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There is big news, and there is Rolex big news, and in some ways, ne'er the twain shall meet. At Baselworld this year, Rolex debuted a first for the company: the very first, ever, Rolex delivered on a rubber strap. Now, for most companies this would have little effect on watch enthusiasts other than to evoke (very) tepid interest at best, and boredom at worst – but this is not an ordinary rubber strap, this is an official, designed-and-tested-and-thoroughly-obsessed-over-by-Rolex rubber strap. And thereby hangs a tale.

The Yachtmaster, as we have mentioned in some of our previous coverage , occupies a somewhat particular place in Rolex’s lineup of sports watches; it shares water-resistance and a turning bezel with the Submariner (the latter is water resistant to 300 m while the Yachtmaster standard model is water resistant to 100 m). It is certainly not a tool watch; the Yachtmaster is offered in either platinum and steel, or gold and steel (that’s Rolesium and Rolesor, lest we forget) and is either quietly or unequivocally luxurious depending on what size and metal you go for (Rolex makes the Yachtmaster in both 35 mm and 40 mm sizes). 

The Yachtmaster’s history goes back to the first introduction of the watch in 1992, although the name, interestingly enough, appears on the dial of a prototype Yachtmaster Chronograph from the late 1960s (a watch so legendary I am actually forced to use the word; one of three known is in the collection of Mr. John Goldberger; we covered it – and a host of other remarkable ultra-rare watches from his collection – in a very memorable episode of Talking Watches ).

The term “Yachtmaster” is also, incidentally, used for a certificate of competency in yachting which is issued by the Royal Yachting Association, although we’re unaware of any specific association between the RYA and the Yachtmaster watch.

Now, this newest version of the Yachtmaster does take a few pages from the existing Yachtmaster playbook: 100-meter water resistance, a bidirectional turning bezel, and a dial and hands that echo the Submariner. There are also a couple of features that may make vintage Sub enthusiasts wonder if Rolex mightn’t have an exceedingly subtle sense of humor; the gilt coronet and “Rolex,” and the red lettering, both features which according to HODINKEE founder Ben Clymer would have, had they appeared on a Rolex dive watch, made it instantly the single most popular watch in the modern Rolex inventory. The case is rose gold – Rolex famously makes their own, called Everose, in their own foundry, with a bit of platinum mixed in to prevent discoloration – and the bezel, rather than being some other precious metal (as is the case in the “standard” Yachtmasters) is in black Cerachrom – a very technical-looking matte black that contrasts sharply with the gold case. Somehow, between the rose gold, the Cerachrom bezel, and the new Oysterflex bracelet this manages to be the most luxurious and at the same time most technical Yachtmaster yet (leaving aside the Yachtmaster II, which we recently reviewed right here , but that is a watch that marches to the beat of a different drummer entirely).

The two different versions of the Everose Yachtmaster (40 mm and 37 mm) sport different movements; the larger uses the caliber 3135 and the smaller, the newer 2236, which sports the “Syloxi” silicon balance spring (first used by Rolex in 2014).

The Oysterflex bracelet is, in a nutshell, quite a piece of work. One of the most endearing traits of Rolex as a company is that it tends to demonstrate what we can only describe as a laudable degree of corporate obsessive-compulsive disorder when it comes to research and development, and it does so, often, without making any sort of fanfare about it at all. In this case we do know a little bit about the Oysterflex, however – it is basically designed to have the hypoallergenic and comfort properties of a rubber strap and the durability and shape-retention properties of a bracelet. 

At the core of the Oysterflex bracelet are metal inserts made of titanium and nickel, which are used to affix the bracelet to the clasp and watch case; over those is a sheathing of “high-performance black elastomer.” “Elastomer” is a portmanteau word, formed from “elastic” and “polymer” and is a general term for natural and synthetic rubbers. In addition to the materials complexity of the Oysterflex bracelet, it is also shaped in a rather unusual fashion – there are ridges molded into the the wristward face of the bracelet, which are intended to allow the bracelet when worn to better approximate the natural curvature of the wrist.

They might look a bit odd but in practice, the design works out quite wonderfully; this is easily the most downright comfortable and organic-feeling rubber strap I have ever worn, and like the entire watch manages to be both extremely technical in feel, and very luxurious at the same time; I doubt whether any company has ever taken so much trouble over the design of a strap (for all that Rolex prefers the term “bracelet” in describing the Oysterflex, habit dies hard and you’ll probably find yourself calling it a strap, just as we did). On the wrist, the two stabilizing ridges do exactly what they are supposed to: keep the watch from shifting, as heavier watches on rubber straps are wont to do, without requiring you to have the strap uncomfortably tight. The Everose Oysterlock clasp does a superb job mechanically and also looks fabulous into the bargain; the quality of finish on the clasp and case may not seem terribly elaborate at first, but it is as technically flawless as anything I have ever seen at any price, on any watch.

What we have here, in other words, is a very Rolex interpretation of luxury. Yes, this is a gold watch, and a gold Rolex, and wearing a gold Rolex always carries with it, shall we say, certain semiotic complexities. However there is also another side to the watch, and to the Rolex approach to luxury in general: the taking of such pains to produce technical perfection that technical perfection becomes a luxury in itself.

The Everose Rolex Yachtmaster, in Rolex Everose, with Everose Oysterclasp and Oysterflex bracelet, as shown, $22,000 in 37 mm, and $24,950 in 40 mm. For more info, check out Rolex.com.

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Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Ultimate Buying Guide

First released at Baselworld 2019, the Yacht-Master 42 is the newest and largest addition to the Rolex Yacht-Master lineup. Historically, the Yacht Master collection has been the only Rolex sports model available in multiple sizes; however, until the release of the Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659, 40mm was the largest case size available. Despite the fact that the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 introduced a new and larger 42mm case to the collection, at the time of writing, the model is only offered in a single configuration: a 42mm white gold case fitted with a black dial, black ceramic bezel, and matching black Oysterflex bracelet.

At first glance, the Rolex Yacht Master 42 reference 226659 appears very similar to the 40mm Everose gold model that is also fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet. Both watches feature black dials, matte black ceramic bezels with raised polished numerals, black Oysterflex bracelets, and Rolex’s in-house Caliber 3235 movement. However, while the core design of the Yacht-Master 42 is shared with the other Oysterflex Yacht-Master watches, the larger case paired with its toned-down monochromatic color profile makes it immediately distinct, and these small changes come together to make the Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 the perfect poster child for the modern Rolex brand.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Reference 226659

Yacht-Master 226659 Key Features:

– Reference Number: 226659

– Production Years: 2019 – Present

– Case Size: 42mm

– Materials: 18k White Gold

– Functions: Time w/ Running Seconds; Date Display

– Dial: Black w/ Luminous Hour Markers

– Luminescence: Chromalight

– Bezel: Bidirectional, Black Ceramic Insert w/ 60-Minute Scale

– Crystal: Sapphire (Flat w/ Cyclops Lens)

– Movement: Rolex Caliber 3235

– Water Resistance: 100 Meters / 330 Feet

– Strap/Bracelet: Oysterflex Bracelet

– Clasp: Oysterlock Safety Clasp w/ Glidelock Extension System

– Approx. Price: $28,900 (Retail); $33,500 (Pre-Owned)

Click here for our Ultimate Buying Guide on the Rolex Yacht-Master.

The History of the Rolex Yacht Master 42

Compared to many of Rolex’s other lines of watches, the Yacht-Master is a fairly young collection, having only just joined the brand’s catalog in 1992. While Rolex originally built much of its reputation by producing tough-as-nails tool watches, the brand had already started to make its transition towards becoming an all-out luxury manufacturer by the 1980s, and the Yacht-Master was created as an unapologetically luxurious take on the brand’s classic sports watch.

The Rolex Yacht-Master largely follows the same overall design as the Submariner, but leans more towards the opulent and luxurious side of things, rather than being a purpose-built underwater timing tool. Both the Submariner and the Yacht-Master feature rotating timing bezels, but while the Submariner’s bezel rotates unidirectionally and features a luminous dot at the zero-marker, the Yacht-Master’s moves bi-directionally and omits the luminous dot in favor of an insert crafted from either solid gold, platinum, or black ceramic. Similarly, all Rolex Yacht-Master watches feature precious metals somewhere in their construction. Even the most humble models that are largely crafted from stainless steel feature solid platinum bezels, and while the bezel insert on the reference 226659 is built from black ceramic, the watch itself is crafted from solid 18k white gold.

Initially, the Rolex Yacht-Master was exclusively offered in solid yellow gold and with a 40mm case. However, over the years, the collection expanded to include other case sizes and materials including both two-tone and Rolesium (a combination of stainless steel and platinum) references. Both a 29mm Lady Yacht-Master and 35mm Midsize Yacht-Master were previously offered alongside the standard 40mm model, but these two smaller versions were ultimately discontinued in favor of the Midsize Yacht-Master 37.

With that in mind, Baselworld 2019 marked the arrival of both an all-new Yacht-Master size and a new material option for the collection. With the launch of the reference 226659, not only was the Rolex Yacht-Master now available with a 42mm case diameter for the first time in its history but it was also offered with a solid 18k white gold case – something that was previously not an option within the standard Yacht-Master collection. While the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 marked a major step forward for the collection, the new 42mm case size is exclusively available for the ref. 226659, and the watch is only available in one single configuration. Given that the Yacht-Master 42 has only been on the market for a couple of years, many collectors speculate that the solid 18k white gold ref. 226659 is just the first of many 42mm Rolex Yacht-Master watches.

Rolex Yacht Master 42 Defining Elements

For the most part, the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 is a larger, white gold version of the Everose Yacht-Master 40 that is also on an Oysterflex bracelet. However, the ref. 226659 does possess a number of unique traits that make it immediately identifiable and separate it from all other Rolex watches.

42mm White Gold Case

Probably the single most defining feature of the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 is its 42mm case crafted from solid 18k white gold. Not only is this unique because the ref. 226659 is the only 42mm Yacht-Master model, but it also holds the distinction of being the only one that has ever been constructed from white gold. Over the course of the Yacht-Master’s history, it has been created in full 18k yellow gold, Yellow Rolesor (stainless steel and yellow gold), Rolesium (stainless steel and platinum), full 18k Everose gold, and Everose Rolesor (stainless steel and Everose gold). Additionally, there is even a version of the 44mm Yacht-Master II regatta timer that is built from white gold with a platinum bezel, but the reference 226659 is the only iteration of the classic Yacht-Master to be offered in full 18k white gold.

Black Cerachrom Bezel

Just like the 37mm and 40mm Everose gold Rolex Yacht-Master models that are also fitted with Oysterflex bracelets, the Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 receives a bidirectional timing bezel with an insert that is crafted from Rolex’s proprietary Cerachrom ceramic material. The black ceramic insert is given a matte-sandblasted texture, with raised graduations that feature a high-polish finish for improved contrast. Despite having both a different case size and being made from different materials, the matte black ceramic insert on the Yacht-Master 42 instantly unites it with the rest of the Oysterflex bracelets Yacht-Master watches in Rolex’s portfolio.

Oysterflex Bracelet

The Rolex Oysterflex bracelet is quite possibly the most over-engineered rubber strap in the world – however, to call it a “rubber strap” is a bit misleading. Rolex specifically refers to it as a bracelet within its catalog because the elastomer strap features a flexible metal core for optimum durability and longevity. Additionally, the underside of the strap features a comfort pad that elevates the strap slightly off the wrist, better distributing the weight of the watch and promoting airflow and breathability.

One of the more interesting details about how Rolex has chosen to structure its catalog is that the Oysterflex bracelet (seemingly the most sporty and least formal option) is exclusively equipped to the brand’s solid gold models. Whether fitted to a Daytona, Sky-Dweller, or Yacht-Master watch, all of the Oysterflex-equipped models are crafted from solid 18k gold (either yellow, white, or Everose). At the time of writing, the Oysterflex bracelet is only found on the full 18k Everose gold Yachtmaster 40 and Yacht-Master 37 watches, along with the 18k white gold Yacht-Master 42.

Rolex Caliber 3235 Movement

Despite being 2mm larger than the current Yacht-Master 40, the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 is powered by the exact same Caliber 3235 movement. Designed and manufactured entirely in-house by Rolex, the Cal. 3235 represents the brand’s latest generation of date-displaying mechanical movements and can be found in a number of other date-displaying Rolex watches, including all-time classics like the Datejust and the Submariner.

The Caliber 3235 movement is based around Rolex’s new Chronergy escapement, which features a skeletonized structure for improved efficiency. When combined with Rolex’s proprietary blue Parachrom hairspring and a redesigned gear train and mainspring barrel, the Caliber 3235 offers users an increased power reserve of 70 hours, which represents a significant step up from the 48-hour reserve offered by its predecessor. Additionally, despite its improved efficiency, the Rolex Cal. 3235 movement adheres to the same incredibly stringent ‘Superlative Chronometer’ precision standards, which permit a maximum timekeeping deviation of -2/+2 seconds per day.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Price and Availability

The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 has only been around for a couple of years, so it is still in production and available for purchase from retailers and boutiques. However, as anyone who is familiar with Rolex watches will tell you, finding the model you want brand-new and available for immediate sale is virtually impossible and for many highly popular references, there is no way to buy a brand-new Rolex without spending a significant amount of time on a waiting list. As a result of this lack of availability on a retail level, many buyers turn to the secondary market, where they can add a Rolex Yachtmaster 42 ref. 226659 to their collections without the wait.

How Much is a Rolex Yacht-Master 42?

As of 2021, the retail price for a brand-new Rolex Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 is $28,900, which represents a $1,600 premium compared to its 40mm Everose gold counterpart. However, due to the fact that the white gold Yacht-Master 42 cannot be purchased at a retail level without being on a waiting list, pre-owned prices exceed their brand-new values and you can expect to pay a premium of several thousand dollars if you wish to skip the line and add one to your collection today.

Where to Buy a Rolex Yacht-Master 42

Since the Rolex Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 is still in production, you can technically still buy it brand-new from Rolex retailers and boutiques – just as long as you are willing to wait out the cue. A similar story exists for most of the popular modern Rolex models; however, compared to the steep premiums that many of the brand’s stainless steel sports watches trade hands for on the open market (which can frequently reach values in excess of 100% above their brand-new retail prices), the comparatively reasonable premium of a few thousand dollars to skip the line for a reference 226659 Yachtmaster 42 means that buyers often opt for a pre-owned example, where availability is immediate and guaranteed.

Rolex Yacht-Master 42: A Modern Luxury Sports Watch

Rolex may have originally built much of its legendary reputation by building tough and reliable sport and tool watches, but the brand’s days as a manufacturer of utilitarian timekeeping devices have long since passed. These days, Rolex is an all-out luxury brand and it is arguably the single most famous luxury label in the entire world. The thought of a military branch supplying its troops with Rolex Submariner watches has become almost comical given that countless people all around the globe are unable to buy a Submariner, despite being more than willing to pay full retail price for one. In fact, the Rolex Submariner is so in-demand that most people are willing to pay far more than the brand-new retail price, just to skip the multi-year waiting list and add one to their collections.

Despite Rolex’s transition towards becoming a luxury manufacturer, it has never stopped producing reliable and finely crafted sports watches. However, the nature of its sports watches has certainly evolved to take on a more luxury-oriented approach, just like the brand’s positioning within the greater watch market. Rolex was producing sports watches back in the 1950s and 1960s and although its products were always considered to be premium timepieces, they were hardly regarded as luxury items, let alone status symbols.

These days, Rolex sports watches are some of the most iconic and desirable luxury timepieces in existence, and wearing one has become a universally recognized symbol of success and personal accomplishment. As a result of the implicit connotations that they carry, modern Rolex sports watches need to do more than just be tough and reliable; they also need to offer a bit of flash and match the opulent and exclusive image of Rolex itself.

The Yacht-Master 42 reference 226659 is the perfect poster-child for the modern Rolex brand. Its monochromatic color profile paired with its matte black ceramic bezel and black Oysterflex bracelet makes the watch inherently casual and sporty, and at first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this was a humble stainless steel model. However, at its core, the Yacht-Master 42 ref. 226659 is a $30k solid gold Rolex. Wearing a Rolex watch has become a universally recognized status symbol, but Rolex is not a brand known for making over-the-top, statement pieces. The white gold Yacht-Master 42 is the perfect statement piece for those that do not want to make a statement, and that is precisely why the reference 226659 is the perfect poster-child for the modern Rolex brand.

