{"id":4380,"date":"2016-11-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasugacommunications.com\/ja\/whats-the-best-way-to-start-a-presentation-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:20:31","slug":"whats-the-best-way-to-start-a-presentation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sasugacommunications.com\/ja\/whats-the-best-way-to-start-a-presentation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s The Best Way To Start A Presentation?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cShould I start my presentation with an attention grabber or self introduction?\u201d<\/h3>\n

This is a question I received recently.\u00a0My answer:\u00a0\u201cIt depends on your audience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Look online for advice on the best way to start a presentation, and you\u2019ll find numerous types of \u201chook\u201d that you can use to \u201cengage the hearts and minds\u201d of the audience. Many great ideas. I especially love the advice from Garr Reynolds<\/a> to start your presentation with a \u201cPUNCH.\u201d<\/p>\n

In Japan, however, status and credibility are tremendously important. So, in business presentations with influential Japanese audience members, I often introduce myself first. I tell people how long I\u2019ve been in Japan, where I\u2019ve worked, and what I did. Just briefly.<\/p>\n

As humans, we\u2019re quick to judge based on appearance. A Japanese executive audience could easily see me as a young, foreign woman who probably knows little about Japan and isn\u2019t going to be able to offer much of value (these days my increasing laughter lines make it less likely that I’ll be\u00a0seen as\u00a0\u201cyoung\u201d – lol!).<\/p>\n

So think about your audience. <\/b><\/p>\n

What\u2019s most important to them? Having the opportunity to assess your credibility or immediately being hooked by something that you say, show, or do?<\/p>\n

It depends.<\/p>\n

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Five Points to Start a Great Business Presentation<\/h2>\n

I recommend covering five points to get you off to a great start in a business presentation:<\/p>\n