One pivotal component of these meetings is presentations, which play a pivotal role in conveying information, facilitating discussions, and driving progress.

In this guide post, we will delve into various types of staff meeting presentations, each tailored to specific objectives, with the potential to enhance engagement, productivity, and the overall effectiveness of your team gatherings.

• Informational presentations: Informational presentations are the cornerstone of many staff meetings. They are used to convey facts, updates, or data essential for team members to stay informed. Typically, these presentations are straightforward and objective, focusing on providing vital information. Examples include financial reports, project updates, and key performance metrics. To ensure the information is easily understood by all team members, employ clear visuals and concise language.
• Training and development presentations: Training and development presentations are designed to boost the skills and knowledge of your staff. These presentations often cover a wide range of topics, from new software tools to industry trends and best practices. To engage your team and encourage active learning, consider incorporating interactive elements, such as quizzes or hands-on demonstrations.
• Problem-solving presentations: When the team encounters a specific challenge or issue, problem-solving presentations become invaluable. During these meetings, presenters define the problem, gather input from team members, and collaboratively brainstorm potential solutions. The primary goal is to find effective resolutions or strategies to address the issue at hand, fostering problem-solving skills and team cohesion.
• Project status updates: For teams engaged in various projects, project status updates are a must. These presentations offer a comprehensive view of the project's progress, highlighting milestones achieved, potential roadblocks, and upcoming tasks. Visual aids like Gantt charts and timelines can make project updates more engaging and informative, enabling teams to align their efforts effectively.
• Team building and motivational presentations: Team building and motivational presentations aim to boost team morale, enhance collaboration, and promote a positive work culture. These presentations often feature success stories, team accomplishments, and the recognition of outstanding employees. Encouraging participation and feedback can make team members feel valued, appreciated, and inspired to excel.
• Innovation and ideation sessions: Innovation and ideation sessions stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving. These presentations may involve brainstorming sessions or design thinking activities, encouraging team members to think beyond the conventional boundaries, propose novel ideas, and explore potential innovations within the organization.
• Departmental showcases: In larger organizations, departmental showcases provide individual teams or departments with the opportunity to shine a spotlight on their achievements, share best practices, and discuss their goals and challenges. These presentations promote transparency, cross-departmental understanding, and the sharing of valuable insights.

There are various types of staff meeting presentations, each tailored to specific objectives and designed to maximize the impact of your team meetings. The key to success lies in selecting the most appropriate presentation format for your specific meeting's purpose and ensuring that it is well-organized, informative, and engaging. Additionally, it's crucial to customize the presentation to suit the needs and preferences of the audience, ensuring that your staff meetings remain productive and impactful.

How to structure an effective staff meeting presentation

Creating an effective staff meeting presentation involves more than just throwing together a few slides. It's about crafting a compelling narrative that captures your audience's attention and conveys your message effectively. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you structure your presentation:

Step 1: Define your objective: Before you start crafting your presentation, ask yourself, "What is the goal of this meeting?" Your objective will guide the entire presentation, ensuring that every slide and word contributes to the bigger picture.

Step 2: Choose the right meeting template: Selecting the right template is the foundation of your presentation. It determines the layout, format, and overall look and feel of your slides. Whether you prefer powerpoint, google slides, or another format, choose a template that aligns with your message.

Step 3: Create an engaging introduction: Your presentation's introduction is your opportunity to grab your audience's attention. You might use a powerful quote, an intriguing question, or a surprising fact. Remember, the first impression matters.

Step 4: Outline your agenda: Start by providing a clear agenda for the meeting. Use a meeting agenda template to ensure that you cover all the important topics and stay on track.

Step 5: Break it down into stages: For complex topics, consider breaking your presentation into stages or sections. This makes it easier for your audience to digest the information.

Step 6: Visualize your data: Use graphics, icons, and visual aids to make your presentation more engaging and easier to understand. A well-placed graphic can often convey a message more effectively than words alone.

Step 7: Keep it concise: Avoid overwhelming your audience with too much information. Keep your slides and speaking points concise and to the point.

Step 8: Engage your audience: Encourage participation by asking questions, soliciting feedback, and involving your team members. Engaged attendees are more likely to retain and act upon the information presented.

Step 9: Summarize key takeaways: End your presentation with a clear summary of key takeaways and action items. This ensures that everyone leaves the meeting on the same page.

Do's and don'ts of a staff meeting presentation

While knowing what to do is important, it's equally vital to be aware of what to avoid during your staff meeting presentation. Let's explore some do's and don'ts:

• Be prepared : Familiarize yourself with the material and rehearse your presentation.
• Use a meeting template : powerpoint templates make your job easier and ensure a professional look.
• Encourage interaction : Engage your audience by asking questions and involving them in the discussion.
• Stick to the agenda : Stay on topic and respect everyone's time.

Don'ts

• Overwhelm with information : Avoid information overload by keeping your slides concise.
• Go off on tangents : Stick to the agenda and avoid unrelated topics.
• Rush : Speak clearly and at a comfortable pace. Rushing through your presentation can lead to misunderstandings.
• Forget the summary : Always conclude with a summary and action items to provide closure.

Summarizing key takeaways

• Importance of staff meetings and presentations: Staff meetings are essential for team alignment and productivity. Staff meeting presentations drive engagement and information sharing.
• Types of staff meeting presentations: Informational, training, problem-solving, project status, team building, innovation, departmental showcases.
• Creating effective presentations: Define objectives, choose templates, engage with an exciting intro, outline the agenda, use visuals, be concise, encourage participation, summarize key takeaways.
• Do's: Do prepare, use templates, engage the audience, stick to the agenda.
• Don'ts: Don't overwhelm with data, go off-topic, rush, or forget the summary.

Creating a successful staff meeting presentation is an art. It requires careful planning, the right tools, and the ability to engage your audience effectively. Whether you're using powerpoint, google slides, or another format, the key to success is in the details. Remember to choose a suitable template, structure your presentation well, and keep your audience engaged.

1. How can I prepare a staff meeting presentation without starting from scratch?

If you want to avoid the time-consuming task of creating a powerpoint presentation ppt from scratch, consider using a meeting powerpoint template. These templates are pre-designed, editable, and customizable, which makes it easier for you to refine the results. You can download a free team meeting powerpoint template to get started.

2. What elements should I include in my staff meeting presentation to make it a great presentation?

To create a great presentation, ensure that your meeting powerpoint includes an agenda slide, agenda items, and clear sections or stages to make your message flow smoothly. You can also add graphic elements in the slide to enhance visibility and engage your audience effectively.

3. How can I keep track of our weekly staff meetings and the information discussed during them?

One way to keep track of your weekly staff meetings is by creating meeting minutes. These documents help you record all the important details and decisions made during the meeting. You can use a powerpoint presentation to create meeting slides and include placeholders for meeting minutes.

4. Where can I find powerpoint templates specifically designed for team meetings?

If you're looking for team meeting powerpoint templates, you can try searching for them on Microsoft's website or use free google slides templates available online. These templates are categorized according to the number of divisions or graphic elements you want in your slides. You can select a 4 piece puzzle slide or any other graphic that suits your needs.

5. How can I efficiently plan my monthly staff meeting presentation and make it more engaging for my team?

To efficiently plan your monthly staff meeting presentation, you can start by using a meeting presentation template. This template includes everything you need, such as editable slides and graphics, to make your meetings more interactive. By using a template, you can easily customize your presentation for each monthly meeting and ensure your next presentation runs smoothly.

Create your staff meeting presentation with prezent

Prezent offers a comprehensive solution for creating staff meeting presentations that can greatly enhance your communication within the company. Here are some ways in which Prezent can help you in this regard:

• Brand consistency : Prezent ensures that your staff meeting presentations are always on-brand. With brand-approved design templates and guidelines, you can maintain a consistent and professional image throughout your presentations, reinforcing your corporate identity.
• Time efficiency : With Prezent's AI presentation tool, you can save valuable time. It streamlines the presentation creation process, reducing the time and effort required to prepare engaging content for your staff meetings.
• Audience personalization : Prezent's personalized fingerprints allow you to tailor your staff meeting presentations to the preferences of your audience. This ensures that the content is relevant and engaging for your specific team, enhancing their understanding and retention.
• Collaboration and real-time sharing : Prezent offers real-time collaboration features, enabling your team to work together on the presentation, even if they are located remotely. This fosters a sense of unity and ensures that all team members contribute their insights.
• Cost savings : By using Prezent, you can cut down on communication costs significantly. This means you can allocate resources more effectively within your organization, potentially reinvesting the saved funds into other essential areas.
• Security : Prezent places a high emphasis on data security. Your sensitive information is protected through enterprise-grade security measures, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of your staff meeting presentations.
• Professional services : If you're looking for a personal touch, Prezent offers professional services, such as Overnight Services and Presentation Specialists. These services can help you further refine and enhance your staff meeting presentations to make a lasting impact.