About Paul Altieri

Paul Altieri is a vintage and pre-owned Rolex specialist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of BobsWatches.com. - the largest and most trusted name in luxury watches. He is widely considered a pioneer in the industry for bringing transparency and innovation to a once-considered stagnant industry. His experience spans over 35 years and he has been published in numerous publications including Forbes, The NY Times, WatchPro, and Fortune Magazine. Paul is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the watch industry and e-commerce, and regularly engages with other professionals in the industry. He is a member of the IWJG, the AWCI and a graduate of the GIA. Alongside running the premier retailer of pre-owned Rolex watches, Paul is a prominent Rolex watch collector himself amassing one of the largest private collections of rare timepieces. In an interview with the WSJ lifestyle/fashion editor Christina Binkley, Paul opened his vault to display his extensive collection of vintage Rolex Submariners and Daytonas. Paul Altieri is a trusted and recognized authority in the watch industry with a proven track record of expertise, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

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The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40 in 18 kt Everose gold with an Oysterflex bracelet.

Diamond-paved dial, optimal brilliance.

Diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds – the noblest and most precious stones are selected to grace Rolex timepieces. The brand has in-house expertise and equipment enabling it to bejewel any model in its catalogue.

Experienced gemmologists first select gemstones of the highest quality. For this, they can rely on their own seasoned judgement as well as state-of-the-art analysis equipment. The stones are then entrusted to the gem-setters, who skilfully place each precious stone onto the watch by hand, one by one, assuring precision to within hundredths of a millimetre. Such stringent tolerances guarantee that each stone shines with optimal brilliance and is perfectly aligned with those around it. These time-honoured gestures, which may be repeated many hundreds of times, ensure that each gem-set watch produced by Rolex sparkles with exceptional intensity and reflects the standard of excellence required by the brand.

Bidirectional Rotatable Bezel

Timing the distance.

The Yacht-Master’s bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel is made entirely from precious metals or fitted with a Cerachrom insert in high-tech ceramic. The raised polished numerals and graduations stand out clearly against a matt, sand-blasted background.

This functional bezel – which allows the wearer to calculate, for example, the sailing time between two buoys – is also a key component in the model’s distinctive visual identity.

The Oysterflex Bracelet

Highly resistant and durable.

The Yacht-Master’s new Oysterflex bracelet, developed by Rolex and patented, offers a sporty alternative to metal bracelets. The bracelet attaches to the watch case and the Oysterlock safety clasp by a flexible titanium and nickel alloy metal blade.

The blade is overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer which is particularly resistant to environmental effects, very durable and perfectly inert for the wearer of the watch. For enhanced comfort, the inside of the Oysterflex bracelet is equipped with a patented longitudinal cushion system that stabilizes the watch on the wrist and fitted with an 18 kt Everose gold Oysterlock safety clasp. It also features the Rolex Glidelock extension system, designed by the brand and patented. This inventive toothed mechanism, integrated beneath the clasp, allows fine adjustment of the bracelet length by some 15 mm in increments of approximately 2.5 mm, without the use of tools.

18 kt Everose gold

An exclusive patent

To preserve the beauty of its pink gold watches, Rolex created and patented an exclusive 18 kt pink gold alloy cast in its own foundry: Everose gold.

Introduced in 2005, 18 kt Everose is used on all Rolex Oyster models in pink gold.

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Oyster, 40 mm, Everose gold

Oyster architecture

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel with matt black Cerachrom insert in ceramic, polished raised numerals and graduations

Winding crown

Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system

Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date

Water resistance

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding

3235, Manufacture Rolex

-2/+2 sec/day, after casing

Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting

Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers

Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

Power reserve

Approximately 70 hours

Flexible metal blades overmoulded with high-performance elastomer

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system

Diamond-paved

Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence

Certification

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

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Introducing Yourself to a New Team: 9 Inspiring Examples

By Status.net Editorial Team on February 7, 2024 — 5 minutes to read

When you’re introducing yourself to a new team, you want to convey who you are and what you bring to the table quickly and effectively.

1. Reflect on Your Professional Background

Start by thinking through your professional journey so far—where have you worked, what roles have you held, and what key skills have you developed? For example, if you’ve worked in a variety of customer service roles before moving into a team management position, share how those experiences have shaped your understanding of team dynamics and customer satisfaction.

2. Highlight Your Role

State your current role and what your primary responsibilities will be within the new team. Example: Are you joining as a project manager? Let them know you’ll be overseeing project timelines and deliverables. For instance, “As the new project manager, I’ll be ensuring that our project milestones are met and that everything is moving forward according to plan.”

3. Identify Common Interests

Finding common ground can help you connect with your new colleagues from the get-go. You can mention any interests or hobbies that might resonate with the team, especially if they’re related to your industry or role. For example, if you’re in tech and love coding in your spare time, that’s a shared interest likely to catch your colleagues’ attention.

Sample of a Self-Introduction That Can Be Used During a Team Meeting

“Hello everyone, I’m [Your Name], the new [Your Job Title]. With a background in [Your Industry/Field], I’m looking forward to contributing to our projects and getting to know all of you. Outside of work, I enjoy [Personal Interest]. I’m eager to collaborate and learn from this talented team!”

Simple Self-Introductions: Examples

• “Hi everyone, I’m Alex. I bring a splash of color to everything I design, and I’m looking forward to collaborating with you all on our vibrant projects!”
• “Hey, I’m Jordan. I have a knack for solving tricky coding problems and I’m excited to contribute to our team’s success.”
• “Hello, I’m Sam. Leading with empathy and a strategic outlook has always been my approach, and I’m eager to drive our collective growth.”
• “I’m Taylor, the newcomer to the industry with a fresh perspective and a strong dedication to learn and contribute.”
• “Hi there, I’m Riley. Bringing insights from customer service, I’m ready to dive into marketing with you all.”
• “Hey team, I’m Robin. Juggling multiple hats in project management and analysis is my forte, and I can’t wait to support our projects.”
• “Hi, I’m Casey. Thriving in fast-paced environments and wearing many hats is what I do best. Let’s innovate together!”
• “Good day, I’m Jordan. With over a decade in finance, my goal is to contribute to our success with wisdom and innovative strategies.”
• “Hello! I’m Avery. My superpowers are active listening and clear communication. I’m here to ensure we all stay on the same page and succeed together.”

Follow-Up After Introduction

After you introduce yourself, ensure you create opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.

Opening Up for Questions

Once you’ve shared about yourself, invite your new colleagues to ask questions. This gesture demonstrates openness and helps to break the ice. You could say, “I’d love to answer any questions you might have about my background, role, or interests.”

Offering Help and Collaboration

You can let your team know that you are eager to contribute by saying something like, “Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance with any projects.” You can offer specific examples of your skills or recent work to illustrate how you can support the team. For example, “If anyone needs help with data analysis or report writing, I have a lot of experience in those areas and would be happy to collaborate.” This shows your willingness to be a team player and makes it clear how you can add value.

Writing an Introduction Email

An introduction email is your first chance to make a lasting impression. Consider including:

• Your Name and Position : Clearly state who you are and your new title.
• Your Background : Share a sentence or two about your professional background.
• One Personal Detail : Mention something personal, like a hobby or interest, to add a human touch.
• Your Enthusiasm : Express excitement about collaborating with the team.

Example Email:

Subject: Greetings from the New Marketing Coordinator – Jane Smith

I hope this message finds you well! I’m Jane Smith, stepping in as your new Marketing Coordinator. With over five years in the branding industry, I am thrilled to bring my experience to the table. When I’m not crafting campaigns, I’m usually hiking or trying new baking recipes. Looking forward to our journey together and meeting all of you soon.

Best, Jane Smith

Frequently Asked Questions

What are key elements to include when introducing myself to new colleagues in-person.

Share your name, position, and a brief overview of your experience and skills. Add a personal touch by mentioning a hobby or interest to create common ground. It’s important to show you’re approachable by smiling and being open to conversation.

How can I effectively introduce myself to a team when working remotely or virtually?

For remote introductions, use video conferencing tools to add a personal touch where possible. Be punctual and present at the meeting, dress professionally, and ensure good lighting and a tidy background. Introduce yourself with clarity, briefly describing your role and what you’re looking forward to achieving with the team.

In what ways can a team leader make a memorable introduction to their new team members?

As a team leader, you can share your vision and how each team member’s role contributes towards it. Offer insights into your management style and core values. To be memorable, share a short story demonstrating a learning moment in your career or an anecdote that reveals your leadership approach.

What are some engaging opening lines I can use to start an introduction about myself?

You can engage your audience with opening lines like, “Did you know I once…” or “One of my life’s passions is…,” followed by a brief story or fact. This can pique interest and make you more relatable. Another approach is to start with what excites you about your new role to show passion and genuine interest in your work.

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How To Introduce Yourself To New Colleagues (With Scripts & Examples)

The importance of introducing yourself to your colleagues and team.

For a lot of people, being a newbie at work can be an overwhelming part of their career journey. You need to learn and adapt to a number of things. First are the morals of the office, the company’s culture, and its ins and outs.

You also need to adjust to the workflow, the hierarchy, and the different personalities of your coworkers. A common concern is how to introduce yourself to a group. Introducing yourself at a new job sets the tone for your future professional affiliations, and doing it properly can make the transition more comfortable.

It’s a good way to reinforce positive relationships from the get-go. Acquiring a level of perceptiveness through several new team introduction strategies can encourage a warm reception from your associates and allow you to start on a positive note.

How to Introduce Yourself To New Colleagues

Settling into whatever job role you’ve been hired to fulfill deserves a pleasant start. Whether you’re entering the company as part of a team or leading it, delivering a personal introduction with the right attitude is vital. In some scenarios, a company would have a team orientation and you probably won’t be the only newcomer. In others, there’s an introductory session, where the hiring manager will take care of introducing you to your superiors and coworkers. If this isn’t the case, you should make an effort to establish optimistic expectations with the people at work. Here are some tips on how to introduce yourself in a team meeting

1. Write a short description

An introduction should be clear and brief, so prepare a draft beforehand. Brainstorm a few facts about yourself that you’re comfortable sharing. This way you can choose the most critical information to include, which should concentrate on your new position, previous experience, and expectations. If you’re entering a small company in a management or leadership role, it’s crucial to add personal details such as your interests and what you like to do in your free time. It’s more possible to do this if the company culture isn’t too formal, or perhaps as a manager, you want to institute a more casual atmosphere.

Brief introductions in large and formal organizations

Short and sweet can be your new mantra. Here’s one way to do it:

“Hi, my name is Maheep. I am the new web developer and I look forward to the things we can accomplish together. Before this job, I worked at Kaisei Solutions for 6 years where I became a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer.”

Brief introductions in small organizations

Some establishments have an easy-going culture. In this case, you can offer more details in your introduction, but don’t get into a long-winded speech with more background than necessary. Try to inject a little humor if it’s applicable.

For example:

“Hi, my name is Annely. I am the new marketing manager and I am excited to work with all of you. I have over 10 years of experience in organizing corporate events, from huge conferences to low-key workshops. In particular, I’m very passionate about the marketing process that goes on behind the scenes. Success in marketing is only possible with a dedicated team that works well together. I am positive that we can accomplish great things. Outside work, I am a mother of three teenagers, who have taught me to enjoy online gaming, believe it or not.”

2. Utilize onboarding and orientation procedures

Introducing yourself doesn’t end in your introductory spiel. It includes the conversations that follow. Many companies arrange a meeting reserved for orientation or onboarding where they introduce new employees to the old-timers in the company. This is a great chance to have some interaction with your associates. If an HR, project manager, or senior officer is moderating the introductions, you can start a short conversation with the people you meet. You can prepare some generic questions such as:

• How long have you been with the company?
• What do you like most about your job?
• Is there anything to take note of during my first week?
• Where do you guys go on your break time or for lunch?
• Will we be working together a lot?
• How would you describe the company culture?

3. Request to be introduced to the team

Ask the orientation facilitator to introduce you to your team members if ever you don’t get a chance to do so yourself. It shows an eagerness to collaborate and creates a positive impression. You can ask the person in charge by saying, “I’m quite keen on meeting the people I’ll be working with closely. Do you think I could meet them today?”

When the chance to meet arrives, try to get one-on-one interaction with each member. Tell them your name, your role, and how you feel about your first day in the company. For example: “Hi, I’m Renata, the new software tester on the team. I feel a bit nervous but very excited about the job. How long have you been with the company?”

4. Having a conversation with other team members

Your team members aren’t the only employees in the company. Make an effort to introduce yourself to other colleagues. You may have to work with them in the future, so forming a gracious working relationship early on is a good gesture. You’ll also get acquainted with employees from the other units. If you know people from different sectors such as the accounting or marketing department, it’ll be easier to cooperate with them when you need their expertise. Make sure to return the favor as well.

5. Meet new colleagues during lunchtime or coffee breaks

Break times and lunch hours are the social gateways in any establishment. Use these opportunities to talk to people you haven’t had the chance to during orientation. You can talk more casually about company policies, workflow, and internal processes. If you’re unsure or need help on some tasks, you can use this time to inquire about them.

“Hi. We met earlier today during the meeting. I’m Arden. Do you have some time to explain how to set up my access codes?”

“Hi, it was great meeting you at orientation earlier. I’m the new consultant for technology sales. I wonder if you could teach me how to register my employee account in the system.”

6. Understand the company’s hierarchy

Many companies include an organizational chart in the employee handbook. Others have a map on display at the appropriate office. Getting a copy is helpful for identifying your immediate associates and superiors, understanding the chain of command and communication, and knowing the overall structure of the company. If you find that you’ll be working with counterparts who weren’t in the onboarding meeting, you can go out of your way and introduce yourself to them.

6. Send an introductory or a follow-up email

If your company sends a follow-up email to welcome and update present staff about new employees, send a reply before the end of your shift. Express your thanks to your superiors and coworkers for a great reception. If there isn’t an email, you can consider sending one yourself to engage the other members of your team. Here are some examples:

Reply to an introductory email: “Hello everyone. I’d like to take this chance to thank you all for the warm welcome. It’s been a pleasure getting acquainted with all of you on my first day at work. I look forward to working with everybody and accomplishing great things together.”

Your own introduction email: “Hi everybody. It’s been so great to have met you all at orientation. I can’t thank you enough for the warm reception. I’m delighted about this opportunity to work at Hokkaido Tech and excited for future collaborations with the team. Thank you again for an amazing first day.”

7 Useful Tips for workplace introductions

Companies have their own way to handle introductions. Some organize orientation sessions, and others let new hires establish connections on their own. Regardless of methods, grabbing the opportunity to properly introduce yourself can lead to rewarding professional relationships at work. Don’t forget that first impressions matter. Read along for more tips and samples on achieving that.

1. Base your introduction on your team’s environment and company culture

Put simply, read the room. You’ll soon figure out whether to introduce yourself in a formal or casual manner. This part of the company culture can be apparent from the beginning, so ensure that your approach matches. Including your name and position is, of course, the first thing to do.

Example: “Hi, I’m Kyle and I’m the new creative lead of the marketing team.”

If the atmosphere allows for a casual introduction, your coworkers will expect you to share some personal details. Include some trivial information such as leisure activities you enjoy and other similar stuff.

Example: “It’s great to meet you. My name is Lana. I’m the new content creator. My last job was with Blithe Solutions and I was there for 3 years. I’m excited to work with this talented team of writers. In my free time, I enjoy surfing although I’m not yet very good at it.”

If you’re joining the company in a management role, you may need to present a longer introduction. If you’re the new leader of the team, it’s important to confirm your credentials, create rapport, and gain their respect.

Example: “Hi everyone, my name is Jeminah Ritz Alhambra, your new operations manager. I have over 12 years of experience with corporate events management. I’ve been blessed with skills that are well-suited to organizing an event and ensuring its success. Even so, the success of any event is only possible with a dedicated and collaborative team, which is the reason I expect you to work with me and commit to your best capacity to help me achieve success in our future projects. It’s delightful to be working with you all.”

2. Make the most of your company’s orientation process

The most suitable time for self-introductions is the orientation program. You may wonder how to introduce yourself in a company meeting. You should introduce yourself to as many colleagues as possible during this time. If a senior staffer or HR manager is facilitating the introductions, the activity will be much easier. Normally, they’ll be responsible for introducing you to team members, department associates, and other people pertinent to your role. Take your time to introduce yourself properly to each individual. Use the introduction you have previously prepared. However, if you’re in a small space, make sure that you vary the information that follows your name and job title, or you could be overheard and misconstrued as having memorized and automatically repeating the same lines

3. Request an HR manager for a team introduction

If you realize that you haven’t been introduced to everyone at orientation and feel that the facilitator didn’t complete your introduction to team members, take the initiative let them know.

Example: “I’d like to know everyone who I’ll be working closely with. Is there anyone else I’ve missed?”

