Presentation Structure
Lesson 1 of 13 in Presentations & Meetings · 25 minutes
Understand the three-part structure of a presentation (opening, body, conclusion). Learn how to organize a presentation with a hook, 3 main points, and a call to action.
What you'll learn
- Understand the three-part structure of a presentation (opening, body, conclusion)
- Know how to organize a presentation with a hook, 3 main points, and a call to action
- Recognize the importance of keeping presentations simple and focused
- Plan a short workplace presentation outline
From the lesson
The 3-Part Presentation Structure
Every great presentation — whether it's 5 minutes or 50 minutes — follows the same 3-part structure:
Part 1: OPENING (10-15% of your time)
The opening is your chance to grab attention and set expectations. A good opening does three things:
1. Hook: Start with something interesting - A surprising fact: "Did you know that Canadian workplaces lose $16 billion a year due to workplace injuries?" - A question: "How many of you have ever felt unsafe at work?" - A short story: "Last month, a worker at our partner company slipped on a wet floor and broke his arm."
2. Introduce yourself: "My name is Priya Sharma, and I'm the shift supervisor for the morning team."
3. Set…