In summary, Prezent is a valuable platform for creating staff meeting presentations that not only save time and money but also enhance the overall quality and impact of your communication within your organization.

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Now, go ahead and create compelling staff meeting presentations that leave a lasting impact.

Happy presenting!

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Spending too much time in meetings? Use these handy PowerPoint templates to prepare and make your meetings more efficient.

Statistics indicate people spend up to 35-50 percent of their work time in meetings. It's no wonder many individuals grumble at the mere idea of meeting with colleagues during the workday.

Fortunately, tools like Microsoft PowerPoint make meetings less miserable. They can serve as aids and keep the pace of meetings flowing.

Even better, PowerPoint templates can shorten the time you have to spend putting your slides together. Below, you can explore several business, staff, and team meeting PowerPoint templates. Each template can be customized to suit the unique needs of your next presentation.

1. General Business Meeting Template

A company meeting is an excellent way to bring all your employees together. It helps to get them on the same page about new procedures, plans for the future, and future milestones. This Company Meeting PowerPoint template is a fine choice for any employee meeting on your agenda.

Made with a gray background, the template includes a crisp, easy-to-read font in black and dark blue. The good visibility of the lettering, combined with the contrasting color scheme, makes it simple for people to read the slides, even from the back of a large room. That reduces the likelihood of having to go over points repeatedly.

Also, you can customize the slides with other colors. This could help if you want to reflect your company's branding or if your meeting is about the changing look of your business.

A design tab within the template allows you to change things such as the font styles. That feature could be extremely useful when you want to give your audience visual cues that you are transitioning into a new segment of the meeting.

You can also use the customizable slides that come with themed titles. There is one for Revenue and Profit, another for Critical Success Factors, and a custom slide for an Organizational Overview.

You'll find 12 of these slides. Use them to give your presentation a polished and cohesive look.

2. New Hire Onboarding Template

The corporate onboarding process is essential for helping newly hired team members feel well equipped and at ease in their new workplace. However, it can also be very time-consuming when not done properly.

This Hello 2 PowerPoint template is great to use for employee orientations. It is so diverse that you can easily depend on it for other types of meetings too.

Choose from over 500 unique slides and build a presentation that skillfully gives new hires the need-to-know information about your company's history.

Slides include graphic-rich title slides, slides featuring smartphones --- great for explaining how to use an app you've made to acquaint employees with how things work --- and a title slide.

The latter features a mountaintop design that may work well if you are discussing things like advancement opportunities and continuing education for workers.

Behance's New Hire Onboarding Template is the only paid template on our list. It's just $15 and available directly from their website.

3. Company Meeting Template

This Company Meeting Template has everything you need for your next meeting slideshow. You have slides for a table of contents, objectives, and upcoming events. If your meeting is related to a project, you'll like the slides for the project schedule, timeline, and status report .

You can easily swap out the graphs and charts for your own. Plus, all other elements in the presentation are editable and ready for your company data.

The slideshow theme is for a company meeting but offers an attractive and airy nature background. There's also a slide formatted for an inspiring quote to get everyone in the room motivated.

The Company Meeting Template gives you 15 slides for the presentation and another 15 that include icons and graphics to spruce up your slideshow.

4. Timeline Meeting Template

When discussing things about your company's upcoming anniversary, a planned open house event for customers, or guidelines about how employees should ask for time off, a calendar-themed PowerPoint template is a smart option.

Consider this simple and straight-to-the-point template from Slide Hunter. It includes a red- or blue-themed calendar slide, which helps you get right to the point. Encourage continual focus on a chosen date by customizing the numerical text in each image so your team members know exactly what deadline you're talking about.

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In many cases, a company-wide meeting is the easiest way to inform employees about new building acquisitions or office space. That's when this business meeting PowerPoint template comes in.

The City Skyline Template from Presentation Load is a flexible template that makes it simple to get people excited about and in full support of an upcoming move to a new office building or news about an additional location opening soon.

Begin customizing the template by picking a 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio for ideal, properly scaled visual results.

Then, select from three appealing color schemes that are easy on the eyes and maintain a theme by showing various buildings set against a straightforward backdrop of the sky. Arrange content into bulleted lists and move it into one or two columns to showcase necessary information strategically.

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For companies with weekly meetings, this Weekly Meeting Template is the perfect tool. It has a nice, clean appearance with simple colors and well-structured elements.

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If your business meetings take place monthly instead of weekly, check out this Monthly Meeting Template, also from Slidesgo. The slides offer a blue and white color scheme with a casual appearance using text bubbles and callouts, staggered lines, and hand-drawn graphics.

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7 meeting agenda examples, templates, and how to create your own

As James T. Kirk, heroic captain of the USS Enterprise, once said, “A meeting is an event where minutes are taken and hours wasted.” Too often, meetings drift off-topic, lack clear goals, and end with a sense of time lost rather than value gained. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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An agenda transforms a meeting from an aimless time-drain into a focused, outcome-driven event, which is especially important for small businesses where time and resources are at a premium. It sets clear expectations, guides the conversation, and keeps everyone focused on the goals at hand.

In this post, we’ll share practical meeting agenda examples and templates to help you revolutionize your meetings, from weekly check-ins to larger project kickoffs. We’ll also dive into best practices for creating and using meeting agendas to make your meetings more focused, productive, and valuable for all attendees.

Why create an agenda for every meeting?

Meetings are an investment of your team’s time, and an agenda is the best way to get a positive return on that investment. Without an agenda, meetings tend to be unproductive and leave attendees frustrated. Here are a few specific reasons why creating an agenda for each meeting is so important:

• Keeps everyone on the same page: An agenda provides an outline of the topics you plan to discuss and the order in which you’ll address them. This helps provide all attendees with the meeting’s purpose, expected outcomes, and their role in achieving those goals.
• Enables preparation: With an agenda sent out ahead of time, attendees can prepare for the meeting . They can gather their thoughts around each topic of discussion and even do some pre-reading if needed. This results in more constructive conversations and input during the actual meeting.
• Keeps the meeting focused: The meeting organizer can allocate time limits for each topic to keep the conversation on schedule. If certain discussions start to drag on, the agenda provides an easy reference point to table that topic and move on to the next item.
• Provides follow-up guidance: You can use an agenda after the meeting to determine any follow-up actions or next steps. Attendees can look back at the agenda to identify owners and deadlines for any tasks assigned during the meeting.

Meeting agenda format: What to include

The level of detail and specific items in your agenda will vary depending on the type of meeting, but in general, you’ll want to include the following:

• Meeting goal: Explain why you're meeting and what you aim to accomplish. Be specific about discussion topics and desired outcomes. For example, “Discuss Q3 marketing strategies and decide on next steps.”
• Date, time, and location: It may seem obvious, but don’t forget the basics! Include the date, start and end times, and exact meeting spot, whether that’s in person or virtual. This is particularly important for external meetings, like those with clients or partners.
• Attendees: List everyone who should be present. Don’t forget to note if there are any required or optional guests.
• Agenda items: Outline each topic you want to cover in order of importance along with estimated discussion times. For example:
• Q3 marketing strategy (30 mins)
• New product designs (45 mins)
• Open discussion (15 mins)
• Time allocation: To keep the meeting on track, assign a time limit for each item. Allocate more time for complex topics and leave some buffer room in case discussions run over.
• Responsible parties: Assign someone to lead each discussion item. This helps ensure all key points are covered and that a plan is in place for follow-up actions.
• Relevant pre-reads: Attach or link to any documents attendees should review before the meeting. Briefly summarize key highlights or discussion points in the agenda to jog memories and provide context.
• Action items: Leave space under each discussion item to capture follow-up actions, owners, and deadlines. Review all action items at the end of the meeting to make sure nothing is missed and everyone is on the same page regarding next steps.
• Additional notes: Leave room for attendees to note questions, ideas, or thoughts to revisit later. An open space on the agenda allows for flexibility in discussions.