Ultimately, it’s much better to introduce yourself individually to your coworkers. This actually fosters instant connection and future interaction so much easier. When doing this, remember to communicate that you’re glad about the opportunity to work together.

Example: ” It’s a pleasure meeting you. I’m Calum, the new junior subject matter expert. I really look forward to working together.”

4. Introduce yourself to other units inside the organization

In many cases, there will be other teams connected to your role and you’ll find yourself cooperating with them in the future. Other than that, you may have employee-related concerns that you need to consult with employees from other departments. It’s better to widen your network early as it can strengthen your professional relationships with people who aren’t just members of your team. Ask an HR representative or a senior officer to introduce you to the staff members who you’ll work with on a regular basis.

Example: “Hi. My name is Julius from the creative department. It’s good to meet you. They’ve mentioned our teams will be collaborating on a future project. Please don’t hesitate to tell me if you need anything.”

5. Find more opportunities for introductions that encourage casual interactions

Take advantage of your break times, lunch hours, or any extra time between tasks to make acquaintances and friends at work. A short conversation or chit-chat after-hours and waiting times can be taken as a chance to build an extensive network at the office, especially if you’re working for a large corporation or if you have daily interactions with specific departments and groups outside of your team.

Example: “Hello. I remember you from orientation. Annika, right? I’m Doreen. Do you happen to know how to get the employee badge?”

6. Review the company’s hierarchy before starting your new role

There may be an organizational chart contained in your employee handbook. If not, getting a printout is useful for knowing who your colleagues are and how they relate to the hierarchy of the company. and how they. If you find that some of your new associates aren’t present during the orientation session, you can take the initiative and work on a later introduction to colleagues.

Example: “Hi, are you Jiminy? I am Alexander from the Human Resources department. I’m the new junior diversity officer. I heard we may be working with each other on future tasks.”

Introductions in different situations

Depending on the situation, you’ll have a different way of introducing yourself to your colleagues. The following are the most typical scenarios you’ll encounter at work with some tips and samples to inspire and guide your self-introductions:

Introduction in interviews

The question “Tell me about yourself.” Or “How would you describe yourself.” come up quite often in interviews. Your answer serves as your introduction, which should be simple and concise but adequate enough to hold their interest and make a good impression. Never come unprepared. You would have already drafted and practiced your answer before coming to the interview. Also, make sure that it sounds natural and not memorized.

Example: “My name is Jonathan Bascon. I have a degree in Media with a Corporate Communications background. I moved to the capital because of its exciting career opportunities. My professional background includes headlining ad campaigns for international companies. It has allowed me to hone my skills in identifying cultural and social trends globally. I would love to tell you more about the qualities that I can bring to the role.”

Introduction in small offices

Introducing yourself to smaller groups allows a more casual tone, so you’ll have more space to share something personal. They would probably expect it from you. After your name and job title, consider telling them about your interests or anything your new coworkers may need to know about you. There may be room for longer conversations after the introductions, so take some time to ask personal questions from your coworkers as well.

Example: “Hello, my name is Katrina del Blanco, and I’m starting as the new software developer in Anya’s team. Something about me—I grew up in Cane Town but moved here to study at the Bacolor University of Technology for my IT degree. I’m very outdoorsy and keep an active lifestyle. On the weekends, you’ll probably find me on a hike or trekking with my friends. In my previous job, I worked as a coder and data analyst and I’m looking forward to being a productive member of the team.”

Introduction in group settings

As always, have an introduction prepared in case you’ll be introduced to larger departments or meetings. Also, prepare to answer some common questions in this context. It won’t be like an interview where you have to convince the hiring officer that you’re the best candidate for the job. Your coworkers will simply ask about your professional, academic, or communications background. They may ask you why you chose the company or how long you intend to stay. You should answer formally but maintain a personable tone.

Example: “I’m Krishna Patel, and I recently moved here from Abra. I’m excited to be a full-time support engineer. I’ve been involved with network engineering for over 12 years. I’m excited to be part of this company and innovate solutions that are attuned to our goals.”

Introduction in a virtual setting

The trend of using video conferencing as a mode of contact is practiced by many companies. They may have branch offices in other places or countries or have employees working remotely. It may be necessary for you to do your introduction in a virtual conference or meeting. It’s not so different from a regular self-introduction except for the factors that affect remote communications. Prepare yourself for connection issues and maintain positive body language, especially with your facial expressions, posture, and eye contact.

Example: “Hello everybody. I’m Edward Jan Fuentes and I’m your new marketing manager. I have over a decade’s worth of experience in marketing, focusing primarily on storefront campaigns for expanding tech companies. I believe a marketing project can only succeed with a dedicated and like-minded collective so I’m quite excited to collaborate with all of you.”

Introduction in emails

If in-person introductions aren’t possible, you may establish contact with your team via email. An introduction email is a viable alternative to include your personal and employment background in greater detail and initiate a good working relationship.

My name is Margarita Raymundo and I’m the new Event Marketing Manager here at Kloot & Plath Tech Solutions. Two of my current goals are to strengthen existing relationships with our advertising contacts and consider your recent evaluations to delegate assignments. I also look forward to working closely with our financial analysts to find innovative ways to keep our project expenditures within budget.

Learning about our company culture is one of the chief reasons that I accepted this position. It’s very much in line with my management style so I hope to meet everyone in person over the next week or so and get to know each one of you better. Before joining the company, I was the social media marketing manager at Quick Goals Inc. and the chief marketer of the sales team over at PEAG ‘R US (People Excited About Gadgetry). My personal interests include cafe hopping with my friends, reading, and cooking.

Don’t hesitate to reach out whenever you have questions or clarifications. I’ll be more than happy to learn how to best support you.

Best regards,

Margarita Raymundo

Template for introducing yourself as a new team colleague in person

Below is a template you can use for introducing yourself as a new colleague to your team:

“Hi everybody, I’m [Your name]. I’m the new [Job position]. Before joining, I worked at [Name of company] for [Time period]. I have heard a lot of great things about your work ethic, group culture, and output quality during my interview. It made me even more eager to be a part of the unit. On a personal note, [Talk about your hobbies, interests, and similar topics]. I’m excited to get to know you all and collaborate with you on future projects.”

Template for introducing yourself as a new team colleague virtually via video call

You can use the following template for introducing yourself in a virtual setting:

“Hello everyone, my name is [Your name]. I’m the new [Job position] and it’s a pleasure to be an official member of the team. I’m excited to collaborate with you all and meet you in person when circumstances allow. I heard a lot of good things about you during my interview, especially how you work with each other as a collective unit. Before working here, I was a [Previous role] at [Name of company]. I was there for [Time period]. Outside of work, [Talk about your hobbies, interests, and similar topics]. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself. I’m excited about the work we can accomplish together.”

Template for self-introduction via email

Even if you work remotely or from home, you can’t miss the chance to introduce yourself to the team on your first day. Study the following template for your own introduction email.

Subject line: [Name of company] – New [Job title]

Hi [Name of your coworker],

My name is [Your name]. I’m the new [Job title].

Previously, I was [a brief description of your prior work history e.g. role, name of the company, time period, etc.]

I’d like to have a quick call to introduce myself and discuss a few things regarding daily tasks and the workflow. Please let me know if [Schedule, i.e. time and date] works for you. I look forward to cooperating with you on future projects.

[your name]

[company name]

Introducing yourself to a new team creates the foundation for corporate relationships at the office. Some companies have orientation programs that introduce newcomers to the company. In these social events, it’s best practice to prepare for work-related questions. Introductions during orientation of smaller groups may require you to share some details of your personal life. In some scenarios, it may be necessary to know how to introduce yourself to the team by email. Email introductions may become a more in-depth way to present your professional career. This can be quite useful if you are joining the company in a managerial position. Introductions may also be done in virtual meetings. Whatever the case, it’s sensible to prepare before the scheduled meeting. Study the samples and templates in this article to provide you with a framework and guide your preparation.

When introducing yourself virtually, the preparation required is quite similar to the typical way of doing it face-to-face. The difference is that you will need to consider some factors that are unique to video technology such as connection problems. Prepare yourself for lag times and issues with your audio. You will need to do a system or equipment check before you join the meeting. Maintain positive body language throughout the call as they won’t be able to judge your body language well and misinterpret distracting gestures or facial expressions.

Start with your name and your job role. After that, include whatever information matches the context of the introduction. For example, if you’re in a leadership role, you should include your employment background to establish your authority and gain respect. If you’re a new hire, you can include some personal details to make you relatable and personable as a coworker.

You can review the samples and templates included in this article to take inspiration from or to create your own template. When studying premade introductions or samples, ensure that you’ve filled in your information and that you practice the speech out loud to adapt a natural pace and intonation. Avoid sounding robotic or obvious that you’ve memorized your introduction.

Pay attention to the atmosphere of the workplace and match your introduction to the culture you’ve observed from your initial assessment. The purpose is to know whether to introduce yourself formally or casually or if it’s okay to inject some humor into your introduction.

An introduction doesn’t really change according to your profession. It’s the same way as any of the “how to introduce yourself to new colleagues” examples in this article in various contexts. You can simply state your name and role as a developer and offer some facts about your academic background and work experience. However, the tone changes according to your position. If you’re entering the company in a leadership capacity, you may need to speak a little more formally.

You’re probably wondering how to introduce yourself in a new company in a management role. Let me use and make some adjustments to one of the samples included in this article. From the following version, you can glean the purpose of each paragraph and use it as your own template: “My name is Margarita Raymundo and I’m the new Event Marketing Manager. Two of my current goals are to strengthen existing relationships with our advertising contacts and delegate assignments based on your performance evaluation. I also plan to find innovative ways to save money on our expenditures. I have over 12 years of experience in sales and marketing. Before joining the company, I was the social media marketing manager at Quick Goals Inc. and the chief marketer of the sales team over at PEAG ‘R US (People Excited About Gadgetry). If I can share a little bit about myself, I enjoy cooking and reading. I look forward to the great work we will achieve as a team.”

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About Me Slides: How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation

From conference talks to client demos, it’s always essential to include an About Me slide in any presentation you are giving. Introducing yourself early into the presentation helps build a better rapport with the audience.

You can start with several fun facts about me slide to break the ice or go for a more formal professional bio to explain your background and what makes you qualified to talk about the topic at hand. At any rate, your goal is to get the audience on your side by revealing some of your personality. 

How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation: 4 Approaches 

It’s a good practice to include self-introduction slides at the beginning of your presentation. If you are looking to answer how to introduce yourself professionally, typically somewhere after the title, opening slide , and the main agenda. However, the presentation structure will be somewhat different depending on whether you are presenting to a new audience or a group of people familiar with (e.g., your team, clients, or business partners). 

Here are four about me slide ideas you can try out, plus an About me template you can use to present yourself in a presentation. 

1. Mention Your Name and Affiliations

Start with the introduction basics. State your name, company, title/position, and several quick facts about who you are and what you do. Even if you present to a familiar audience, a brief recap is always welcome. 

To keep things a bit more engaging, consider adding some lesser-known facts about yourself. For example:

• Your interests 
• Recent accomplishments
• Testimonial/quote from a team member 
• Fun nicknames you got 

The above can be nice ice breakers for less formal team presentations, project updates, or catch-ups with clients. 

Here are several unique About Me examples you can try out:

For a client case study presentation : 

“Hi, I’m Lynda, Chief Customer Success Specialist with Acme Corp. (Also, someone you thought was a chatbot for the first few encounters)

47 NPS | 15% Churn Rate | 40% repeat purchase rate”

For a team after-action review presentation :

Mike, Project Manager at Cool Project

(aka Maximizer)

Personal Project stats:

387 Slack messages answered

56 cups of coffee consumed

Project profit gross margin: $1.2 million 

2. Work On Your Elevator Pitch 

One of the best ways to introduce yourself in a presentation is to share a punchy elevator pitch. This works extra well if you are presenting to a new audience. 

An elevator pitch is a concise statement (1-2 sentences) that summarizes your unique strengths, skills, and abilities and explains how these can benefit your listener. 

It’s nice to have one ready for your presentations and networking in general since it helps you immediately connect with new people and communicate your value. 

Writing a solid elevator pitch may require several attempts and iterations. But the sooner you start — the faster you’ll arrive at the best formula! 

To get your creative juices flowing, here are several elevator pitch ideas you can incorporate in an introduction slide about yourself. 

For professionals: 

“Certified Salesforce Administrator, data visualization specialist, and analytics for top SaaS brands. I help businesses make more sense of their data to drive better outcomes”.

For a mentor :

“Adjunct professor of creative writing at Columbia University, published author, former lifestyle editor at Esquire, the New York Times. I can teach you how to find, shape, pitch, and publish stories for web & print.”

For a student: 

“Third-year Marine Biology student at Denver State Uni. Volunteer at Lake Life Protection NGO, climate change activist, looking to expand my research about water conservation”.

3. Answer Popular Questions or Assumptions 

If you are a frequent presenter , chances are you get asked a lot of the same “About Me questions” after your speeches and during the networking bits. So why not address a roaster of these in your About Me slide? Select 4-5 most common questions and list them as quick FAQs on your slide deck. 

4. Focus on Telling a Story 

Strong introductions are personable. They are meant to offer a sneak-peak into your personality and the passion behind your work. That’s why for less formal presentations, you can (and should!) start with a short personal story. 

Remember: reliability is important to “click” with your audience. 

For instance, neuroscience research of political ads recently found that ads featuring real people performed better than those with genetic stock footage. Among viewers, emotional engagement and memory encoding (recall) increased dramatically when political ads showed relatable people. 

The same holds true for commerce. In 2015, GE launched a viral “What’s the Matter With Owen?” video ad series to attract more young talent to the company. The clips featured a relatable protagonist, struggling to explain what his work at GE entails e.g. that the company isn’t building railroads, but actually does some very innovative pilots. Many engineers related to the promo and work applications to GE shoot up by 800% ! 

As the above examples show, a good relatable story can go a long way. So think about how you can make a PowerPoint presentation about yourself more representative of who you really are as a person. 

How to Give a Presentation About Yourself: 4 Fool-Proof Tips

On other occasions, you may be asked to give a full-length “about me” presentation. Typically, this is the case during a second interview, onboarding , or if you are in attending a training program or workshop where everyone needs to present themselves and their work. 

Obviously, you’ll need more than one good about me slide in this case. So here’s how to prepare a superb presentation about me. 

What to Put in a Presentation About Yourself?

The audience will expect to learn a mix of personal and professional facts about you. Thus, it’s a good idea to include the following information: 

• Your name, contact info, website , social media handles, digital portfolio .
• Short bio or some interesting snippets. 
• Career timeline (if applicable).
• Main achievements (preferably quantifiable).
• Education, special training.
• Digital badging awards , accolades, and other types of recognition.
• Something more personal — an interest, hobby, aspiration. 

The above mix of items will change a bit, depending on whether you are giving an interview presentation about yourself or introduce yourself post-hiring. For example, in some cases a dedicated bio slide may be useful, but other times focusing on main achievements and goals can be better.

That being said, let’s take a closer look at how to organize the above information in a memorable presentation. 

P.S. Grab an about me slide template to make the design process easier! 

1. Create a List of “Facts About Me”

The easiest way to answer the “tell me about yourself” question is by having an array of facts you can easily fetch from your brain. 

When it comes to a full-length about me presentation , it’s best to have a longer list ready. To keep your brainstorming process productive, organize all your ideas in the following buckets: 

• Key skills (soft and hard)
• Educational accolades, training
• Accomplishments and other “bragging rights”
• Personal tidbits (a.k.a. fun facts ) 

Once you have a list, it gets easier to build a series of slides around it. 

2. Think Like Your Audience 

Most likely you’d be asked to make a presentation about yourself by a recruiter. There’s a good reason why many ask this — they want to determine if you are a good “cultural fit” for their organization. 

After all, 33% of people quit within the first 3 months of accepting a new job. Among these:

• 43% of employees quit because their day-to-day role was different than what they were told it would be during the hiring process.
• 32% cite company culture as a factor for leaving within the first three months. 

About me presentations often serve as an extra “filter” helping both parties ensure that they are on the same page expectations- and work style-wise. Thus, when you prepare your slide deck, do some background company research. Then try to align the presentation with it by matching the company tone, communication style, and cultural values. 

3. Include Testimonials and Recommendations

Use the voice of others to back up the claims you are making in your presentation. After all, trumping your own horn is what you are expected to do in such a presentation. But the voices of others can strengthen the claims you are personally making. 

Depending on your role and industry, try to sprinkle some of the following testimonials: 

• LinkedIn recommendations
• Quotes from personal or professional references
• Social media comments 
• Data metrics of your performance
• Funny assessments from your colleagues/friends 

The above not just strengthen your narrative, but also help the audience learn some extras about you and your background. Testimonial slides can be of help for this purpose.

