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Why do some people say the first 30 seconds are the most important moments of a presentation? Then reflect back to a presentation you witnessed as an audience member. Was the speaker effective? Why or why not? What could have made the presentation more effective?

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This answers questions about effective speaking and the first 30 seconds of a presentation.

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The first 30 seconds are the most important moments because they set the tone for the entire presentation. In those first few moments, the speaker has a chance to grab the audience's attention and preview the rest of the presentation. A clear introduction will interest people and preview exactly what they will hear, so that they are more prepared to listen for the ...

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