Following this basic structure will result in an organized, easy-to-follow meeting agenda for you and your attendees. Be sure to distribute the agenda before the meeting to allow for preparation and keep everyone focused on the priorities at hand.

7 meeting agenda examples + templates

Coming up with a solid meeting agenda isn’t rocket science. Still, having a template to build from can make your job much easier. In this section, we’re sharing seven meeting agenda examples along with free templates to help make your meetings more productive .

1. One-on-one meeting agenda

A one-on-one meeting is a scheduled conversation between two individuals. It provides a dedicated space to discuss projects, give and receive feedback, build relationships, and address concerns. One-on-ones can occur in various contexts, including manager-employee relationships, client interactions, mentoring, or peer-to-peer connections.

Here are some tips for planning a one-on-one meeting:

• Take a few minutes to chat about non-work related topics and build rapport. Keep things positive and supportive.
• While a structure is important, allow space for important topics to surface naturally.
• Use a shared document or tool to maintain the agenda, allowing you both to add items as needed.

2. Team meeting agenda

A team meeting is a regularly scheduled gathering of members within a specific team or department. It focuses on updates, problem-solving, goal alignment, decision-making, and fostering collaboration across the team. In remote and hybrid settings, team meetings also present a valuable opportunity for connection and team building.

Here are some tips for planning a team meeting:

• Keep the conversation focused on items the whole team should or may want to know rather than devoting time to just one or a few team members’ specific projects or professional development.
• Create a rotation for team members to “own” the agenda for each meeting to encourage preparation and participation.
• If the meeting’s content can be conveyed through an email or quick chat, use those channels. Don’t schedule a meeting purely out of habit.

3. Project kickoff meeting agenda

A project kickoff meeting formally launches a new project, aligning the project team, stakeholders, and any clients involved. It sets a shared vision for the project and clarifies goals, roles, expectations, and timelines. A good kickoff agenda sets the right collaborative tone for the work ahead.

Here are some tips for planning a project kickoff meeting:

• Ensure adequate time for everyone to introduce themselves and their roles, especially if team members or stakeholders haven’t been introduced to one another.
• Clearly outline the project’s major deliverables and their timelines.
• Allow ample time for participants to ask questions and clarify any uncertainties.

4. Retrospective meeting agenda

A retrospective meeting is held at the end of a project or a specific phase to go over the things that went well, the things that didn’t, and what the team can do better next time. The goal is to learn from the experience and apply those lessons to future projects.

Here are some tips for planning a retrospective meeting:

• Create a safe space for honest reflection. Set a positive and solutions-oriented tone to prevent the meeting from devolving into a blame session. 
• Schedule the meeting relatively close to the end of the project or iteration being discussed so that it’s still fresh in people’s minds.
• End the meeting on a positive note, reinforcing the team’s strengths and the valuable lessons learned.

5. Leadership meeting agenda

A leadership meeting brings together senior managers, executives, and other key decision-makers to discuss strategic issues impacting an organization’s overall direction. These meetings focus on big-picture goals, high-level decision-making, resource allocation, and cross-departmental alignment.

Here are some tips for planning a leadership meeting:

• To enable accountability and maintain momentum, begin the meeting by reviewing the status of action items from the previous leadership meeting.
• Base agenda items on reliable data and metrics, not solely on opinions.
• Invite open debate and input from all leadership members to foster better solutions.

6. Daily scrum meeting agenda

A daily scrum meeting, also known as a stand-up meeting, is a brief daily team gathering to synchronize efforts, share progress, and plan for the day ahead. The meeting is typically timeboxed to 15 minutes and held at the same time and place each day. The core structure of the daily scrum involves all team members answering three questions:

• What did I accomplish yesterday?
• What will I work on today?
• Are there any obstacles in my way?

Here are some tips for planning a daily scrum meeting:

• If possible, encourage participants to stand during the meeting to keep it fast-paced.
• Don't let problem-solving derail the scrum. Schedule separate follow-up discussions for any complex issues.
• If using a physical or digital task board , update it during the meeting to reflect the current status of tasks and progress.

7. All-hands meeting agenda

An all-hands meeting , also known as a town hall meeting, is a gathering of an entire organization or company to share important updates, celebrate successes, and promote transparency and alignment. These meetings are typically held on a regular basis, such as monthly or quarterly.

Here are some tips for planning an all-hands meeting:

• Consider what you want attendees to remember once they’ve returned to their desks or what habits you want them to change.
• Ask employees to share comments, concerns, or questions and address them live during the meeting. This helps create a culture of transparency, promotes open communication, and prevents staff from feeling isolated.
• Carefully consider which activities and speakers would be best received by the entire organization.

How to write a meeting agenda in 5 steps

To keep your meeting on track, you’ll need a solid agenda. Take the time to create a thoughtful agenda by following these five steps:

1. Define the meeting’s objective 

When building an agenda, think about why you are having the meeting to begin with. Start by identifying why the meeting is necessary, what outcomes you expect, and how it aligns with broader goals or projects. Clearly articulating the objective helps set the tone for the meeting, guides discussions toward achieving desired results, and enables participants to prepare effectively.

When defining your meeting’s objective, consider questions like:

• What problem are we trying to solve?
• What decisions do we need to make?
• What information do we need to share?

Focusing on a well-defined objective can increase productivity, engagement , and accountability during the meeting. Make sure this information is communicated clearly in your agenda so attendees know what to expect and can come prepared.

2. Determine who needs to attend

Once you’ve set the objective, decide who should be included in the meeting. Think about the topics you plan to discuss and who will be directly impacted or needs to provide input. Don’t make the mistake of inviting more people than necessary, as this can make the meeting inefficient and difficult to facilitate.

As you put together the invite list, consider:

• Who has information or expertise that will be useful in the discussion?
• Who will be responsible for key deliverables or tasks after the meeting?
• Who needs to be informed or give sign-off on any decisions?
• Are there any groups indirectly impacted that should have a representative present?

Once you have a draft list, review it with others who have a broad view of the topics and objectives. They may identify some key players you overlooked or suggest removing some members to keep the group focused and productive.

3. Gather input from team members

Ask team members for suggestions on topics they’d like to see covered in the upcoming meeting. This will make them feel valued and help ensure important discussion points aren’t left out.

Including team members in shaping the agenda, even in a small way, leads to more engaging and productive meetings. People will walk in knowing their voices have already been heard and feel invested in contributing to the conversation. Meetings become collaborative rather than top-down. Most importantly, you’ll gain valuable insights into what really matters to your team.

4. Prioritize agenda items

When putting together your meeting agenda, arrange the topics in order of importance. The issues that need immediate attention should be at the top. If certain topics are time-sensitive, put those first so you’re sure to address them. Also, keep in mind that critical team members may have time constraints and might need to leave the meeting early. Prioritize discussions that specifically require their input or decision-making early in the agenda.

As the meeting organizer, you likely have a sense of which issues will generate the most discussion or debate. Place those higher on the agenda so they get the attention they deserve.

If there are any controversial issues, you may want to list them later. This can help avoid heated debates that derail the entire meeting. By addressing the higher priority and time-sensitive topics first, people may be in a better mindset to have a productive discussion on those trickier issues.

Estimate realistic time allocations for each agenda item. Factor in activities like topic introduction, discussions, decision-making, action item agreement, and potential technology issues. Avoid underestimating how much time is needed, as it can lead to rushed decisions and inefficiencies.

Pro tip: Plan for 20% more time than you anticipate needing for each topic. Including buffer time helps accommodate thorough discussions, encourages participation, and prevents feeling rushed during the meeting.

5. Assign clear roles and responsibilities

Before the meeting even starts, decide who will introduce and guide the discussion for each agenda item. Let each person know they will be leading their assigned topic and confirm they are prepared.

For example, if discussing a new product launch, assign the product manager to lead that section. If brainstorming marketing campaigns, tap your creative director to spearhead the conversation.

Each facilitator should:

• Start with a quick introduction or recap of the issue.
• Come prepared with questions to pose to the group.
• Keep the conversation on track and within the scheduled timeframe.
• Provide a brief summary of any conclusions, next steps, or follow-up items before moving to the next agenda item.

Evenly distribute additional duties, such as taking notes and timekeeping. Make sure responsibilities are balanced and match each individual’s area of expertise. Your team will appreciate the clarity and ability to contribute in meaningful ways.

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By: Angela Robinson | Updated: December 29, 2023

You found our list of fun out of the box team meeting ideas and topics.