4. Include a Case Study 

One of the best ways to illustrate who you are is to show what you are best in. Remember, an about me presentation often needs to “soft sell” your qualifications, experience, and personality. 

One of the best ways to do that is to showcase how you can feel in a specific need and solve issues the business is facing. 

So if you have the timeframe, use some of the ending slides to deliver a quick case study. You can present: 

• Short retrospective of a past successful project
• Before-after transformations you’ve achieved 
• Spotlight of the main accomplishments within the previous role 
• Main customer results obtained
• Specific solution delivered by you (or the team you’ve worked with) 

Ending your presentation on such a high note will leave the audience positively impressed and wondering what results you could achieve for them.

To Conclude 

It’s easy to feel stumped when you are asked to talk about yourself. Because there are so many things you could mention (but not necessarily should). At the same time, you don’t want to make your introduction sound like a bragging context. So always think from the position of your audience. Do the facts you choose to share benefit them in any way? If yes, place them confidently on your About Me slides! 

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Introducing Your Team in Company Presentations: 4 Great Ideas!

You’ve probably already had to introduce your team within a company presentation: in 2023, this is no longer a rarity. Presentations which require you to talk about your company structure, or onboardings, for example, are going to need a team introduction, and knowing how to clearly visualize your team is a useful skill.

Why introduce your team in a presentation?

Introducing your team is a great way to positively influence public perception and to present the strengths and achievements of your company .

Products are rarely developed by individuals working on their own, so companies should never miss an opportunity to showcase the teams responsible for tomorrow’s innovations. This tends to increase stakeholder confidence and generate interest.

Involving your team in your presentations is essential to highlighting both the competence of your employees and your skills as a leader . At the same time, you double down on the authenticity of your presentation and acknowledge your colleagues’ performance, which in turn boosts their self-esteem. The positive impact of even a single slide in a presentation should not be underestimated!

Team introductions are brilliant for onboarding , where you can clearly and transparently visualize your company hierarchy.

Why not browse the PowerPoint templates for onboarding that we at PresentationLoad have put together for you?

Bonus tip: Paste images faster with the Scan&Paste app

Pictures generate feelings. This applies to team introductions as well as more generally. If people can see what a particular employee looks like, they’re more likely to want to build connections than if they’re just described in words.

To help you quickly and easily insert images of your team into your presentations, a great tip is to use the Scan&Paste app . This app allows you to upload images directly from your smartphone gallery through a PowerPoint add-in. We’ve covered this for you in our blog post “ Scan&Paste-App “.

4 great ideas to optimize your PowerPoint team presentation!

You want the team introduction in your company presentation to be memorable, right? Here are four great ideas to achieve just that!

• Use an organizational chart

One way to visualize your team structures is to use an organizational chart, or org chart. Their visual clarity and simplicity make them ideal for showing how teams work.

Org charts show at a glance how a team fits together and how different employees relate to each other. They might not be the most exciting things in the world, but they are really effective . Keep your org chart as simple as possible, though; overloading it will be counterproductive.

Use high-quality pictures of your employees. Your main focus should be on clarity: choose a clear, clean design, make sure people’s names are legible, and avoid unnecessary lines and cross-connections. We’ve covered how to create an org chart quickly and easily yourself in our article “ Creating an organizational chart “.

Why not use PresentationLoad’s organizational charts template to introduce your team?

• Rounded Photos

You can also introduce your team in the classic way, using text to cover the most important key points , and adding visual interest in a modern and stylish way by using rounded pictures .

PresentationLoad have got this covered too! You can find them here .

Including a team introduction in your presentation

There are several ways of introducing your team – here are a few of the best:

Idea #1: Team Slide

The simplest way to introduce your team is by means of a team slide . This should show high-quality images of your team, either individually or in a group photo.

Keep text to an absolute minimum here.  Anything more than the names of your employees can be distracting.  You can go into greater detail in your narration.

The advantage of a team slide is that you can clearly show all the important people on one slide.

A team slide might look something like this:

The disadvantage of such a simple slide is that it shows little in the way of a team structure. If you need to show this, go with idea #2.

Idea #2: Team Structure

A team structure slide obviously shows how your team is structured, meaning it’s clear who works for whom and how responsibilities are divided up.  They are perfect for onboarding, for example, allowing new employees to easily recognize internal structures and contact persons.

Keep in mind that team structures are not necessary for every presentation; team slides can quickly become confusing if there are too many connections. So keep them as clear as possible.

A team structure slide might look something like this:

Idea #3: Individual Slides

In some cases it may be useful to introduce your team individually . In this case, you can get all the important information on one slide per person. You’ll need to include a picture and the person’s function within the company as well as their name, and there may also be room for contact details or a short CV . Here’s an example:

Idea #4: Quote slide

A slightly different take on this is the quote slide .  Quotes can be another way to introduce your team’s thinking. Let your employees have their say by including core ideas and statements in your presentation in the form of quotes.

This highlights how important your team is, and emphasizes their individuality and competence. Quotes also help to make your presentation more interesting, which means you get to grab and keep your audience’s attention.

Bonus tip: Pay attention to layout in team introductions

When creating your team presentation, don’t forget that your slides need to be visually interesting . Use a clear structure and don’t overcrowd the slides; aim for a good balance of images and text .

We have a lot of useful tips in this respect in our article “PowerPoint Layout”. For example, a picture-text combination slide might come in really handy here. Grids of three or four usefully combine pictures of your team members with just enough text to give the important information:

To sum up: Project your team image effectively in presentations

A team introduction is a great way to introduce your company and its structures within a presentation. Depending on what you need, you can keep it short and introduce your team on one team slide, or go for more detail and use several slides.

Use our tips the next time you need to introduce your business and colleagues, and see how effective they are!

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Are you making a pitch deck or applying for a project? Have you considered adding a slide to introduce your team? Your team is not only a part of your company but also your final product or project outcome! Their skills and experience reflect the arsenal you possess for delivering the outcome you are pitching to an audience. This is why you must spend some time introducing your team as a part of your pitch.

What is a Team Introduction Slide?

A team introduction slide introduces a team before the audience. Team introduction slides are used by organizations to provide the audience an overview of the skills and expertise of their team members. This can be helpful during pitch decks, when bidding for projects, introducing a company before an audience, etc. The reason for introducing your team during a presentation is to showcase the capability of your organization. Since your team is truly the quality of outcome you can provide to your clients.

Why Should You Introduce Your Team?

To introduce your organization.

One of the basic reasons for adding a company profile in your presentation is to discuss your organization during an introductory session. Regardless of whether you are presenting a presentation before potential clients, a bunch of students at a college event, or industry experts, introducing your team is a part of introducing your organization before the audience.

To Pitch Your Organization for a Contract or Investment

A team introduction slide is like showcasing a part of your portfolio or company profile. Many professionally designed PowerPoint templates provide such a sample intro slide by default, as this can be a key part of an important presentation where you are trying to pitch your organization as the best candidate to acquire a contract or attract investment. Another reason for providing such a slide can be to create a positive organizational image by showing off how good your team is and why they are the best team to get the job done.

To Prove Your Team can Deliver Desired Results

You don’t necessarily need to have a very experienced team to make a case for your organization to be good at your job. Even startups with an experienced, yet qualified team can emphasize how young, innovative, and academically qualified the team is. Similarly, a team with a vast experience in the industry can be a good selling point for your services.

To Create a Positive Image

Many businesses take pride in their teams and try to use their capabilities as a highlight to build a positive image for their business. For example, a startup might want to emphasize that their team contains people who have worked for other reputable organizations in the past and have the requisite experience to propel their company forward. This type of image building can be good for attracting potential clients and to get recognized in the industry.

Key Elements of a Team Introduction Slide

A team introduction slide can contain basic information about your team. Some of the key elements that your slide should have are mentioned below.

Inclusion of Key Members

The most basic team introduction slides contain a name and designation for each of the key team members highlighted in the slide. This might include the organizational head, vice president, director, project manager, etc. Since medium-sized or large organizations can have a lor of employees, you don’t need to include everyone in your team introduction slide. Usually, you can include the top tier and the most qualified individuals. If you are creating a pitch deck, you might want to focus on your core team, along with a few senior officials in the slide.

Professional Summary

While it can be hard to cram in a professional summary for each individual, especially if you have more than 5 people listed in your intro slide, a few words to highlight the qualifications of each individual can be quite useful. For the purpose of brevity, you can add the names and designations of your employees, along with their key qualifications below their names to show what expertise they possess.

A Face to the Name

While some people might prefer not to add pictures for their team, this can be a useful addition to a team introduction slide, since adding a face to a name can make the team look more realistic and can also have a positive impact on your presentation.

Examples of Slides for Team Introduction

We have compiled a list of slides that can help you create a team introduction for your next presentation. The below-mentioned PowerPoint templates not only serve as an example for making team introduction slides but can also help you create comprehensive pitch decks, and other types of presentations meant to highlight your organization.

1. Introduce Company Profile PowerPoint Template

This PowerPoint template has been designed to enable presenters to create comprehensive company introductions. You can create entire company profiles and also introduce your team with their names, designation, and a brief summary about them. What makes this template quite comprehensive for team introductions is that it also provides additional slides for emphasizing certain team members to highlight their qualifications and achievements. The template also provides an organizational chart with some team members highlighted.

2. Team PowerPoint Infographic Layout

The Team Infographic PowerPoint Layout is a slide to introduce your team which is a part of a PowerPoint template with comprehensive slides for making business presentations. This slide provides a basic collage-like layout for presenting your team with a name, designation, and a picture for each team member. The default layout allows introducing up to five team members, with scope for duplicating the placeholders to add more individuals. You can also add additional placeholders to add a description for each team member.

3. Multi-Purpose Business PowerPoint Template with Slide for Team Introduction

The Multi-Purpose Business PowerPoint Template comes with a slide for a team introduction where you can highlight your key team members with their pictures, name, designation, and qualification. The slide is meant to introduce a handful of team members, where you can also duplicate slide elements to increase the number of team members you intend to showcase. Other than teams, this is a comprehensive PowerPoint template for introducing your company, services, projects, etc.

4. Team Discussion PowerPoint Template

This presentation deck contains slides for creating effective business plans, team-oriented and brainstorming slides, pitch decks, and the like. You can use this multi-purpose template to create a variety of business-themed slides and also introduce our team using a simple team introduction slide. This template is an example of how to create a crisp team introduction, business plan, and other types of business presentations. You can pick and choose the slides relevant to your presentation topic and make something that is easy to create and present with simple, flat design layouts.

5. Free Team Building PowerPoint Template

The Free Team Building PowerPoint Template is a minimalist team-oriented template with a title slide and a few basic slides to help you create slides about your team. the lively title slide depicts a team holding speech bubbles and a placeholder for a title. This is followed by slides with default layouts for making lists, comparisons, and other types of slides.

Final Words

Introducing your team in a slide is as important as other aspects of your business. Showing that you have a reliable team can help you build a positive image for your company and brand, as well as enable you to create a convincing pitch deck. Introducing your team also shows that your organization values and trusts its team members to reach desired goals.

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Set the tone right with your first team meeting as your team grows with our expert tips!

As your company grows, so will your team. That first team meeting with a new team is essential to set a positive tone and foster a psychologically safe environment. 

“Whether you’re taking over an existing team or starting a new one, it’s critical to devote time and energy to establishing how you want your team to work, not just what you want them to achieve.” – Carolyn O’Hara

• Why prepare for your first team meeting?

6 topics for your first meeting with the new team

First team meeting agenda.

• 3 do’s and don’ts

Why does preparing for your first team meeting matter?

You don’t write a test without studying – most of the time – so why would you hold a meeting without preparing? 

The best thing you can do to achieve the amazing meeting you’ve been manifesting is to PREPARE! This may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised how many meetings I’ve attended that were clearly not prepared.

And I’m sure you too have a story or two to tell about your own experiences with unprepared meetings. Let me guess, they go something like this:

• Zero outcomes
• No action items
• Waste of valuable time
• No assigned roles

The list could go on.

Therefore, it is important to prepare for your first team meeting by creating a meeting agenda , sharing it with meeting attendees ahead of time, and assigning clear meeting roles (and rotating them).

• Getting to know each other
• About your manager
• Communication expectations
• Questions from the team
• Action items and meeting recap

1 Getting to know each other

Getting to know your team members is especially important if you want to build trust (and trust me, you do!). By getting to know your team members, you are showing them that you want to build a relationship with them. This will ultimately create a more psychologically safe environment and foster more collaboration. 

So, it is important as a manager to encourage team members to get to know each other. This can be achieved by introducing icebreakers in your first team meeting with new team members. 

Here are a few examples of team building questions :

Personal icebreakers 

• What are your hobbies outside of work?
• What does your perfect day off look like?
• What do you like to do on the weekend?

Music, books, and/or movie icebreakers

• Who is your favourite artist?
• What is your favourite book?
• What is your favourite reality tv show? 

Travel and adventure icebreaker

• Where have you travelled to?
• What is your dream vacation?
• Do you prefer spontaneous or planned adventures?

History-themed icebreakers

• If you could meet any historical figure, who would you meet?
• If you could live in another generation, which one would you choose?
• If you had a time machine, would you travel to the past or future? What would you do there?

Food and/or drink icebreakers

• What is your least favourite restaurant?
• What is your go-to snack?
• Do you prefer ordering in or eating out?

“This or that” icebreakers

• Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?
• Would you rather be able to teleport or time travel?
• Would you rather go to space or get to travel the world for free for a year?

2 About your manager (+ what you stand for)

As a manager, it is important to share your values and what you stand for. According to Carolyn O’Hara, Harvard Business Review contributor, managers should explain their priorities, decision-making processes, and how they evaluate their teams’ individual and collective performance. 

This is important to include in team meetings when new team members join in order to ensure new members know your values and what you stand for and to serve as a reminder to current team members. 

For example, Tsedal Neeley explains that there are two types of trust – swift trust and passable trust. Swift trust is the idea that team members decide to trust each other almost immediately, only losing trust when given a reason to. Whereas passable trust is the idea that trust is more permanent and doesn’t have an expectation for a deeper connection. So, if you value one trust over another, it is important to communicate this with your team members. 

“By communicating your vision and values, you will show your team that you’re committed to a healthy degree of transparency.” – O’Hara.

Use a meeting management tool like Fellow to build trust within your team by having a collaborative meeting agenda to address everyone’s talking points and questions.

3 Feedback (stop, start, continue)

Feedback is how we improve, therefore, giving your team members feedback is a very important task as a manager. However, as a manager, sometimes we get caught up in giving feedback while forgetting to ask for our own. 

Asking your team members for feedback anonymously is a great tip for managers to ensure they are also evaluating themself. By asking for anonymous feedback, you are more likely to get truthful answers – nobody’s going to publicly critique their boss! For example, holding anonymous polls after meetings asking team members for feedback on how to improve team meetings. 

Another way to get feedback as a manager is to use the “stop, start, continue” method. According to Thomas J. DeLong , there are three questions you should ask yourself in each phase of the method:

• Are you hearing that you should quit doing something that you feel is a skill or strength?
• Is your first response that quitting this behavior will have catastrophic consequences?
• On reflection, is it possible that you’ve fallen into a behavioral rut? If you stop doing one thing, might you have an opportunity to try something new and different?
• Is there something you’re doing right that people feel you should do more of?
• Have you been dismissive of this particular behavior or skill for some reason?
• What might happen if you used this “keep” more? How might it impact your effectiveness and satisfaction with your job?
• Are people recommending you do something that feels foreign or scary?
• What about it makes you anxious? Is it because you are afraid of looking like you don’t know what you’re doing?
• Why are people suggesting you start doing this new thing? What benefits do they feel will accrue to you, your group, or your organization?

4 Communication expectations

Communicating your expectations is a great way to ensure that new team members know how to act. O’Hara suggests having team members share their best and worst work experiences to help your team learn good and bad dynamics to implement or avoid and ensure everyone is on the same page. 

Also according to O’Hara, it’s the role of the leader to set expectations and explain processes. Failure to do so may lead to an environment where team members feel left out, unsure, and hesitant to contribute. 

“Discussing those good and bad dynamics will help everyone get on the same page about what behavior they want to encourage — and avoid — going forward.”

5 Questions from the team

In every meeting, it is important to allow time for questions. However, this is especially important in the first team meeting because you are providing team members with a lot of new information and setting the tone for future meetings.

We’ve all been in a meeting where we are confused over something but are saying in our heads “is this a stupid question?” or “am I the only one with this question?”. 

Well, guess what… NO questions are stupid questions and if you are wondering, so are others! Therefore, as a manager, it is important to provide a safe, judgment-free space for questions.

6 Action items and meeting recap

It is important to include action items in your meeting agenda, especially with a new team as they tell team members what their next steps will be. For “veteran” employees, they may be able to delegate their own action items based on what was discussed in the meeting. However, for new employees, providing as much guidance as possible is important. 

Furthermore, even the most veteran employees forget things. Therefore, by recording action items in a note-taking tool, like Fellow, you can ensure that your employees know what is expected of them and hold them accountable for their tasks. 

It is also important to include a meeting recap (which includes action items) so that missed attendees can be informed on decisions made and action items assigned. 

Starting your first team meeting with a new team can feel like a lot of pressure. You want to make a good impression and set a positive tone while ensuring that your meeting is productive and delightful. 

Use this first team meeting agenda template to set the tone for success and achieve the meeting you’ve been manifesting!

3 do’s and don’ts 

According to O’Hara, there are 3 do’s and 3 don’ts for your first team meeting with a new team:

• Be clear about what goes into your decision making and how you’ll evaluate the team’s progress
• Encourage team members to connect — better communication early on will help avoid misunderstandings and poor results later
• Look for roadblocks or grievances you can fix — it will earn you capital and inspire the team
• Jump into trying to accomplish the work without building relationships with the team
• Assume that new team members understand how you or others work ­— take the time to explain processes and expectations.
• Be afraid to communicate often early on — you can always pull back when the team is working well

Parting advice

Limit the stress of holding the “perfect” meeting with your new team by following the above advice! Using Fellow’s tools, you can ensure that your meetings are productive and delightful by following our first team meeting agenda template that each team member can collaborate on. 

As always, thank you for reading and we can’t wait to see you rocking your new team meeting!

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Here you’ll learn how to make a presentation to new staff in a memorable way.

Starting a new job is daunting, and often you just want to start.

Before that there’s the induction, and the dreaded Powerpoint.

Here’s how to make a presentation memorable and fresh.

So new starts remember you as the one that made them feel a part of the organisation.

Simply by working on your presentation skills .

1. Make people feel excited

This is their first week in the job.

They’re forming impressions of the company that will last a long time.

So your job is to be the company ambassador.

Be enthusiastic.

Remove any self-deprecating humour.

Saying something like this  is energy-sapping:

“I’ve been tasked with giving you the induction”

Whereas this is energising:

“Welcome – congratulations on your appointment and I’m delighted to give you an in-depth tour of the business…”

Start as you mean to go on.

2. Tailor your presentation

As a presenter, the company PowerPoint gives us false confidence.

It’s been approved at a senior level and it covers all the bases.

Yet here’s the thing: it’s already out-of-date, and most of it’s irrelevant.

Create a fresh presentation for the individual or group.

They’ll appreciate the work you’ve put in.

3. Ditch the Powerpoint

People make an impression on the presenter very quickly.

If you turn to your slides and away from the audience early on, it can erode trust.

Instead, ditch the PowerPoint, at least for the first few minutes, and speak to people front-on.

Here’s more on how to make an engaging presentation .

4. Start with what’s in it for me

Consider why the person joined in the first place.

If it’s a Senior Manager, it could be the chance to have their own team.

If it’s a technical role, it may be to work with the best systems.

And if it’s a people-facing role, it’s to make a difference.

A sales role: to make money.

A group of interns: to get a permanent job.

Stick that in at the beginning and connect their success in achieving that goal to your presentation.

“I’m sure what you really want to know is…

How do I become the company’s first millionaire under 30?

When will I be able to appoint my own team?

When will I be handed budgetary control?”

Now you have their attention – and you can answer that question first.

5. Make the audience feel special

Consider how that person’s job impact the organisation.

This is your chance to create a lifelong motivation in your new colleagues.

If they understand their role in the success of the organisation, they’re far more likely to feel appreciated in the long-term.

That builds loyalty and saves time and money in recruitment.

6. Prioritise your points

When people consider how to make a presentation, they rarely consider audience priorities.

Tailor the rest of the presentation according to the most important information to the audience.

While you need to cover the induction plan, the IT requirement and the health and safety admin, leave them until the end.

Your new recruits are far more interested in other things.

So go there next.

Now you’ll have a list of priorities that reads from 1-10.

And trust me, health and safety is number 10.

7. Unclutter the language

It’s very easy to create a presentation full of jargon.

But great presentations are full of clarity.

They turn ‘BIMs and BDIMs and BRIMs’ into “the people you’ll be working with”.

They turn ‘adherence with our Health and Safety policy’ into ‘making sure you stay safe’.

Jargon often emerges in induction presentations when the presenter attempts to establish their authority and credibility.

Just remember: this presentation is about the group, rather than you.

8. Stay positive and focused

It’s easy to ramble in a tailored presentation, because you’re giving it for the first time.

Stay on track by creating clear structural notes.

Avoid phrases such as “that’s not really relevant to your role”.

If you’ve done the prioritising first, everything will be relevant.

9. Answer questions

I’ve seen plenty of presentations that finish with the last slide, before the presenter thanks the audience and leaves the room.

Regardless of how good your presentation is, the audience will still have questions.

In fact, the better it is, the more questions they should be willing to ask.

So stay around for 15-20 minutes afterwards. That helps build trust.

10. Show vulnerability

This is the first week, and you’d forgive members of the team for feeling shy or awkward.

So bring your barriers down.

Tell a story about something that went wrong in your induction, or later in your career, and how it was fixed.

Or the best moment you’ve had in your career.

Making it personal brings your presentation to life.

And if you’re looking for an e-learning course to improve your presentation skills, visit our Academy.

Andrew McFarlan  is the Managing Director of  Pink Elephant Communications  in Glasgow.

You can view his full profile  here .

Photos in How to make a presentation  by bruce mars, rawpixel.com, vjapratama; all from Pexels .

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3 Introduce Yourself to a New Team Examples for Great Impressions | Virtual and In-office

Leah Nguyen • 05 April, 2024 • 9 min read

The first day at work might feel intimidating. You are new to everything, but do you know that getting yourself familiarised with your colleagues on your first day can calm your nerves a bit? - as warm welcomes and big smiles can make you feel at ease!

In this guide, we're spilling the beans on the best introduce yourself to a new team example to help you kickstart your professional journey with a blast👇

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#1. write a short and precise introduction, #2. seek chances to talk with team members actively, #3. be mindful of your body language, how do you introduce yourself to a virtual team, bottom line, frequently asked questions.

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How to Introduce Yourself to a New Team with Examples

How can you make that introduction count? Set the stage for a dynamite introduction that leaves a lasting impression with this guideline below:

Make a grand entrance! An introduction is your chance to make a first impression, so own it.

Before you walk in the door, visualise yourself shaking hands, smiling big, and delivering your killer introduction.

Craft your perfect pitch. Jot down 2-3 key facts that sum you up perfectly: your new title, some fun experiences that relate to the job, and what superpowers you hope to unlock in this role.

Distill it to the most exciting highlights that get people interested in knowing more about you.

For smaller teams, go a bit deeper.

If you're joining a tight-knit group, show some personality! Share an interesting hobby, your passion for mountain biking, or that you're the ultimate karaoke champion. Bringing a bit of your authentic self can help you connect more quickly.

Start strong, finish strong. Launch with high energy: "Hey team, I'm [name], your new [awesome title]! I worked at [fun place] and cannot wait to [make an impact] here". When you wrap up, thank everyone, ask for help as needed, and let them know you're looking forward to crushing it together.

🎊 Tips: You should use open-ended questions to connect with people in the office better.

Introduce yourself to a new team example in the office:

"Hi everyone, my name is John and I'll be joining the team as the new marketing manager. I have over 5 years of experience in marketing for tech startups. I'm excited to be part of this team and help make our marketing efforts known to the world. Please let me know if there's anything I should know or anyone I should talk to as I get started."

Subject: Hello from your new team member!

My name is [your name] and I will be joining the team as the new [role] starting [start date]. I'm very excited to be a part of the [team name or team's mission/goal] and to work with all of you!

A little about me: I have over 5 years of experience in this role at [previous company name]. My strengths include [relevant skill or experience] and I look forward to applying those skills here to help [team goal or project name].

While this is my first day, I want to get off to a great start by learning as much as I can from all of you. Please let me know if there is any background information or tips you think would be helpful for a new person in this role.

I look forward to meeting each of you in person soon! In the meantime, please feel free to reply to this email or call me at [your phone number] with any questions you may have.

Thank you in advance for your help and support as I join the team. I can already tell this will be a great experience and I'm excited to get to work with all of you!

Best regards, [Your name] [Your title]

Your introduction is just the beginning! The real magic happens in the conversations that follow.

Many companies have a newbie orientation to help you hit the ground running. It's your chance to meet the whole crew in one place.

When the introductions start rolling, join the party! Start chatting up your new coworkers. Ask things like "How long have you been here?", "What projects are you working on?" or "What do you like best about this place?"

If the facilitator is just announcing names and titles, take charge! Say something like "I'm pumped to work with you all! Could you point out the people I'll be collaborating with most closely?" They'll love your enthusiasm for getting started.

When you get one-on-one time, make an impression they'll remember. Say "Hi, I'm [your name], the new [role]. I'm nervous but excited to be joining the team!" Ask them about their role, how long they've been there, and what got them interested in the work.

Listening to people talk about their work and what drives them is the fastest way to create a connection. People love talking about themselves, so just gather as many humanising details as you can.

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Whether it's a virtual or in-office meeting, you'll still need to introduce yourself to the team, and your body language is an important aspect of making the first great impression.

You've got milliseconds to win people over before you've even said "hello"! Studies show first impressions form rapidly . So stand tall, smile big, maintain eye contact and offer a strong, confident handshake. Leave them thinking "This person has it together!".

Project confidence in every gesture. Stand up straight with your shoulders back to fill the room with presence.

Speak clearly and at a measured pace to show you mean business but remain approachable.

Look people in the eye long enough to connect, but not so long that it becomes intense staring!

Dress the part and own it! Wear clothes that fit your personality.

Clean, ironed, and appropriate is the key - you want to showcase professionalism with a dash of flair. Make sure your whole outfit, from head to toe, says "I've got this".

Harness the halo effect! When you appear put together and self-assured, people make positive assumptions about you.

They'll think you're smart, capable, and experienced - even if you are sweating profusely inside - simply because of your confident demeanour.

Greeting your new workmates online can be a little tricky. Luckily these steps can help you ace the online space and get familiar with the team in no time:

• Send a self-introduction email - This is the most common way to start when joining a virtual team. Send an email with the basics: your name, role, relevant background or experience, and something personal to make a connection.

• Schedule virtual meetups - Ask to set up introductory 1:1 video calls with key teammates. This helps put a face to the name and builds rapport that emails can't. Request 15-30 minute "getting to know you" meetings.

• Participate in team meetings - As soon as possible, join any weekly/monthly all-hands calls or video conferences. Speak up to introduce yourself, share a bit about yourself, and ask for any advice for new team members.

• Share a short bio and photo - Offer to send a short bio and professional headshot photo to the team. This helps create a more personal connection when teammates can put a face to your name.

• Interact regularly in team communication channels - Actively participate in the team's messaging app, discussion forums, project management tools, etc. Introduce yourself, ask questions, and offer help where relevant. Be an engaged virtual teammate.

• Reach out to individuals directly - If you notice a few teammates that seem like a good fit, personality-wise, send them a 1:1 message introducing yourself more personally. Start to form 1:1 connections within the larger group.

• Listen carefully during meetings and interact often - The more you participate in team discussions, collaborate on documents, chime in with ideas, and provide updates, the more you'll become a "real" team member instead of just a name on an email signature.

The more personal connections you can form within a virtual team, through video calls, photos, shared experiences, and frequent interactions, the more successful your introduction will be. The key is to participate actively and consistently while continuing to find ways to build rapport over communication channels.

By following this introduce yourself to a new team example, you'll create a positive first impression, begin engaging with others, and lay the foundation for productive collaboration going forward. Show your coworkers you care about connecting on a human level, and you'll be off to the perfect start!

How do you introduce yourself in a new team interview?

Keeping your introduction focused, succinct, and highlighting the most relevant experience will make a good first impression. The tone should be confident but not cocky, exhibiting enthusiasm for the role and team. Think of it as the beginning of a conversation, not a performance.

How do you introduce yourself to a group online examples?

Here's an example of how you can introduce yourself in an online group: Hi everyone, my name is [your name]. I'm excited to join this community of [describe the group]. I've been [your relevant experience or interest] for [number of] years now, so I'm hoping to connect with others who share this passion and learn from all of your experiences as well. Looking forward to the discussions!

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Important Steps when Building a new Team

This article outlines essential steps in forming a new team . These steps are also useful for existing teams that are interested in assessing their format and effectiveness.

First, the work of the team needs to be clearly defined and matched to some real needs of the department, lab or center or of the Institute as a whole. If the team doesn't get a clear mission or scope statement from the team sponsor , creating these should be part of the team's kick-off process. (See our Checklist for Team Start-up Microsoft Word tool.)

In the early stages it is important to talk to the team's sponsor about their role and how they will support the team's work. What will the sponsor do for the team? What does the sponsor expect from the team? Teams need the clear support of the organization's leadership, including concrete support such as release time, funding and resources.

Selecting the right team members is critical. Ideally, teams should be small (not more than ten people) so that members can develop a high-level of connection and interdependence. Members need both technical expertise (including writing and presentation skills) and good interpersonal skills for working in small groups. For teams working on Institute-wide projects, diverse membership (across MIT's units, across payroll/employee classifications and across gender/race categories) can lead to a richer team with better results. Content experts, process experts and end users can all play key roles.

Team kick-off events are an important part of the start-up process. Kick-off events enable the team to articulate and understand the goals, mission and structure. A well-planned kick-off can increase team productivity and build team momentum. A formalized start-up activity will help the team define its mission, deliverables, roles & responsibilities, and success factors.

How can I build a successful team?

Six items are crucial to help teams function effectively.

It is the shared commitment to a specific mission that helps define a team. A mission statement can provide powerful documentation about the team's purpose. Creating a mission statement requires team members to think about, discuss and come to agreement on the following questions:

• What is the work we were brought together to do?
• Why can this work best be done as a team?
• What will be different as a result of our working together?
• What will our work create for our organization, our team and ourselves?
• For project teams: What will a successful outcome look like for our team? How will we know we've completed our task?
• For standing teams: How will we measure our success in an on-going way?

A team's mission may be based on a directive from management or others outside the team. But good team discussion about how each member -- and the group collectively -- understands that mission will make the mission statement meaningful and useful to the team. Mission statements may be short; they should be written in everyday language that each team member understands and supports.

Mission statements give a team guiding principles, but goals give the team a real target for their activity. Goals should be something worth striving for -- important results that the team can provide for the organization.

The best goals are S-M-A-R-T goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. "Improving customer service" may sound like a good goal for a team, but it doesn't really meet the S-M-A-R-T criteria. A more effective goal would be "Reduce call-back time to customers to two hours or less within six months." The revised goal is:

• Specific (reduce call-back time to customers)
• Measurable (to two hours or less)
• Achievable (The team would need to decide this. Maybe call-backs need four hours, or maybe the time can be reduced to 30 minutes.)
• Relevant (Again, the team will know - is slow call-back time an issue for the customers? For the team's manager? Is reducing call-back time important enough to merit team effort?)
• Time bound (within six months)

3. Roles and responsibilities

It's particularly important in a team environment that team members know what is expected of each of them. Without these expectations, members can't develop mutual accountability or trust in the team. When a team's expectations are clear and members meet (or exceed) expectations, trust and an increased sense of "teamness" are natural by-products.

Almost all teams at MIT have designated team leaders. Team leaders are the individuals who are held accountable for the team's results by the team's sponsor. The Team leader often serves as a spokesperson for the team and may also be responsible for coordinating the team's work. Facilitators may be a member of the team or a resource person for the team. The facilitator is responsible for guiding the team's process. This might include helping to set agendas for team meetings and running the meetings. Sometimes these two roles are played by one person. (Learn more about facilitators in the Meeting Design and Facilitation Learning Topic.)

4. Groundrules

To be effective, teams need to be explicit about the ways they will work together. Groundrules are guidelines for specific behaviors. Teams don't need a lot of groundrules to work together well, but everyone on the team should agree to the groundrules and share responsibility for ensuring that they are followed.