Out of the box team meeting ideas are change-ups from the normal meeting routine that make for more fun and interesting gatherings. Example ideas include walking meetings, field trips, and team Pomodoro sessions. The purpose of these activities is to engage and energize attendees, spark creativity, and facilitate team building. These insights are also known as “staff meeting ideas.”

These ideas are a type of unusual team building activity , virtual team building activity and remote employee engagement exercise . The ideas are similar to team building meetings , morning meeting ideas , virtual morning meeting ideas and community building activities .

This list includes:

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List of team meeting ideas & topics that are out of the box

Here is a list of creative meeting ideas to shake up the routine and engage employees.

1. Team Pomodoro session

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that involves working in 25 minute intervals followed by five minute breaks. To keep your team on-track and engaged, you can hold group pomodoro sessions. You could either bring tasks to work on and co-work together, or split the meeting or discussion into this format. During the breaks, teammates can chat, grab a snack, take a stretch, and recharge.

Here is a list of free pomodoro apps you can use.

2. Competitions

Competitions are one of the most fun activities to liven up meetings. By gamifying the gathering and pitting participants against each other in friendly rivalries, you can capture attendees’ attention and keep energy high.

First, split the group into two or three teams. Then, break up the meeting with mini-games and trivia questions. You can also award points for work accomplishments like delivering a strong presentation or sharing a milestone. At the end of the meeting, count the scores and give a prize to the team with the highest tally.

Here are more tips for workplace competitions , and here is a collection of trivia questions for work meetings .

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3. Outdoor meetings

In the same way teachers take classes outside on warm days, you can move your meetings outside to give your teams a much-needed dose of fresh air and sunshine. Simply designate a meeting space outside, or have your team meet inside and walk outdoors together. Keep in mind that there may be noise, and you may also want to avoid this format if you have confidential matters to discuss or presentations that require extensive technology. For the full effect, bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on, and pass out snacks for a picnic feel.

Here is a list of outdoor team building activities .

4. Powerpoint party

Powerpoint parties are eccentric team meeting ideas that involve participants presenting on irrelevant topics. Before the meeting, instruct participants to prepare a slideshow on a subject of their choice. Any matter that is safe-for-work is fair game. For example, a teammate might give a lesson in ukulele music appreciation, an overview of The Great Emu war, or just share pictures of cute dogs they met in their neighborhood.

When the meeting begins, give each participant a maximum of five minutes to present the slideshow to the group. At the end of the meeting, attendees can ask additional questions or vote for the best presentation.

Reunions are one of the most unexpected meeting ideas. For this type of meeting, invite back team members who left on good terms to spend time with the team. Former teammates can catch up and re-ignite their camaraderie, and the surprise visit can be a quick morale booster for the team. Plus, the gesture sends the message that you value staff as human beings and remain on good terms with former employees, which can strengthen your relationship with your current team.

Former team members can either visit in person, or call into the meeting via video conferencing software. Be sure to leave buffer time for teammates to chat and connect.

Rewinds offer a chance to reflect on the past and measure progress. These meetings give the group the opportunity to celebrate and re-celebrate team and individual wins together. You can include work wins, team outings, life changes, and more, and can do the year in review or look back over a longer period of time. You can make a slideshow or video of highlights, or ask each team member to come to the meeting prepared with one past win to share. This meeting theme enables the group to take stock of accomplishments and can inspire the team to keep moving forward.

7. Breakfast meeting

One way to perk up first-thing-in-the-morning meetings is to serve breakfast. You can lay out a spread of bagels and cream cheese, set up an omelette station, fire up the waffle iron, or special order from a beloved local breakfast spot. Be sure to have plenty of coffee on hand to help wake the team up, and leave buffer time for attendees to get food and get settled.

8. Field trip

Field trip meetings provide a change of scenery and an environment that stimulates teammates. First, choose a nearby destination, such as a botanical garden, museum, coffee shop, or co-working space. Venues with free admission or low-admission costs are probably best suited to this format, since the group will be working and may not be able to have a typical visit. Plan out time to enjoy the space as well as time for discussions, progress reports, team building, or brainstorming sessions. Be sure to double check with the venue beforehand that accommodating the group is possible. Many spaces offer meeting spaces where you can hold your work. Also keep in mind that you will have to coordinate transportation. Best to choose a spot not too far away so that the group can carpool or walk over together.

For inspiration, here is a list of virtual field trip ideas .

9. Walking meeting

If you have ever found yourself saying “walk with me,” to a colleague during a conversation, then walking meetings are for you. This format ditches the conference table and stuffy meeting room for a track or trail. Movement can get your team’s blood pumping and ideas flowing. Be sure to give your team a heads up to wear walkable shoes that day, because few folks want to take a trek in heels! When meeting time arrives, gather your group, take a stroll, and have a talk.

You can walk a nearby track or large indoor space, or you can travel to a destination. For instance, you can go to a park where your team can play games or an ice cream shop where you treat your crew to small cones.

10. Guest speaker

Inviting a guest speaker is one of the easiest ways to make meetings interesting. These special guests can take part in the group discussion or give a talk to the team. The speaker may train team members in a skill, share interesting and little-known history, explain a philanthropy mission, or simply talk about a cool topic. You can gauge what subjects interest the group and reach out to an expert to pay the team a visit. Feel free to encourage employees to make recommendations from within their social circles as well.

For ideas, here is a list of virtual keynote speakers .

11. Support session

Support sessions are meetings where teammates can gather to talk out things that are bothering them or confusing them. These sessions are a type of check-in activity leaders can use to gauge group morale and take care of the team’s mental and emotional health. Participants can swap tips, talk, listen, and vent. These sessions are a way to build camaraderie and assure employees that team members have their backs. Attendees can bring up work and non-work topics, and this can be a valuable exercise for encouraging empathy among the group.

For best results, set ground rules to ensure that these meetings are a safe place where team members feel comfortable sharing, and keep conversations healthy and productive.

For similar activities, check out employee resource groups .

12. Mini retreat

Mini retreats are intensive team bonding experiences. Like longer retreats, these activities enable development in a structured setting free from distractions. Mini retreats take place over a day or half day and are close to the office. You can plan a getaway to an outside venue for the day, or find a secluded space in the building for the team to meet. Then, organize team building activities, discussions, lectures, meals, and other programming for team members to take part in. These gatherings are like mini conferences just for your team, and allow your group to focus on topics like professional development, current projects, and team building without interference or interruptions from outside influences.

Here is a guide to holding retreats remotely .

13. Working lunch

Working lunches are one of the most common out of the box team meeting ideas. In this format, participants bring their laptops to the lunchroom or a restaurant and enjoy a meal while finishing tasks. Keep in mind that lunches are meant to be a break for employees and that larger groups tend to take more time to get served in restaurants. Plan to extend the lunch hour to allow some time for relaxing alongside business, and cover the cost of the meal. Dining tables are great spaces for conversation, and meeting in a restaurant can feel more intimate than meeting in a conference room.

You can also hold a remote lunch where attendees eat together during a Zoom call. Here are instructions to hold a virtual team lunch .

14. Virtual reality meeting

Virtual reality has progressed to the point that professionals can hold meetings in virtual spaces with avatars. This meeting idea is useful for dispersed teams, especially if team members have grown weary of Zoom screens. Even if the group works in the same building, this meeting can be a novelty and a welcome change of pace.

First pick a platform, then design your virtual meeting space. Make sure your teammates download the software or app needed to access the area and know how to navigate to the digital space at meeting time. Then, gather digitally and hold your meeting in the metaverse.

Here are virtual events platforms to try for VR meetings.

15. Video game quest

Teams looking for new and different ways to meet can play video games together. Many games and gaming platforms have online multiplayer modes and built-in communication systems like text or voice chat. Teammates can complete missions together to improve collaboration and communication skills. Plus, playing the games can help workers de-stress and blow off steam.

According to The New York Times , even some executives use video games for meetups in place of traditional conference rooms or restaurants.

16. Animal therapy

Animal therapy may be one of the most appreciated motivational meeting ideas. People love pets, and employees will likely be much more psyched to attend a meeting if it means the chance to cuddle a cat, dog, rabbit, or other fuzzy friend while listening to the agenda.

To host this type of gathering, reach out to a local animal rescue or adoption center and ask about the possibility of arranging a visit. Many such organizations coordinate dog or cat therapy sessions with colleges and may be able to accommodate. Or, you can bring your team to the center to volunteer for a couple of hours and meet aftward.