Possible areas for groundrules include:

• How you communicate DURING team meetings (Are interruptions OK? Should the Facilitator call on you before you speak? What about side conversations?)
• How you communicate BETWEEN team meetings (How quickly should you respond to emails? Are there suggested length limits on emails or memos? How do you keep everyone on the team informed of your progress?)
• What constitutes respectful behavior towards other team members?

Some sample ground rules include:

• Be respectful of others -- don't bad-mouth team members within the team or outside the team
• Share your own experiences and opinions; avoid "they say" statements
• One speaker at a time
• Keep discussions focused on topic at hand
• Honor time limits - start and end on time

5. Decision-making

Teams may choose different models for making decisions; the most important factor is that the decision-making model be explicit and understood by all team members. A clear decision making model describes who makes the decision and how others will be involved. (Will decisions be made by consensus where everyone can agree to support the final decision? Will the team leader get input but make the final decision? Will the team vote?) Knowing what decision-making model will be used lets team members know what to expect and what is expected; this can help build support for the final decision.

Good decisions have two characteristics: quality and commitment. Quality decisions are logical, supported by sound reasoning and good information. Steps towards making quality decisions include checking to see if all available information has been gathered and shared, that all team members have been consulted, and that critical input from stakeholders (individuals or groups affected by the decision) outside the team has been considered as appropriate.

Commitment is demonstrated by the active backing for the decision by every team member. Each team member agress with the decision, is committed to carrying out the decision, and understands their individual role in doing so.

Learn more about consensus decision-making in our " Decision-making Models " article.

6. Effective Group Process

Communication: Using groundrules as a starting point, teams need to develop practices for open communication. Examples include:

• Listen respectfully and respond with positive interest to ideas from team members. If an idea is confusing or seems unconventional or odd to you, ask for more information to understand the idea better. (Saying, "Can you tell me more?" is a great way to continue a conversation.)
• Help create an environment that encourages team members to share all ideas - even the "half-baked" ones. Most great ideas are built by teams building on an initial thought. Sometimes it's the "crazy" ideas that really spark the team's creativity. Treating every idea as important keeps team members from holding back some "half-baked" thought that could be just what the team needed.
• Don't hide conflicts; try to surface differences and use them to create better results that all team members can support.

Learn more about effective communication in our Communicating with Others learning topic.

Mutual Accountability: Each member of a team is responsible for the success of the team as a whole. This is the interdependence that makes teams stronger than the sum of their parts. Working together towards specific tangible results is the best way to start creating mutual accountability. Recognize and celebrate small accomplishments and successes of individuals and milestones (large and small) for the team as a whole. By acknowledging successes, team members can develop an increasing trust in their teammates and the team as a whole.

Appropriate self-evaluation: It is be helpful for team members to "stop action" at regular intervals and check out how the team is working. These self-evaluations can be as simple as a team discussion: "Looking at X, what things worked well and what would we like to improve next time?" or they can be deep and reflective (e.g., "How can we deal with conflict more effectively?"). Regardless of the method or tool used, the real benefit of self-evaluation comes from the team discussion about their assessments of the team.

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Stages of team development

Just like individuals, teams go through stages of development. Although there are a number of descriptions of the stages of team development, the most commonly used terms are forming, storming, norming and performing. (Bruce Tuckman, "Developmental Sequence in Small Groups," 1965 Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-99)

As in human development, team development is not a linear process -- the introduction of new members, a change in the organization's climate, or the successful completion of a particular milestone can cause a team to loop back to an earlier stage of team development.

Recognizing the team's development stage can be really helpful as you work to improve your team's effectiveness and meet your goals. Each stage has recognizable feelings and behaviors. For more information, see our "Using the Stages of Team Development" article and the "What Stage is Our Team In?" tool (Microsoft Word).

Content experts: People who know the team's subject well End users: People who will use the products produced by the team Mission: The purpose of the team Process experts: People who are experienced at helping groups be successful Scope statement: The work that the team should accomplish Sponsor: The person who set up the team or who receives the team's products

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50+ Meet Our Team Templates for Your Presentations

Written by: Farhan Sheikh

Whether you're doing a sales pitch , presenting a business proposal , or delivering a company presentation, there's one element that you should include in your presentation to make you stand out as a leader — introducing your team.

Helping your audience get familiar with your team is essential to a good presentation . After all, it's the people who drive a business towards success.

Visme’s presentation software has more than 90+ Meet Our Team templates created by our team of professional designers. We've compiled a list of 50+ of our best Meet Our Team templates to help you find the perfect way to introduce your team to your audience.

Here’s a short selection of 8 easy-to-edit Meet Our Team templates you can edit, share and download with Visme. View more templates below:

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This Meet Our Team template has a sleek and modern presentation theme . It’s ideal for introducing small teams, like the upper management, with minimal information. You can also include one image of your entire team instead of individual headshots.

This template is incredibly helpful in individually introducing your personnel along with their strengths. It has progress bars on the right, text on the left, and an image in the middle, which gives this template a simple, modern look.

This Meet Our Team template serves the same purpose as the previous template with similar progress bars and image positioning. The design, however, is more tilted towards a deeper modern theme with shades of simplicity.

This template is excellent for introducing small teams comprehensively to your audience. With a focus on one person, it has several text bodies to help you familiarize your team with a more personal touch.

Trying to keep your presentation simple? This template is an amazing blend of minimalist and modern themes that will give your presentation a clean outlook. It is also a great template to include your whole team instead of individual team member slides.

This Meet Our Team template effectively showcases your team skills to your audience. It is ideal for introducing two departmental heads or two different skilled team members, which can illustrate your team’s talent diversity.

Effectively exhibiting your team’s skills and aptitudes is often essential to a sales pitch. This clean and modern Meet Our Team section header is meant to be the first slide of many that will follow, giving your presentation a neat structure.

This Meet Our Team template is ideal for introducing the upper management of your team and organization. It has a nifty layout for three images and text boxes below, which can also be replaced with group shots of three different departments.

Do you want to present your team in one sharp and compelling slide? This template is meant for doing just that. Insert your group picture in the middle with a caption at the bottom, and you are good to go.

This template is designed in a minimalistic fashion with subtle modern themes to familiarize your audience with your team. It is excellent for presenting lead individuals from a particular group.

Whereas the previous template was designed in a predominantly minimalistic fashion, this Meet Our Team template is trendy in its layout. This template is structured for introducing a team with hints of hierarchy.

This Meet Our Team template is designed to place emphasis on your team images. Coupled with the space for descriptions, it is wonderful for connecting your audiences with your team in a more personalized impression.

This template has three images and text with progress bars below. It is meant to introduce the strengths of each team member in a clear way. You can use Visme’s free graphics library with built-in graphics to further illustrate your team’s capabilities.

Make your audience acquainted with most of your team members with a single slide. This template has four images with a description space where you can put graphics from Visme’s library to illustrate your team’s aptitudes.

Are you more interested in getting your audience to know your team’s skills as a group? This template does just that. It has four images with captions that capture the essence of your team’s cohesion.

This Meet Our Team template focuses on the description you provide for your team of professionals. With a large image in the backdrop that can be used for a group picture, this template’s design is more profoundly modern.

This template is uniquely developed to briefly introduce every team member. With Visme’s powerful presentation tool , you can use this template as a carousel to elegantly make your presentation smoother.

The Meet Our Team template has a spacious design to introduce your team member, especially a professional with technical expertise. With progress bars and text boxes placed at optimal positions, you can add even more graphics from Visme’s library to this template.

Similar to the previous template, this one also has ample space for introducing a technical expert. However, the design is rich in modern themes, which helps your expert with a classy introduction.

This modern Meet Our Team template is best suited for introducing the onboarding of a new team member . It has a large image on one side and details on the other. You can add a “Welcome” header or visualizations from Visme’s graphics library to customize this elegant template even further.

This Meet Our Team template has an image on one half and text boxes for description with another image on the other half. The template’s design is mellow and lucid, which helps in enabling your audience to get comfortable with your presentation.

This template stands out with its clean structure. Since most of the space is covered by the image, this Meet Our Team template is ideal for introducing artists or a group together.

This simple Meet Our Team template is also ideal for introducing your team’s professional artists. It has a large image room for spectacular headshots with a simple and clean description space to highlight their talents.

Looking to introduce your group in a plain and straightforward way? This template has an image in the middle with progress bars and text descriptions on the opposite sides. Use Visme’s full range of graphics to optimize your Meet Our Team slide.

This template is sectioned into three simple color themes with an image, text boxes, and progress bars distributed appropriately between them. This template is best suited to introduce one professional in a simple and transparent manner.

This Meet Our Team template has a large image space on the right, a smaller image on the left, and a description space at the top. While it can be used for a single team member, it is best suited for introducing small groups and the upper management in a straightforward fashion.

When it comes to corporate presentations, not every slide has to be fancy. This template has a simple but classy arrangement of images and text that can introduce three teams or members in one slide.

Some teams work linearly. This Meet Our Team template is ideal for highlighting such a working process and gracefully introducing your team of professionals at each work phase.

Let your images do all the talking. This minimalist template is designed to place maximum emphasis on your team member’s pictures with minimal information.

Sometimes it is essential to highlight the cohesion of the team rather than the individuals. This Meet Our Team template is designed with two images side by side with descriptions at the bottom and is meant to cleanly introduce two groups in your team.

This template design is smoother and less edgy than the previous one but serves the same purpose. You can introduce three different groups within your team to accentuate teamwork to your audience.

This Meet Our Team template is a fitting mixture of elegant and mellow colors with a neat layout. You can use this template to familiarize four team members with ease.

Do you want your audience to know the nature of your team coordination? You can use this template to introduce two team members and describe their working relationship with the help of Visme’s graphics library in the template’s ample space.

This Meet Our Team template helps you seamlessly introduce three team members or groups neatly. It has three images and text boxes stacked together and is perfect for getting your audience acquainted with middle management.

This template space is optimally structured for introducing four team members. It has light colors with elegant fonts so that you leave a lasting impression on your audience.

This Meet Our Team template design offers a fun and colorful way to present your team of professionals. You can include a group photo in the large image space on the right and introduce the team members on the left.

Visme’s range of Creative Meet Our Team templates are professionally designed with an artistic layout and edgy colors. This template uses an out-of-the-box combination of graphics so that you can impactfully let your audience meet your team’s three individual creators.

This template is ideal for creative professionals with technical skills. It has an image and description on one side and progress bars on the other. Coupled with dual-color tones and a lively font, it will leave a lasting impression on the audience.

Introduce two heads of your important departments with this fun and sharp template. You can easily change the colors of your entire presentation using our one-click preset color themes.

This creative Meet Our Team template is ideal for small creative teams of three members. The smart arrangement of the color themes can also help you connect your audience to the hierarchical working of the group.

This template uses a trendy combination of color themes and graphics to introduce two team members with a slight focus on their roles. Use Visme’s free graphics library with thousands of customizable assets, branding capabilities, and collaboration tools to freely customize this template to your needs.

This Meet Our Team template is designed to introduce your team’s creative lead. It uses a sharp blend of vibrant graphics to place a significant emphasis on one individual. The template also has ample space on one side for you to freely use Visme’s massive range of graphics.

Focusing on talented individuals on your teams can leave a lasting impression on your audience. This Creative Meet Our Team template is exceptionally helpful in introducing a technically skilled creator with an image, progress bars, and perfectly placed description boxes.

If you want a modern blend to introduce your creative group of professionals, this template is the way to go. It can introduce three team members or groups neatly and professionally with colorful overtones.

Aiming to let your audience meet your team at the end of your presentation? This template is ideal for a brief introduction to a team member or group with space for their contact information.

This Meet Our Team template has a light color composition with a round graphic theme. It is excellent for introducing your team members with a brief description without presenting their specific skills.

This template can work in tandem with the previous one. By introducing two of your creative professionals after the last template, you can give the audience an insight into your team’s inner workings.

This Meet Our Team template also introduces two of your team members, but it has additional text space. The extra text space is helpful for briefly describing your team member’s strengths and fortes.

Introduce a department and its team in one creative slide. This template makes room for two team members stacked neatly together within an elegant overarching space where you can describe the department itself.

This template is a smooth fusion of Visme’s Creative and Simple themes. It is best suited for introducing your team of professionals in a straightforward fashion.

This Meet Our Team template has festive and colorful graphic themes. The image and description on the right are perfect for the team leader, while the rest of the image spaces are best suited for your team members.

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This Meet Our Team template design is expressly geared toward emerging teams with classy color and graphic themes. You can professionally introduce your team with a single group picture and create a subtle impact with your investors.

This Meet Our Team template for startup pitch deck  is simple and eye-catching. Introduce six professionals in an organized way so that you can leave a lasting impression on your audience.

This pitch deck Meet Our Team template is professionally designed to stand out with a graceful combination of font and graphics. Let your potential partners and investors familiarize themselves with your team in a sharp way.

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The first thing to do is ask yourself: Who is my audience, and what do they want? Once you recognize your audience, you can confidently decide whether you want to display your team’s expertise, hierarchical workings, group or individual headshots, be creative and professional, or all of them!

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• 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 .

Biteable allows anyone to create great video presentations — no previous video-making skills required. The easy-to-use platform has hundreds of brandable templates and video scenes designed with a business audience in mind. A video made with Biteable is just what you need to add that wow factor and make an impact on your audience.

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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 video 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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9 ways to prepare for a successful meeting, final tips and recommendations for leading your first team meeting.

Even the most experienced and confident people have the jitters w hen first meeting with a new team.

That's true for extroverts and people in every industry. Whether you're a new manager  or a new employee, you want to get the first meeting with a new team right.

The first meeting with a new team is important because it introduces who you are as a person, what you'll contribute to the team, and how you plan on helping your team succeed. It's a time to answer and ask questions and start bonding with the people you'll be working closely with. You have one shot at this, so preparation is crucial for a successful first meeting.

Fortunately, simple strategies are available to ease your nerves and help ensure your first meeting is successful.

Fir st impressions matter a lot. Walking into your first team meeting gives you and the rest of your team members a lot of information, even if it seems nonchalant. 

If you're joining a new team at work, you want to clarify that you're ready to contribute  and bring your skills and ideas to the team — especially if that team is high-performing. Maybe you're meeting with a new boss before your team's first meeting. Don't be afraid to ask questions so your introduction meeting with your new team goes smoothly.

If you're wondering what to say when joining a new team, remember to be your authentic self as you introduce yourself. New employees want to relate to team members on a personal level, so tell them some things about yourself that aren’t work-related to easier connect.

You can gain a sense of team values and culture by listening to people talk . If you're leading the meeting, ensure there are plenty of opportunities for different people to speak.

If it's your first meeting with employees as a new manager , the first meeting is a time to establish your management style . When you're managing a new team, people need to bond and get to know each other. Aim to build trust and foster a team where everyone gets along . The initial meeting will help you start off on the right foot and develop your team .

It's okay if you're a little nervous about leading a new team. Our professional BetterUp coaches are ready to support you when you learn new strategies that will help make all of your meetings a hit.

Your first meeting can bring a lot of pressure. Of course, you want to get your points across clearly and not fumble with your words. The best way to do that is to walk in as prepared as you can be. (Don't forget breathing exercises are an important part of the preparation for a big meeting.)

Here are nine tips to help you lead your first meeting with confidence and ease:

1. Have a set agenda

What new team leaders should do first is create a set agenda. When you have something to reference, remembering everything yourself takes the stress off. Make a template with either a slideshow or handwritten cue cards .

These aides will help you stay on topic and hit all the points you wanted to discuss during your meeting. 

As a new manager, you want your first impression to be that you’re organized and can lead your team well . Your agenda template sets the tone for the meeting. It also indicates your broader expectations and leadership philosophy .

2. Prepare questions and prepare to be asked questions

Ask your team members to tell you a bit about themselves in a professional way. Social connection and trust are hard to build in the virtual environment. Model vulnerability by sharing a bit about yourself, including who you are as a person. Be thoughtful about what details you want to share and why to avoid going too deep or intimate.

Ask each person to introduce themselves with a few points that might include something light-hearted but also something about their current work. Icebreaker questions help lighten the mood and encourage people to share their values and what's meaningful to them.

For a new manager, first meetings with staff are the chance to start learning who they are in addition to what kind of professional development  and mentoring opportunities they're searching for.

Don’t be afraid to ask some tough questions, either. Ask them what their worst team experiences have been like and how you can help them with their problems. Allow them to ask you some questions, too, to help them better know your management style .

3. Get your meeting space set up just the way you’d like it

What’s worse than walking into a meeting space and finding it totally upside down? If you're lucky enough to be in-person, set up the physical space. 

If people are too spaced out or too close together, they’ll feel awkward. Make sure your space is intimate enough to have room for everyone, but they aren’t struggling to hear others when they speak. Make sure that any seating faces in the direction you want and that there’s enough space for everyone. 