Pro tip: Make sure no team members are allergic before you bring in the critters! Also, be sure to clear the activity with leadership, and be ready to clean up any animal accidents.

For more fun with furry friends, check out this list of office pets .

17. Work skills workshop

Work skills workshops are activities that help teammates develop work competencies. Professional development is important to employees, and making skills training the focal point of a meeting gives workers the opportunity to learn while on the clock.

Here are a few example topic ideas:

• Time management
• Financial literacy
• Negotiation
• Navigating cultural differences
• Storytelling
• Personal branding

First, find out which subjects most interest the staff. Next, find a pro to lead the workshop and set a date and time.

It tends to be best to structure these sessions to involve hands-on activities that allow for practice and encourage participation.

Learn more about corporate workshops .

18. Battle of the…

Battle of the… is part competition and part experiment. In this activity, teammates try out different versions of a product and pick an overall winner. This activity is a fun way to start or end a meeting.

Before the meeting begins, decide on a category. For instance, cupcakes, apps, touchscreen gloves, or Chinese takeout. Each participant should decide on a different brand or shop to buy from. Participants will order the items online, or else visit a local shop the day of or day before the meeting to pick up the product.

During the meeting, participants will try each other’s items and compare notes before deciding on a winter.

You can structure the activity to be more work-related, for instance, trying out different industry apps. Or leave the activity just for fun, such as “battle of the cannolis.”

This exercise can be a fun bonding exercise and is sure to appeal to folks who make everything into a competition.

Here are more ideas for team bonding .

Recess gives team members a chance to play and embrace their inner child. This type of meeting is unstructured time where team members can escape the office and blow off steam. You can organize team playground games such as kickball and tag, or simply hang out outside together. Recess can happen inside too, with team building board games or indoor team building activities . Allow at least 15 to 30 minutes of free time. The point of the exercise is to give employees a break and re-energize the team.

20. Virtual lunch and learns

Lunch and learns are educational activities where employees meet on lunch break to hear a lecture while enjoying a snack or meal. These activities are common in the workplace, however you can get creative in the topics covered. Beyond basic subjects like time management or leadership training, you may consider more eccentric topics, for instance, tips on confidence and presentation skills from a drag queen or prepping work snacks with a chef.

You can also shake up the format of lunch and learns by meeting remotely. Even if your team works in-office, you can stream the session so that teammates can tune in from wherever they are in the building and staff outside the office can still participate. You can even deliver lunch to desks, or reimburse the faraway folks the cost of takeout.

Here is a guide to doing virtual lunch and learns .

21. Hourly check-ins

Hourly check-ins are motivational meeting ideas that can help keep team members on-track and on task. At the appointed time, team members will gather and give updates on the work and/or on their moods. This is especially useful on days of events.

The group does not have to physically gather for these meetings, and can respond to a Slack thread or group chat instead. The get-togethers do not have to happen every hour either, and can occur a couple of times throughout the day. These check-ins can give team members needed support and encouragement, as well as encourage accountability.

Here is a list of employee check-in questions .

22. Workout meetings

Workout meetings do the double duty of helping employees get exercise while accomplishing tasks. This meeting format can counter sedentary work styles and encourage healthier habits. The community element promotes team bonding. Plus, the accompanying endorphin boost can improve employee moods.

It is best to do a low-intensity workout such as yoga, hiking, or casual bike-riding, otherwise teammates may get winded and it will be hard to communicate.

For inspiration, check out this list of team workout ideas .

23. Brainstorm graffiti

Brainstorm graffiti is an idea-generating exercise that encourages participation from all team members. The one-at-time format of more traditional brainstorming sessions may make shyer teammates hesitant to participate. In brainstorm graffiti, team members write down all ideas at once, and then explore the different topics as a group.

To do this exercise, get a large whiteboard or roll out a big piece of paper on the floor. Then, give each attendee a different color marker. When you say go, teammates will have five to ten minutes to write down every thought that comes to mind. When time runs out, team members take a seat, and the meeting host guides the group through the mural of ideas. The host should touch on at least one word in each color to give every team member the chance to contribute.

Since this activity is time-limited and higher-pressure, ideas do not need to be fully formed and can be rough. The point of the exercise is to spark creativity, limit second-guessing, and get as many ideas as possible into the open.

For more inspiration, here are books on creativity .

24. Timed segments

Occasionally in meetings, one team or team member hogs the floor, causing other participants to have to rush through their updates. Skilled moderators can ensure that talking time gets divided evenly, however doing timed segments is another alternative. As each presenter begins to speak, set a visible timer for 5 to 15 minutes. Participants can challenge themselves to race against the clock and be as brief as possible. As host, you can save some time at the end and have teammates compete for the extra slots.

This exercise is intended for fun and should not cause anxiety among staff. If there is a topic in need of further discussion, then the teammate can have a private conversation after the meeting or the team can circle back to the topic in the future.

25. Q&A

Q&A sessions give teammates the chance to satisfy curiosity, clear up confusion, and have a back-and-forth with an expert in the know. You can host Q&A’s to address upcoming organizational changes, for instance, rebranding or restructuring, or to get to know individual team members better, for instance, a meet-and-greet with a member of a different department or an introduction to a new team member. Higher management can use these sessions as a way to have dialogue with the staff, and can benefit from feedback and insights just as much as employees benefit from having questions answered. You can also host experts outside of your organization, and can facilitate Q&A’s virtually.

26. Town Halls

All hands meetings and town halls are not unusual in the workworld, yet you can structure these meetings in a way that is engaging, welcoming, and valuable to all attendees. For example, you can plan activities that offer a chance for attendees to get to know colleagues in other departments, or by offer employees a chance to guest-host segments. You can even have random prize drawings, games, and perks to incentivize attendance and participation.

Here is a guide to doing all hands meetings .

27. Buddy Up

Introducing a buddy system for meetings gives team members a chance to bond and strengthen relationships. There are a few different ways to achieve this end. For instance, you could match up meeting attendees to talk through prompts and complete tasks together, can pair up teammates for 1:1 peer-learning calls during weeks when the manager is away, or can invite another department to hold a joint meeting with the team. This format gets employees more familiar with more distant coworkers and builds stronger bonds throughout the organization.

Check out more relationship building activities .

28. Scavenger hunt meeting

Scavenger hunts are one of the most out of the box meeting activities. There are many ways to structure the activity. For example, you can open the meeting by having attendees retrieve materials they will need to complete a team building exercise during the meeting. Or, you can ask each presenter to submit a question relating to an important topic they will cover, make a worksheet out of the questions, and ask attendees to fill in the blanks as the meeting goes on. You can also hold a more traditional scavenger hunt as a team building exercise.

For more tips and ideas, here is a guide to doing scavenger hunts virtually .

29. Meeting soundtrack

Because meetings do not typically have music, adding a background playlist can elevate the experience. You can pick a different team member to act as DJ every meeting, or ask teammates for song suggestions to build a team playlist. Team members can also choose songs to play during presentations. Playing music can help team members focus and feel comfortable, and can eliminate awkward silences and set a mood for the meeting.

Pro tip: Send out the playlist post-meeting in the recap email or notes.

For inspiration, here is a list of team building songs .

Fun team meeting topics for discussion

Here are suggestions for topics to talk about in work meetings to incite lively discussion.

1. Moonshots

Moonshots are ambitious ideas that may seem impossible at first glance. These projects can drive innovation and push teammates beyond perceived limits. Moonshots can also be one of the most fun talking topics for meetings. Teammates can come up with over-the-top ideas together, and then brainstorm ways to make these distant aims achievable. The more outrageous the thought, the better. While not every moonshot may succeed, by striving for great results team members are likely to grow and achieve more than they initially expected. Plus, dreaming big is fun and can ignite the team’s passion and imagination.

For further inspiration, here is a list of books on innovation .

Discussing goals in a group setting can be fun and useful. Team members can give each other encouragement, and announcing the goal can create a sense of accountability that makes participants follow-through and take action. We recommend structuring the discussion so that teammates share one work goal and one non-work goal. During future meetings, check in and assess progress. This idea can serve as an ongoing discussion point and icebreaker activity.

Here are goal setting activities for teams .

3. Predictions

It can be fun to make forecasts about the industry and the company, especially during times of significant change. This exercise can improve the team’s critical thinking abilities. Simply have participants weigh in and predict events and developments that may occur within the next month, quarter, year, etc. You can even start a for-fun betting pool and award the participant with the most accurate prediction with a prize.

Predictions do not need to be serious or long-range. For example, the group can make predictions like “who will be the next team member to get a positive review?” or “who will be the next participant to forget to unmute their mic on Zoom?”

4. Client catch ups

Client catch ups give employees the opportunity to learn more about customers and encourage the team to keep current with clients. You can highlight a few exciting developments at client companies in a slideshow, ask participants to volunteer news, and can even make a trivia game to reward employees who are most well-informed on client goings-on. You can even invite a client to call in and share their news within the first five minutes of the call, have the team offer congratulations, and generate goodwill between you and the customer.

Everybody makes mistakes from time to time. Owning up to failures can normalize imperfection and make team members feel better about mess-ups. Not to mention, stories about things-gone-awry can be entertaining. Team members can take turns confessing to mess-ups, and you can even award a fail-of-the-week. The team can comfort each other and offer advice and suggestions to help each other learn.

6. Hypotheticals

Hypotheticals are fun tangents to explore in work meetings. Team members can take turns thinking up different scenarios and challenging other team members to talk through their problem-solving approach. This exercise can help team members plan more thoroughly and consider multiple angles when making decisions. Plus, it can be fun to think about different possibilities, even unlikely ones.

Here are more problem-solving activities .

7. Personal updates

It is good for team members to get to know each other as human beings and to keep tabs on each others’ important events outside of the office. You can leave room in meetings to share personal updates. For example, engagements, births, house-buyings, pet adoptions, and graduations. Team members can also share less monumental developments like starting a new hobby, planning a weekend trip, or finally cleaning their desk.

8. New member introduction

New member introductions are a way to welcome new employees and facilitate team bonding. Each member of the team can tell a little bit about themselves, and established team members can ask the new hire questions or give advice. The new team member can also use this opportunity to ask questions, or just to banter with their new coworkers. These discussions help to break the ice and build relationships among the team much faster.

Here are more get to know you activities .

9. Work Wins

Recognition is an important part of the job satisfaction puzzle. Plus, hearing positive news can boost employee morale. You can dedicate time each meeting to acknowledging work wins. Managers can announce these achievements, team members can praise each other, or employees can toot their own horns. Starting the gathering with these conversations can set an uplifting tone for the rest of the meeting. You can also host an entire meeting devoted to talking about each team member’s accomplishments, like an informal award ceremony.

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Today I learned is one of the most fun meeting discussion topics. This exercise encourages constant learning and empowers team members to share fascinating facts with the team. To do this activity, have each attendee share one tidbit that they recently learned. These snippets could be work-related or non-related, on any topic of the speaker’s choice, and can be serious or silly.

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The average employee spends a significant amount of time in meetings. The routine can grow stale, and team members can tune out. Introducing new and interesting meeting topics and formats can reinvigorate the team and lead to more thoughtful discussion, better morale, increased creativity, and greater productivity.

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Here are common questions about out of the box team meeting ideas.

What are out of the box team meeting ideas?

Out of the box team meeting ideas are unusual and unexpected activities and topics for meetings. The purpose of these exercises is to add variety to the workday routine and to engage and re-energize employees.

What are some unexpected work meeting ideas?

Some unexpected work meeting ideas include animal therapy, meeting soundtracks, reunions, and video game quests.

How do you engage employees during meetings?

To engage employees during meetings, incorporate elements of participation such as games, quizzes, and questions. A change in scenery can also shake up the routine and make employees more alert and receptive to discussion, as can changing the standard meeting format and planning unexpected activities.

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It’s important to know how to introduce yourself professionally, as a solid introduction leads to further connection. Whether you’re preparing for a career fair, interview, or sales call, it’s important to practice your self-introduction.

In this article, we’ll cover how to introduce yourself professionally, and we’ll give examples of introductions. We’ll also explain why it’s essential to have a professional introduction ready to go.

Key Takeaways:

Whether you’re sitting down for an interview, meeting a new coworker, or giving a presentation, your self-introduction is the first glimpse into the kind of person that you are.

When introducing yourself, you need to consider the context of the meeting.

Make sure you are using positive body language such as eye contact and smiling and are being an active listener.

When introducing yourself, make sure you are confident because confidence draws people into what you have to say.

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To introduce yourself professionally, you need to consider the situation you’re in, use positive body language, and briefly provide information about who you are. If appropriate, ask questions of the person or people you’re introducing yourself to as well.

Consider the context of the introduction. Adapting your self-introduction to the situation you’re in is imperative. An introduction that is professional at a presentation will seem strange at a job interview .

Additionally, speaking as casually as you might on a first date is inappropriate when interviewing for an open position.

Before speaking, the first step is to understand the context of the scenario you’ll be introducing yourself in and adjust your approach accordingly.

Job interviews The first day of a college class Welcoming new co-workers Meeting people at a job fair or conference Giving a presentation to a large group Conducting a sales call

Use positive body language. People are strongly influenced by body language , even if they don’t realize it consciously. Using positive body language draws the other party into what you have to say and who you are.

Eye contact Shaking hands Smiling Nodding Standing upright Arms uncrossed

Give a little information about who you are. The thing about an effective introduction is that it’s a push-and-pull in exchange for information. Spend equal time speaking and listening .

In the case of a job interview, this means briefly explaining your professional background while highlighting your responsibilities and achievements . Explain what jobs you’ve worked in previously and what the responsibilities in those roles entailed.

When you’re introducing yourself in a social situation, it’s okay to include some career-related information, but try to extend the description past that to give a more well-rounded depiction of who you are.

Ask questions. It’s not an attractive quality to be self-absorbed, whether in a professional or social setting. One way to avoid this perception is by asking the other person questions about themselves, the position you’re applying for, or the company you hope to work for.

Questions demonstrate a genuine interest in the other person or professional role, and that makes them respond more positively.

Asking questions also helps the interaction flow naturally from an introduction to a relaxed conversation .

What do you like about working here? What are the biggest challenges I’d be facing in this position? What are you most looking forward to about this conference? What do you do?

Presenting yourself professionally and politely is important no matter the context. Here are some examples of how to do this in a wide variety of situations:

How to introduce yourself in an interview for a job

“Hello, it’s nice to finally meet you in person. Even though we spoke over email, I wanted to formally introduce myself. My name is Sally Jones, and I’m a passionate social media manager . “I’ve been a professional social media manager for the past five years after graduating with my bachelor’s degree in communications from New York University. I’ve led teams that handled high-profile clients and improved their sales margins by upwards of 4%. “I’ve always admired your organization’s mission, and I’d love to be able to use my leadership skills and industry knowledge to further it.”

How to introduce yourself to a new employee

“Hi, my name is Connor. What’s your name? Nice to meet you, _____. I understand that you’ve recently been hired for the job of administrative assistant , which means that we’ll be working together a lot. “I just wanted to introduce myself and extend a warm welcome to the team. “Please let me know if there’s anything I can help you with while you’re getting adjusted to the new role.”

How to introduce yourself in an email

Dear Mrs. Adams, How are you doing? I hope this email finds you well. My name is Jackson King, and I’m a school librarian . I have ten years of experience working as a librarian in the public schooling system, which has awarded me strengths in collaboration and patience. I’m emailing you today because I know that you are the hiring manager for Woodbridge City School District, and I wanted to pass my resume along in case any positions open up that fit my experience and skills. I’d love to have a further discussion about the education philosophies at Woodbridge City School District. I can be reached via [email protected] or (923-742-6336). Thank you for reading my email in full, and I hope to hear back soon. Sincerely, Jackson King [email protected]

How to introduce yourself at a hiring event

“Hi there, how are you? My name is Matthew Shelton. I’m a recent graduate from the University of Texas with a degree in engineering. While I haven’t had much paid professional experience, I participated in a competitive internship with Cisco Systems for six months. “I wanted to come over and introduce myself to you because I saw that you’re representing Flash Energy Solutions. I’ve heard incredible things about this company’s innovation, and I’m curious to find out more about their open positions. Are you available now to talk more about opportunities at Flash Energy Solutions?”

How to introduce yourself to a university professor

“Good afternoon, Professor Johnson. My name is Abigal Morris, and I’m a sophomore here at The University of Washington. I just wanted to formally introduce myself and say I’m looking forward to learning more in your course this semester.”