Even in the virtual environment, consider what virtual collaboration tools you will use, when, and where. Err on the side of leaving the presentation off so that people can see you and each other for a first meeting.

A comfortable environment for your first meeting can help ease any tension or nerves. That goes for both you and your new team members.

4. Research your new team ahead of time

There's nothing wrong with doing a little research before you meet face-to-face . Try using Lin kedIn to check out what kind of skills your team members bring to the team and where they've worked before. It's a way of getting to know your team ahead of time, which is helpful if you're nervous. It can inspire you to ask questions and help you relate more personally.

It will also help you remember names, learn pronunciations, and become familiar with their faces ahead of time. Check out your new company's website to see if they have a "meet the team" page. 

Even if you do a lot of research, don't let that get in the way of getting to know your team and leaving them room to tell you about themselves. People are far more than their LinkedIn profile. Leave room for them to surprise you.

5. Set a good example

Model the behavior you want to see from your team members and throughout the office in your new role. Keep distractions such as electronics away so they don't derail your prepared agenda. If cameras-on is the norm, tell people in advance and remind them again in the first meeting.

Show them what kind of team culture you want to establish. Explain the i mportance of collaborative intelligence in the workplace and set an example during your meeting by listening to others, asking questions, and being open to feedback. Bring an optimistic attitude and be excited about the work you're about to do.

Up your energy by doing quick exercises or breathing before the meeting, if possible. If it's a video call, take it from a standing position and speak to the camera as if the team members are in the room with you.

And, of course, arrive on time. You don't want to be late for your introduction meeting with a new team.

6. Set proper goals

Establish what goals you want to set for your team ahead of time. Think about what direction you want your team to take, or what quota you want to fill. These goals for your team members could be daily, weekly, or monthly. High-performing teams will want you to set goals so they can continue to grow, but setting clear and attainable work goals benefits every kind of team.   

7. Don't over-explain things

It's great to be articulate when you're communicating, but make sure you aren't over-explaining things. Your team members are intelligent. If people already know their roles and responsibilities, you don't need to include onboarding information in your initial meeting.

Check-in with people if they seem confused, but don't assume they don't know anything about how the business works or what their roles demand. 

Your working relationship with others should respect and acknowledge their intelligence, experience, and expertise rather than doubt it.

8. Practice your timing

There's no need to spend the whole meeting talking about one topic. You want to keep your team member's attention, not bore them. An effective team meeting doesn't have to last two hours. It should be concise and respect other people's time and attention.

Review your meeting agenda, see if one section seems too long, and see how you can shorten it. Leave some time for questions, too. Your new team is likely just as curious about you as you are about them.

9. Have a strong close

Don't be the first to leave the room. But don't let the meeting trail on awkwardly. Summarize your points and action items and end it. Your close should be concise and motivational, too. Motivating your team  will encourage team members to become passionate, set goals for themselves, and work hard.

Be inviting and reinforce what you've put effort into preparing for your new team by sticking around to chat. Offer to clarify any final questions and schedule any one-on-one meetings , if necessary. Show that you're open to connecting with people and getting to know your team members by being openly interested in what they have to say.

You want your first meeting with employees as a new manager to be successful since you've done so much preparation. You also want your employees to succeed , and a strong first meeting helps with that.

As you think about how the meeting will go, here are 13 recommendations to remember before, during, and after your first meeting with a new team:

• Be intentional — think about what you want people to take away from each agenda item and interaction
• Be open to feedback and prepared to listen
• Acknowledge that you’re learning , too, since you’re a new team member
• Understand that building trust can take some time
• Establish a plan for the first 90 days and let everyone know about it
• Take note of your mistakes to help you in the future
• Practice what you have to say before the meeting a few times
• Make sure that you have all the necessary materials and that your technology is working
• Think about how to l ead your team in a way that boosts morale  and uplifts one another
• Give people plenty of time in advance for when the meeting takes place by sending out Slack messages or sharing the Zoom link ahead of time
• Share the team meeting agenda so everyone can follow along
• Take the time to explain processes and set expectations for team members thoroughly
• Explain what goes into your decision-making and how you evaluate progress and mistakes

Even with ample preparation, a first meeting can be an intimidating moment. Don’t hesitate to seek support. A BetterUp coach can help you mentally prepare and practice for a stellar meeting that will leave you and your new team members excited.

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Team presentations are about creating a dynamic experience for your audience whilst working together to share valuable information.

You might need to do a team presentation in various situations. For example, in a school project, a team presentation lets each member highlight their contributions. In the workplace, team presentations are great for updating projects, pitching ideas to clients, or sharing research findings with stakeholders. 

Using a platform like Prezi can really boost your team’s presentation. Let’s look at what makes team presentations effective and how you can create a successful one.

Team presentations explained

So what exactly is a team presentation? Simply put, in a team presentation you’re working with others to share information or ideas. Each person brings their strengths and viewpoints, making the presentation more engaging.

Typically, the team divides the content so everyone has a part to focus on. This involves planning, creating visual aids like slides, and practicing together. The goal is to ensure everything flows smoothly and the message is clear. By combining everyone’s efforts, you end up with a presentation that effectively shares your team’s insights and knowledge.

How to create a great team presentation: a step-by-step guide

When done right, team presentations can be a really rewarding experience for everyone involved. To make sure the creation process runs smoothly, follow this step-by-step guide.

1. Gather your team

To start, you need to get everybody together. Use this opportunity to discuss the purpose of the presentation and what you want to say. This way, everyone understands the goal and can be on the same page with the project.

2. Divide the responsibilities

During the discussion, pinpoint what each team member is good at and assign roles based on their strengths. For example, one person might be great at research, another at designing slides, and someone else might excel at public speaking. By dividing tasks this way, you ensure a high-quality presentation as everyone gets to contribute the best way they can.

3. Plan the content

When planning your content, outline the key points you want to cover. Break down the presentation into sections and decide who will handle each part. Make sure the content flows logically from one section to the next. This planning phase is crucial for a cohesive presentation.

4. Develop visual aids

Great visuals can make your presentation stand out. That’s where Prezi steps in to help you create engaging visuals that complement your content. Also, make sure to keep the design consistent and not too cluttered. Remember, visual aids should enhance your message, not distract from it.

5. Rehearse together

Practice makes perfect! Schedule a few rehearsals where everyone presents their part. Pay attention to the transitions between speakers to ensure they’re smooth. Rehearsing together helps you catch any issues and make sure everyone is comfortable with their role.

6. Get feedback

To improve your delivery, practice in front of a trusted audience of friends or colleagues, and get their honest opinions. They can give you feedback on any tweaks you can make to improve your presentation. Following this, you can then make any necessary adjustments based on their feedback.

7. Prepare for Q&A

Be ready to answer questions from your audience. To prepare, discuss potential questions with your team and decide who will answer which types of questions. This preparation helps ensure you can handle the Q&A session confidently.

8. Present with confidence

On the day of the presentation, stay calm and confident. Trust in the preparation you’ve done. Remember to engage with your audience, make eye contact, and speak clearly. Most importantly, support each other as a team, and have fun with it.

To learn more about delivering a successful presentation with two or more people, explore our article on co-presenting tips and techniques .

9. Reflect and learn

After the presentation, gather your team to reflect on what went well and what could be improved for next time. Learning from each experience helps you continually improve your presentation skills.

By following these steps, you can be sure that every aspect of creating a team presentation is covered, allowing maximum success. 

What are the advantages of team presentations?

Collaborating as a team for presentations has many advantages, including: 

The opportunity to work together as a team provides a sense of unity. Whether it’s in the workplace or an educational setting, relying on each other and sharing insights can really improve morale in any team. Also, being in a group provides motivation and excitement that you may not necessarily experience in solo presentations. 

Understanding of each other

In education and business settings, working on a team presentation means interacting with other members. Hearing other’s opinions and suggestions can help in getting to know your team better, which can help in other aspects of work or school. 

Promotes teamwork 

The ability to work together effectively for a team presentation can improve other team interactions further down the line. It’s a great opportunity to get everyone involved, especially those who might usually shy away from group discussions. This creates a more forthcoming team for the future. 

Less opportunity for errors

Having more than one person contributing to a presentation means that there’s less chance of making mistakes. There’s going to be more than one person looking over progress, which means that any initial errors will likely be spotted by someone in the team. Even when working on your own sections, the chance to rehearse together means that you can all pick up on potential mistakes before the big day. 

Diverse perspectives

Having a whole team involved means that several different viewpoints are brought together. Having each team member contribute their unique insights can lead to a richer and broader presentation overall. This ensures your presentation has a bigger impact on your audience. 

Shared workload

With a team presentation, the workload is distributed among the group, making it more manageable. This should reduce the pressure off any one individual and allows for more thorough preparation before you take to the stage. 

Improved audience engagement

Having multiple speakers can help to keep your audience interested. Each presenter will have different voices and styles of presenting, which can help maintain the audience’s attention throughout the whole presentation. 

Demonstrates team strength 

For business professionals in particular, creating and presenting a successful team presentation shows the power of your company. It portrays to your audience how reliable you are as a team and how you can work together to deliver great results. This is going to help you with future prospects and gaining the trust of clients, investors, and partners. 

Top tips for creating and presenting your team presentation

Here are some top tips to help you nail a team presentation, with some advice on what to do and what to avoid.

Do: plan early

Start planning your presentation as soon as possible. Early planning gives you ample time to organize content, assign roles, and create visuals. Don’t wait until the last minute – good preparation is key to a smooth presentation.

Don’t: overload slides

Avoid cramming too much information onto your slides. Instead, keep them clean and simple with key points and visuals. Your audience should be listening to you, not reading dense text on the screen.

Do: practice together

Rehearse your presentation as a team several times. This helps ensure smooth transitions between speakers and a cohesive delivery. In addition, practicing together builds confidence and helps you refine your timing.

Don’t: ignore feedback

Constructive criticism can help you improve your presentation. However, don’t take feedback personally – use it to make your presentation stronger.

Do: engage your audience

Keep your audience engaged by incorporating questions or a brief activity into your presentation. This interaction helps maintain their interest and makes your presentation stand out.

Don’t: monopolize the presentation

Ensuring everyone on the team has a chance to speak values each member’s contribution and keeps the presentation dynamic and interesting.

Do: use effective visuals

Visuals are great for engaging your audience and capturing their attention! That’s why make sure to incorporate charts, images, and videos to illustrate your points. Compelling visuals can make complex information easier to understand – just make sure they’re relevant and support your message.

Don’t: forget to smile

A friendly demeanor can make a big difference. Smiling helps you appear confident and approachable, and it can put both you and your audience at ease. Remember, you’ve prepared well, so enjoy the experience!

Do: use Prezi

If you want to stand out, use Prezi for your presentation! Its dynamic, non-linear format can make your content more engaging and visually appealing. Prezi allows you to create a more interactive and memorable presentation experience and makes the presentation creation process even easier with AI-powered functionalities .

Don’t: rush through transitions

Transitions between speakers are crucial. Don’t hurry through them; take your time to smoothly hand over to the next person. This maintains the flow of the presentation and keeps the audience engaged.

Creating a team presentation is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your collective talents and knowledge. By following these tips, you’ll be well on your way to delivering a presentation that’s both impressive and enjoyable.

Why Prezi is perfect for team presentations: the power of Prezi AI

Prezi is the go-to platform for team presentations, thanks to its incredible AI features. Prezi AI makes creating a polished, professional presentation a breeze, allowing you to focus on your content while it handles the design.

With Prezi AI, you can simply provide a prompt about your subject, and it will suggest the best layout, color scheme, and design elements. This means you don’t have to be a design expert to create a visually stunning presentation. Prezi AI can even put your entire presentation together for you, ensuring that it looks cohesive and engaging.

One of the standout features is the Prezi AI text tool. It can suggest edits to improve your content, recommend the best way to display your text—whether it be in lists, bullet points, or paragraphs—and even adjust the length of your text to fit perfectly on your slides. This not only saves time but also means you don’t need to constantly double-check your work. You can present with assurance, knowing your presentation is professionally polished.

Presenting with Prezi is incredibly easy, making it ideal for both virtual and in-person settings. For virtual presentations, Prezi Video allows you to display your slides live next to you, creating a more engaging experience for your audience. Prezi’s collaborative features are perfect for team presentations, enabling the entire team to present together virtually. Each member can take turns presenting their sections seamlessly, making it feel as if you’re all in the same room, even if you’re miles apart.

Prezi AI takes the stress out of creating and presenting, making it the best tool for team presentations. With its intelligent design suggestions, text editing capabilities, and seamless virtual presentation features, Prezi ensures your team can deliver an impressive and professional presentation every time.

Here’s a summary of the key things Prezi AI can do

Build your presentation: Prezi AI can literally put together your team presentation for you. It will come up with the best theme and layout and put the whole presentation into action. 

Suggest improvements: Prezi AI can offer suggestions to make sure your presentation looks visually appealing and engaging. By proposing matching color palettes, images, and layouts, Prezi AI helps you create a polished presentation that leaves a lasting impression.

Text editing: To make your message clear and concise, use the Prezi AI text editing tool. It can generate text based on prompts you provide as well as offer edit suggestions on existing text. This way, you know your text is correct and makes sense. 

Team presentation ideas from Prezi

Here are some Prezi presentation examples that would work well as team presentations: 

TED talks: From Inspiration to innovation

The Prezi presentation by Neil Hughes is a great example of a team presentation because it’s divided into sections, giving each participant a chance to share their insights. Incorporating videos for each section, where specific team members speak, effectively ensures that everyone has their say. This approach helps convey the message clearly and makes sure all voices are heard.

Adopting a gratitude frame of mind

The layout chosen for this presentation is ideal for a team effort. With four main points, each delved into further, it allows each team member to take responsibility for one point. This ensures a fair division of speaking time and workload among all team members.

UX design tips for product managers

Similar to the previous example, this serves as great inspiration for team presentations due to its division into five main points, each explored in detail. Assigning one team member to focus on each area allows them to dedicate their full effort to their section, resulting in a high-quality presentation overall. Additionally, this showcases how Prezi’s open canvas can create an immersive experience by zooming in and out of points, making your message much clearer.

Hopefully, these examples have given you more of an insight of what your team presentation could look like. Allocating one team member to each key point is a great idea to split the workload and ensure everyone gets their chance to speak and show off their expertise. 

However, not all team presentations require every team member to be involved in the presenting stage. Sometimes, tasks may be split in a way where some participants focus on the creation process, while others focus on the presenting aspect. It purely depends on where the talents of your team members lie. 

Wow your audience with a team presentation created with Prezi

Team presentations provide many positives that may not be attained with solo presentations. The opportunity to have different ideas and points of view can really broaden the perspective of your audience. They can deliver a sense of team unity and strength, which is particularly important in business. When it comes to educational settings, team presentations are a great opportunity to practice working in a group and identify each student’s strengths and weaknesses. 

Creating a team presentation should be more about the content you’re sharing and less about spending hours on design. This is why utilizing Prezi AI to create your finished product is a great choice, as you can focus more closely on working as a team. 

By using Prezi for your next team presentation, you can take your audience on an immersive journey through your words, ensuring your audience is hooked from start to finish.  

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37 Ways To Introduce Yourself to a New Team

37 Innovative Ways to Introduce Yourself to a New Team  Example Email | Joining a new team can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking experience. Making a positive first impression and establishing strong connections with your new colleagues is crucial for a smooth integration into the team. One effective way to introduce yourself is through a thoughtful and well-crafted email.

Crafting an introduction email that strikes the right balance of professionalism and authenticity is essential. In this blog post, we will provide you with an example email format and offer guidance on how to introduce yourself effectively to a new team.

37 Ways To Introduce Yourself to a New Team Example Email

• Simple Introduction| Subject: Introduction

Hello team,

I am [Your Name], the new [Your Position]. I am excited to join this amazing team and look forward to working with all of you.

Best regards, [Your Name]

• Brief Introduction with Background Subject: Introduction

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as the newest member of this team. I have [insert number of years] years of experience in [insert industry or field]. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring my skills and expertise to this talented team.

• Personalized Introduction Subject: Introduction

I am delighted to join this dynamic team. A little bit about me: [insert interesting or fun fact about yourself]. I am excited to get to know each of you and contribute to our collective success.

• Introduction with Availability Subject: Introduction

I am the new [Your Position]. My availability for the next week is [insert times/day]. I would love to set up a meeting with all of you to get to know the team and discuss our projects. Please let me know if this works for you.