How to introduce yourself to your network

Hi, Samantha. How are you? I hope all is well. My name is Jessica Lane, and I’m a gallery director for Elegance Art Studios. I’m reaching out to you today because I recently came across some of your artwork online. Specifically, I saw a painting titled “Oblivion” that I thought was immaculate. I’d like to see your other work and speak further about the possibility of building a working relationship with Elegance Art Studios. If you’re interested, please email me at [email protected] or call me at (558)-292-6868. Thank you. Sincerely, Jessica Lane

How to introduce yourself on social media

Hello, Catherine, my name is Sadie Michaels, and I represent a clothing company called Free Air Designs as a marketing coordinator . I came across your Instagram profile while I was searching through my Top Posts page . I think you have a keen eye for social media development, and I enjoy your style. I was wondering if you’d be interested in collaborating on a few targeted posts involving Free Air Designs. Let me know if you’d be interested in talking more. Thanks! -Sadie

How to introduce yourself to a stranger on a plane

“Hello, I don’t mean to bother you, but since we’re going to be on this 12-hour flight, I figured I’d introduce myself. I’m Tom. What’s your name? It’s a pleasure, ____. What brings you on a flight to Milan?”

How to introduce yourself at an office party

“I don’t think we’ve met before. My name is Eric. I work in accounting. What’s your name? Awesome, it’s great to meet you, ____. How long have you been working here? Eight years? Wow, I’ve only been here for two. Have you been at this location all along?”

How to introduce yourself in class

“Hi everyone, my name’s Madeline Johnson. I’m a sophomore English major in the NEAG education program. I was interested in this class as a way of broadening my knowledge of teaching techniques for toddlers. When I’m not stuck in a book, I like to spend my time fishing at the Housatonic River.”

How to introduce yourself in a letter

Dear Mrs. Sels, “My name is John Buck and I’m a freelance writer with a background in e-commerce and the technical space. Naturally, I thought I’d be a good fit for XYZ Technica, an industry leader in technical e-commerce.”

How to introduce yourself to a group

“Hello everyone, my name’s Tim Thompson. I’ve been working in finance for 10 years, and what I specialize in is client support and education. Being able to bring some of this esoteric, but important, information from our field to more people is the most rewarding part of my job.”

How to introduce yourself in a meeting or presentation

“Hi everyone, my name is Riley Cooper and I’m the head of our content marketing team. What we excel at is making bespoke content calendars that match your brand’s voice, as well as monitoring the success of those campaigns.”

How to introduce yourself to a potential new client

Hello, my name is Chris Trager, and I’m a representative for Campbell Paper. I wanted to introduce myself and let you know about our 30% off sale happening throughout the month of August. We provide high-quality paper products and custom-printed materials to many schools like yours, and I’d love to discuss how we can meet your paper and printing needs. Is there anything in particular you’re looking for for an upcoming project? I really enjoy working with education-based clients like you, and I’d love to send you a sample book and help you find solutions at a price point that works for you. Please feel free to respond to this email or call or text me at 333-444-5555. I look forward to talking with you. Chris Traeger Sales Representative Campbell Paper

How to introduce yourself in a new company

Good morning, Ashley, We haven’t met yet, but I’m the new graphic designer working in the marketing department, and I was assigned your ESL class poster. Would you mind sending me the class times whenever you get the chance? Once I have those, I’ll be ready to send the poster to you to look over. I’m looking forward to working with you, and I hope to be able to meet you in person soon! Thanks, Caleb Olson Graphic Designer 222-333-4455

Professional introductions are important because how you demonstrate your character in the first moments of meeting another person dictates their perception of you moving forward, even if that doesn’t accurately describe who you are .

In situations where there is limited time to interact, such as a job interview, making a positive and professional first impression is crucial in achieving a desirable outcome. The confines of a 30-minute interview are all a candidate has to demonstrate themselves as the perfect choice for a job.

This is truly a test of first impressions as job-seekers are asked to perform well in a brief introduction before being hired.

Making a strong self-introduction is more complicated than simply stating your name and shaking hands. Consider the following tips for introducing yourself to leave a lasting positive impression on people you meet:

Dress well . Clothing is the first impression that a job interviewer or colleague has of you before you speak. Dressing well for a professional event ensures that you’re portraying yourself in a professional light.

Be confident. Refined confidence draws people into what you have to say. While sounding conceited repeals most people, a healthy dose of security in your ability to do a job establishes you as a dependable candidate.

Look for opportunities to further the conversation. An introduction that goes back and forth between two people only lasts a few minutes at most before it gets boring. To avoid a boring discussion, be on the lookout for opportunities to further the conversation.

Understand the culture. Before an interview or meeting, you should do research on the company to understand its culture. This will give you a better understanding of whether they are more straightforward or more casual.

If they are more casual, you can include some light humor in your introduction, just make sure it’s appropriate. If they are more straightforward and formal, keep a professional demeanor.

Prepare what you want to say. Practicing how you want to say something can help with stumbling over words and possibly saying something wrong. Try writing down what you want to say beforehand and practicing what you want to say. It may seem silly to be doing so at the time, but it could be helpful if you are nervous and have new meeting anxiety.

Introducing yourself at a job interview is a bit different than in most social contexts. You’ll want to pay special attention to the following in order to ensure the hiring manager likes you from the get-go:

Research the company. Before the interview, check out how the company presents itself to the public via social media. Are they casual and hip, or formal and serious? That’s your first clue for what sort of tone to strike.

Research the interviewer. Figure out whether the interviewer is an HR representative or someone who you’d be working under directly. You can also learn about their background to see what sort of information they’re most likely to appreciate in an introduction.

Plus, you might find an interesting connection that can be a nice segue out of your self-introduction into a shared, natural conversation.

Be hyper-relevant and brief. The job description is your ultimate cheat sheet for which qualifications to hype up as you introduce yourself at your job interview. Don’t go crazy trying to stuff the whole list into your intro, though.

Talk contributions. Introducing yourself shouldn’t be a laundry list of where you worked, when you graduated, etc. — that’s what your resume is for . Instead, get animated and share why you’re passionate about the field, interesting stories from your background, major milestones from your professional career, etc.

Don’t stop at your job title. When you simply give your name and job title, you’re basically saying, “There’s nothing more interesting about me than the function I can possibly fulfill” — not exactly a thrilling candidate.

Don’t try too hard to be funny. Humor is a great thing, but unless you’re a stand-up, you should wait until you’ve developed a bit of rapport before diving into too many jokes. No matter how much research you’ve done on your interviewer, you won’t know what they find funny or inappropriate, so it’s best to play it safe.

How do I introduce myself professionally?

Introduce yourself professionally with positive body language and relevant information about yourself. This relevant information about yourself should be related to the context of the situation. For example, if you are introducing yourself to someone once you have been referred, you may bring up your reference.

What is a unique way to introduce yourself?

To be unique, talk about your values in your introduction. Your values, even if they are common, define your personality. This helps you set the stage to talk about your goals and accomplishments, which should be tied to your values. Just make sure to keep them relevant and appropriate.

How do you introduce yourself in 3 lines?

To introduce yourself in 3 lines: state your name, why you are there, and ask an open-ended question about the other person. It is especially important to explain your purpose in a natural way, so tie it back to the context of the situation. Then, by using an open-ended question, you provide an opportunity for the other person to contribute to the conversation in a meaningful way.

What is a good introduction?

A good introduction should gain attention and interest in a positive manner. You will have introduced yourself successfully because people will be curious to learn more about you. This creates a flow to whatever topic is at hand while keeping your presence relevant.

How do you start an introduction to introduce yourself?

To start an introduction when introducing yourself, greet the person, give your name, and share a little bit about yourself. This information will change depending on the context. In a job interview, for example, you’ll give a quick overview of your experience or skills, while at a professional conference, you’ll share your job title.

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If you have a hard time thinking of ways to break the ice over email, you can always ask those close to you how you come across to others. Are you funny? Charming? Outgoing? Sincere? Good-natured and kind? Find a characteristic that resonates with you and use it to brand yourself. If you are looking for a financial services job at a fintech firm, for example, a great opening line might be something like, “I have been a math geek my whole life and I started building computers when I was in high school.”. The first line is key to getting the reader interested, so I cannot stress enough the importance of having a “hook” that makes you stand out as an individual.

When introducing yourself personally, manners and confidence matter. Make eye contact and stand up straight, but try to be relaxed and not too stiff. I also recommend being complimentary but a bit subtle about it, for example, saying, “Thank you so much for meeting with me today” followed by, “Your office is such a lovely building” or “I knew we would have a lot in common when we talked based on our email exchange”. A little flattery goes a long way! I like to have three to five points about myself memorized when meeting someone for the first time in an interview setting. Something biographical, something personal, and something professional. So, for me, if someone says, “ Tell me about yourself “, I can reply with, “I grew up in Connecticut and have been in New York City for 14 years, I’m a middle child, I love to travel, cooking, and hiking, I am not afraid of a challenge and I find that I do my best work when I get to work with clients and build relationships”. To sum it up, have an elevator pitch to go along with the brand you promoted over email!

For anyone who gets nervous meeting new people, I suggest practicing in front of a mirror or doing mock interviews with a friend or relative. For virtual interviews (so many are being done on Zoom these days), you can do a mock version by doing a video recording on your phone and looking it over. A few minutes before the actual interview, try a technique called box breathing to calm your nerves.

Lastly, one of my personal heroes who is a true master when it comes to this type of advice is Vanessa Van Edwards. She is a well-known human behaviorist who has been featured on the Today Show, has done a Ted Talk, and has a great YouTube channel. Trust me, you’ll love her.

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Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work

Mar 16, 2023 | Jared Spataro - CVP, AI at Work

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Humans are hard-wired to dream, to create, to innovate. Each of us seeks to do work that gives us purpose — to write a great novel, to make a discovery, to build strong communities, to care for the sick. The urge to connect to the core of our work lives in all of us. But today, we spend too much time consumed by the drudgery of work on tasks that zap our time, creativity and energy. To reconnect to the soul of our work, we don’t just need a better way of doing the same things. We need a whole new way to work.

Today, we are bringing the power of next-generation AI to work. Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot — your copilot for work . It combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data in the Microsoft Graph and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet.

“Today marks the next major step in the evolution of how we interact with computing, which will fundamentally change the way we work and unlock a new wave of productivity growth,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft. “With our new copilot for work, we’re giving people more agency and making technology more accessible through the most universal interface — natural language.”

Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 in two ways. It works alongside you, embedded in the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more — to unleash creativity, unlock productivity and uplevel skills. Today we’re also announcing an entirely new experience: Business Chat . Business Chat works across the LLM, the Microsoft 365 apps, and your data — your calendar, emails, chats, documents, meetings and contacts — to do things you’ve never been able to do before. You can give it natural language prompts like “Tell my team how we updated the product strategy,” and it will generate a status update based on the morning’s meetings, emails and chat threads.

With Copilot, you’re always in control. You decide what to keep, modify or discard. Now, you can be more creative in Word, more analytical in Excel, more expressive in PowerPoint, more productive in Outlook and more collaborative in Teams.

Microsoft 365 Copilot transforms work in three ways:

Unleash creativity. With Copilot in Word, you can jump-start the creative process so you never start with a blank slate again. Copilot gives you a first draft to edit and iterate on — saving hours in writing, sourcing, and editing time. Sometimes Copilot will be right, other times usefully wrong — but it will always put you further ahead. You’re always in control as the author, driving your unique ideas forward, prompting Copilot to shorten, rewrite or give feedback. Copilot in PowerPoint helps you create beautiful presentations with a simple prompt, adding relevant content from a document you made last week or last year. And with Copilot in Excel, you can analyze trends and create professional-looking data visualizations in seconds.

Unlock productivity. We all want to focus on the 20% of our work that really matters, but 80% of our time is consumed with busywork that bogs us down. Copilot lightens the load. From summarizing long email threads to quickly drafting suggested replies, Copilot in Outlook helps you clear your inbox in minutes, not hours. And every meeting is a productive meeting with Copilot in Teams. It can summarize key discussion points — including who said what and where people are aligned and where they disagree — and suggest action items, all in real time during a meeting. And with Copilot in Power Platform, anyone can automate repetitive tasks, create chatbots and go from idea to working app in minutes.

GitHub data shows that Copilot promises to unlock productivity for everyone. Among developers who use GitHub Copilot, 88% say they are more productive, 74% say that they can focus on more satisfying work, and 77% say it helps them spend less time searching for information or examples.

But Copilot doesn’t just supercharge individual productivity. It creates a new knowledge model for every organization — harnessing the massive reservoir of data and insights that lies largely inaccessible and untapped today. Business Chat works across all your business data and apps to surface the information and insights you need from a sea of data — so knowledge flows freely across the organization, saving you valuable time searching for answers. You will be able to access Business Chat from Microsoft 365.com, from Bing when you’re signed in with your work account, or from Teams.

Uplevel skills. Copilot makes you better at what you’re good at and lets you quickly master what you’ve yet to learn. The average person uses only a handful of commands — such as “animate a slide” or “insert a table” — from the thousands available across Microsoft 365. Now, all that rich functionality is unlocked using just natural language. And this is only the beginning.

Copilot will fundamentally change how people work with AI and how AI works with people. As with any new pattern of work, there’s a learning curve — but those who embrace this new way of working will quickly gain an edge.

The Copilot System: Enterprise-ready AI

Microsoft is uniquely positioned to deliver enterprise-ready AI with the Copilot System . Copilot is more than OpenAI’s ChatGPT embedded into Microsoft 365. It’s a sophisticated processing and orchestration engine working behind the scenes to combine the power of LLMs, including GPT-4, with the Microsoft 365 apps and your business data in the Microsoft Graph — now accessible to everyone through natural language.

Grounded in your business data. AI-powered LLMs are trained on a large but limited corpus of data. The key to unlocking productivity in business lies in connecting LLMs to your business data — in a secure, compliant, privacy-preserving way. Microsoft 365 Copilot has real-time access to both your content and context in the Microsoft Graph. This means it generates answers anchored in your business content — your documents, emails, calendar, chats, meetings, contacts and other business data — and combines them with your working context — the meeting you’re in now, the email exchanges you’ve had on a topic, the chat conversations you had last week — to deliver accurate, relevant, contextual responses.

Built on Microsoft’s comprehensive approach to security, compliance and privacy. Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 and automatically inherits all your company’s valuable security, compliance, and privacy policies and processes. Two-factor authentication, compliance boundaries, privacy protections, and more make Copilot the AI solution you can trust.

Architected to protect tenant, group and individual data. We know data leakage is a concern for customers. Copilot LLMs are not trained on your tenant data or your prompts. Within your tenant, our time-tested permissioning model ensures that data won’t leak across user groups. And on an individual level, Copilot presents only data you can access using the same technology that we’ve been using for years to secure customer data.

Integrated into the apps millions use every day. Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated in the productivity apps millions of people use and rely on every day for work and life — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more. An intuitive and consistent user experience ensures it looks, feels and behaves the same way in Teams as it does in Outlook, with a shared design language for prompts, refinements and commands.

Designed to learn new skills.  Microsoft 365 Copilot’s foundational skills are a game changer for productivity: It can already create, summarize, analyze, collaborate and automate using your specific business content and context. But it doesn’t stop there. Copilot knows how to command apps (e.g., “animate this slide”) and work across apps, translating a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation. And Copilot is designed to learn new skills. For example, with Viva Sales, Copilot can learn how to connect to CRM systems of record to pull customer data — like interaction and order histories — into communications. As Copilot learns about new domains and processes, it will be able to perform even more sophisticated tasks and queries.

Committed to building responsibly

At Microsoft, we are guided by our AI principles and Responsible AI Standard and decades of research on AI, grounding and privacy-preserving machine learning. A multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers and policy experts reviews our AI systems for potential harms and mitigations — refining training data, filtering to limit harmful content, query- and result-blocking sensitive topics, and applying Microsoft technologies like InterpretML and Fairlearn to help detect and correct data bias. We make it clear how the system makes decisions by noting limitations, linking to sources, and prompting users to review, fact-check and adjust content based on subject-matter expertise.

Moving boldly as we learn  

In the months ahead, we’re bringing Copilot to all our productivity apps—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Viva, Power Platform, and more. We’ll share more on pricing and licensing soon. Earlier this month we announced Dynamics 365 Copilot as the world’s first AI Copilot in both CRM and ERP to bring the next-generation AI to every line of business.

Everyone deserves to find purpose and meaning in their work — and Microsoft 365 Copilot can help. To serve the unmet needs of our customers, we must move quickly and responsibly, learning as we go. We’re testing Copilot with a small group of customers to get feedback and improve our models as we scale, and we will expand to more soon.

Learn more on the Microsoft 365 blog and visit WorkLab to get expert insights on how AI will create a brighter future of work for everyone.

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