• Introduction with a Call-to-Action Subject: Introduction

I am excited to join this remarkable team. My background in [insert field] has prepared me well for this position. I look forward to collaborating closely with each of you. If any of you have any thoughts or ideas you would like to share, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Next here are 33 unique, witty examples of “Introduce Yourself to a New Team” emails:

• The Enthusiastic Introduction| Subject: Excited to Join the Team!

I hope this email finds you well. My name is [Your Name], and I am thrilled to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. I have a passion for [department/role] and am eager to contribute my skills and expertise. I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to achieve our goals.

• The Personal Touch|Subject: Let’s Connect and Collaborate!

I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself to all of you. My name is [Your Name], and I am incredibly excited to join this amazing team. I come from a background in [previous experience] and am looking forward to applying my knowledge and skills to our projects. I can’t wait to meet each of you and learn more about your individual contributions to the team’s success.

Warm regards, [Your Name]

• The Team Player|Subject: Ready to Make a Difference!

I wanted to reach out and introduce myself as the newest member of the team. My name is [Your Name], and I am truly excited about joining this talented group of professionals. I thrive in a collaborative environment and am eager to work together to deliver exceptional results. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance or have any questions.

Sincerely, [Your Name]

• The Expert in the Field| Subject: Passionate about [department/role]

I am delighted to join the team as the new [department/role]. With [years of experience] in this field, I have developed a deep passion for [department/role] and am eager to contribute my expertise to our projects. I am excited to work alongside such a talented team and build a successful future together.

• The Fresh Perspective| Subject: New Ideas, New Beginnings!

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. As someone with a fresh perspective, I am eager to bring new ideas to the table and contribute to our collective success. I am excited to collaborate with each of you and learn from your valuable experiences.

Looking forward to a great journey together, [Your Name]

• The Connect-and-Chat| Subject: Let’s Chat!

I’m thrilled to be joining the team as the new [department/role]. I am very passionate about [department/role] and am looking forward to learning from all of you. If you ever have a moment, I would love to grab a coffee or set up a quick chat to get to know each other better. Thank you for the warm welcome!

• The Creative and Curious| Subject: Bringing Creativity to the Team!

I am excited to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. With a passion for creativity and innovation, I am eager to contribute fresh ideas and approaches to our projects. I am open to collaboration and can’t wait to learn from the talents of each team member.

Thank you for the warm welcome, [Your Name]

• The Building Bridges|Subject: Creating Connections and Building Bridges!

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. My name is [Your Name], and I am thrilled to be joining such a talented group of professionals. I strongly believe in the power of collaboration and look forward to building bridges between teams to achieve our shared goals.

• The Tech Guru|Subject: Navigating the Digital World Together!

I am excited to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. With a solid background in the tech industry, I am here to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape with all of you. I am eager to contribute my technological expertise to our projects and learn from the wealth of experience present within the team.

Looking forward to working together, [Your Name]

• The Communication Maven|Subject: Clear Communication, Successful Collaboration!

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as the new [department/role]. As a firm believer in the power of clear communication, I hope to foster an environment where ideas flow freely and collaboration thrives. I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to achieve our shared goals.

• The Team Energizer: Subject: Let’s Energize and Inspire Each Other!

I am thrilled to be joining this incredible team as the newest member. With a focus on team synergy and motivation, I hope to bring a positive and energizing atmosphere to our projects. I believe that together we can achieve great things. I am excited to learn from each of you and contribute to our collective growth and success.

• The Goal-Oriented Professional|Subject: Driven by Goals, Fueled by Teamwork!

I wanted to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. With strong goal-setting skills and a passion for achievement, I am here to contribute to our collective success. I firmly believe that teamwork and collaboration are essential for reaching our objectives. I look forward to working side by side with each of you.

• The Culture Enthusiast| Subject: Celebrating Our Unique Team Culture!

I am excited to join this wonderful team and be part of our unique team culture. I believe that fostering a positive and inclusive environment is essential for our collective growth and success. I look forward to learning more about our team dynamics and contributing to our shared vision.

Warmest regards, [Your Name]

• The Global Perspective|Subject: Embracing Diversity, Celebrating Success!

As the newest member of the team, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. With a passion for embracing diversity, I am thrilled to be part of such a multicultural team. I am eager to learn from different perspectives and contribute my own experiences to help us achieve our goals.

• The Relationship Builder: Subject: Building Meaningful Connections!

I am delighted to join this exceptional team and want to begin by building meaningful connections with each of you. I am a firm believer in the power of strong relationships to drive success. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like to grab a virtual coffee or have a chat. I look forward to getting to know all of you.

• The Detail-Oriented Contributor|Subject: Paying Attention to the Details!

I wanted to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. Known for my attention to detail, I am here to ensure precision and accuracy in our projects. I believe that small details can make a big difference in achieving exceptional results. I am thrilled to work alongside each of you and make a positive impact.

• The Mentor-Inspired|Subject: Inspired by Mentors, Motivated to Inspire!

I’m excited to join this esteemed team as the new [department/role]. From my early career, I have been fortunate to have had exceptional mentors who guided and inspired me. I am now motivated to pay it forward and serve as a mentor to those who may benefit from my experiences. I’m looking forward to learning from all of you and making a difference together.

• The Growth Mindset:| Subject: Embracing Growth and Continuous Learning!

As the newest addition to the team, I am thrilled to join a group of professionals who value growth and continuous learning. I believe that by embracing new challenges and expanding our knowledge, we can collectively achieve greatness. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to our shared goals and grow together.

• The Multitask Master| Subject: Balancing Many Hats with a Smile!

I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new [department/role]. With a knack for multitasking and a love for challenges, I am prepared to wear many hats and take on various responsibilities. I am eager to collaborate with each of you and make a positive impact on our projects.

• The Data Enthusiast| Subject: Unlocking Insights with the Power of Data!

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. As a data enthusiast, I am excited about the opportunity to unlock valuable insights that can drive our projects forward. I believe that leveraging data is essential for making informed decisions and ultimately achieving success. I look forward to collaborating closely with each of you and making an impact.

• The Innovative Thinker| Subject: Innovating for a Brighter Future!

I am thrilled to be joining such an innovative and forward-thinking team. With a passion for creativity and a deep curiosity for what’s next, I am eager to contribute fresh ideas and approaches to our projects. Let’s work together to pave the way for a brighter and more successful future.

• The Agile Adaptor| Subject: Adapting to New Challenges with Agility!

I am excited to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. With a focus on agility and adaptability, I am motivated to tackle new challenges head-on and overcome any obstacles we may face. I believe in the power of flexibility and collaboration and am eager to make a positive impact with all of you.

• The Customer-Centric Professional| Subject: Driving Success through Customer-Centricity!

As a customer-centric professional, I am excited about the opportunity to work with a team that values the needs and desires of our customers. I believe that customer satisfaction is essential for building a successful and innovative organization. I look forward to collaborating with each of you and making a meaningful impact on our customers’ experiences.

• The Strategic Planner| Subject: Planning for Success Together!

I am thrilled to join such a strategic and goal-oriented team. As a planner at heart, I believe that a solid strategy is essential for achieving our objectives. I am looking forward to collaborating with each of you and contributing to our collective success.

• The Quality Champion|Subject: Delivering Quality Work, Every Time!

I wanted to introduce myself as the newest member of the team. With a strong belief in the importance of quality work, I strive to deliver excellence in everything I do. I am eager to collaborate with each of you and uphold the high standards of this remarkable team.

• The Startup Enthusiast| Subject: Growing Together as a High-Growth Start-Up!

I am excited to introduce myself as the newest member of this high-growth startup. As an enthusiast for startups and new ideas, I am eager to contribute my skills and expertise to help us achieve our ambitious goals. I believe that by working together, we can make great things happen.

• The Tenacious Problem Solver|Subject: Tenaciously Solving Problems, Every Day!

I’m thrilled to join this exceptional team as the newest member. With a tenacious approach to problem-solving, I am prepared to tackle any obstacles we may face and find solutions that drive our projects forward. I look forward to working alongside each of you and making a meaningful contribution to our success.

• The Multicultural Maven| Subject: Celebrating Our Multicultural Team!

As the newest member of this multicultural team, I am thrilled to bring my unique perspective and experiences to the table. I believe that diversity is our strength and that by learning from each other, we can achieve great things. I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to achieve our shared goals.

• The Organized Coordinator|Subject: Coordinating Projects with Precision and Detail!

I am excited to join such a detail-oriented and organized team. With a knack for project coordination, I am motivated to ensure that everything runs smoothly and seamlessly. I am eager to collaborate closely with each of you and achieve high levels of efficiency and success.

• The Financial Guru |Subject: Managing Finances with Finesse!

I wanted to introduce myself as the newest member of the team, with a focus on managing finances. I believe that sound financial management is essential for the growth and success of any organization. I am excited to collaborate with each of you and make a positive impact on financial stability and growth.

• The Research Advocate| Subject: Advocating for the Value of Research!

As an advocate for the value of research, I am excited to join this esteemed team. I believe that data and insights are essential for making informed decisions and driving innovation. I am eager to collaborate with each of you and contribute to our collective success.

• The Innovation Champion| Subject: Championing Innovation Every Day!

I am thrilled to join this innovative team as the newest member. With a passion for groundbreaking ideas and a drive for progress, I am excited to champion innovation in everything we do. I look forward to collaborating with each of you and driving our projects forward.

• The Team Empowerer:  Subject: Empowering Teams to Achieve Greatness!

I wanted to introduce myself as the newest member of the team, with a focus on empowering teams to achieve greatness. I believe that by fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, we can achieve high levels of success. I am excited to collaborate with each of you and make a positive impact on our team dynamics and achievements.

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The Future of Presentations: Harnessing the Power of SlideTeam AI Presentation Generator

Creating captivating presentations is considered an art and science, and many find it challenging to do so within the required timeframe. One of the top challenges presenters face is overwhelming their audience with too much information. Yet another is an unclear flow, leaving the audience muddled and confused.

A good presentation necessarily needs compelling visuals. A foggy chart or unclear data would distract your audience, making it challenging to present your ideas better!

The question, therefore, is, "How do we present a brilliant idea that does not turn into a lullaby for your audience?"

On that note, let's highlight the future of presentations by harnessing the power of an AI Presentation Generator.

With the advancement in AI technology, you can now instantly create presentations that are captivating and impactful and promise to "wow" your audience. It may sound unimaginable, but it is now possible with SlideTeam's AI Presentation Generator . So, there will be no more monotone delivery or lack of audience interaction; your presentations will now contain the passion and enthusiasm to captivate your audience!

SlideTeam AI Presenter — The World's Most Advanced AI

SlideTeam AI Presentation is a world-class tool that lets you design a sophisticated presentation with only a simple title as its prompt. Input a simple title, and you will get a sophisticated presentation draft that includes appropriate images, accurate content, and beautiful designs.

Tweak the slides per your brand colors and fonts to strengthen and reinforce your corporate narrative.

The final output is compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides and can be edited in either application. These AI-generated PPTs hardly need any formatting or other design changes and require minimal or no manual intervention.

SlideTeam tool uses an advanced algorithm that presents high-quality presentations with only a simple idea. A dynamic way to leverage this tool is by creating presentations that tell stories and keep the audience engaged. Personalize each slide effortlessly to add a punch to your presentation.

Next is brand identity, which is crucial to an effective presentation. SlideTeam's Presentation generator allows you to integrate your brand into each slide. Stakeholders, potential customers, etc., find brand consistency a fundamental step for product identification.

Unique but relevant visuals accompany each slide and help your audience understand its significance. The SlideTeam's presentation generator creates and enhances each slide with unique visuals specific to the content.

Incorporating graphs to represent accurate statistics gives the presentation a professional outlook. SlideTeam creates slides that include advanced tabular and graphical representations, making PPTs comprehensive and professional.

The Future Impact of AI in Business Presentations

The future of AI in business presentations is set to be more vibrant and interactive. AI will elevate presentations to a new level, creating excellent visuals and enhancing instant presentations. It will facilitate speech recognition and improved language interpretation, making presentations more appealing to audiences.

Businesses are quickly integrating AI into presentations due to its numerous advantages. AI plays a vital role in seamlessly syncing with clients and improving communication across industries.

Using the latest technology, the SlideTeam AI presentation tool creates captivating presentations suitable for diverse learning abilities.

Businesses can make accurate decisions by utilizing AI's ability to analyze complex data quickly and clearly. Generating presentations with an AI tool is strategic for delivering curated content to employees and clients.

AI will save time and create sophisticated presentations that excel in communication, enhance audience engagement, and drive accurate decision-making. Combining human creativity with AI paves the way for advanced, informative, captivating, and personalized visual communications.

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What Is CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software is used by scores of industries, including airlines, hospitals and retailers, to prevent hacks and data breaches.

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On Friday morning, flights were canceled, broadcasters went off air, trains didn’t run and medical procedures were delayed around the world. Frustrated workers were confronted with blue computer screens and no obvious way to get back online.

The root of the problem? CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company dedicated to preventing exactly this sort of global outage.

CrowdStrike, which was founded in 2011, is a cloud-based cybersecurity platform whose software is used by scores of industries around the world to protect against hackers and outside breaches.

Its software secures computers at many Fortune 500 companies, and the company has built a reputation over the years as one that can solve even the toughest security problems. CrowdStrike was tapped to investigate the hack of Sony Pictures in 2014, which resulted in the release of confidential data from the movie studio, and the hack of the Democratic National Committee in 2016, which exposed Hillary Clinton’s emails. CrowdStrike serves about 29,000 customers and has about $4 billion in annual sales.

Cybersecurity software like CrowdStrike’s has broad privileges to run across a computer system, including into sensitive areas. That means when errors occur, the ripple effect can be significant.

CrowdStrike updates its security software automatically and silently. A flawed update on Friday morning, of its Falcon Sensor software, resulted in crashes of machines running Microsoft Windows operating system and caused the worldwide chaos.

We’re deeply sorry for the impact that we’ve caused to customers,” George Kurtz, the chief executive of CrowdStrike, said in an interview on the “Today” show. “We know what the issue is. We’re resolving and have resolved the issue now.”

Mr. Kurtz said the outages were not the result of a security incident or cyberattack.

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Kevin Feige Reveals a New Marvel Special Is in the Works

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The Big Picture

• Deadpool & Wolverine marks a new era for Marvel Studios, promising an epic superhero team-up with a star-studded cast.
• The film's emotional core lies in the bond between Deadpool and Wolverine, and the formidable new villain, Cassandra Nova.
• Marvel's future plans are ever-evolving, with exciting potential crossovers and storylines to come in the MCU.

With the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine , Marvel is gearing up for an iconic crossover event as Deadpool ( Ryan Reynolds ) and Wolverine ( Hugh Jackman ) reunite once again, this time as part of the MCU. The superhero team-up movie will see Deadpool recruited by the Time Variance Authority's Mr. Paradox ( Matthew Macfayden ), before teaming up with Wolverine to save the only family he has, but not before running afoul of Cassandra Nova ( Emma Corrin ), a villain who is Charles Xavier's twin , but also his opposite in every way.

In a new one-on-one interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub , Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige sat down to talk about the upcoming superhero movie, but also tease Marvel's plans for San Diego Comic-Con. He also revealed that more Special Presentations in the vein of Werewolf By Night are currently in development and whether Marvel and DC will ever team up.

Deadpool & Wolverine

Wolverine joins the "merc with a mouth" in the third installment of the Deadpool film franchise.

COLLIDER: I just want to say that it is pretty crazy; I did a set visit on Iron Man back in the day, the first one, and I remember you talking about the dream. The first three Marvel movies needed to make money, or it was game over for the entire company, and where you are now, it's incredible.

KEVIN FEIGE: It is. It's incredible we've been together that long, Steve. Wow!

The fact that I'm still doing this, you know what I mean? I could say on camera so many stories from those early set visits, but I got a lot of questions.

What Will the Deadpool Comic-Con Panel Be About?

A lot of people are wondering, with the Deadpool panel Thursday night at Comic-Con in Hall H, is there any possibility you would screen the entire film that night?

FEIGE: This is a Hall H panel called [The Ultimate Deadpool and Wolverine] Celebration of Life. Why is it called the Celebration of Life, you ask? Because Ryan thought it'd be weird. It'd be funny. It is the opening day, we think people have their tickets to go see the movie, and we wanted to acknowledge that fact. Deadpool was not going to be a part of our Saturday panel, so we wanted to have this extra panel so people could see the cast before they go see the movie.

Got it. Every Marvel movie obviously has spoilers in it, and some are larger than others. How would you rank Deadpool & Wolverine in terms of the level of stuff that's gonna happen that might affect the MCU spoilers versus some of the other Marvel movies?

FEIGE: I don't know what the criteria is, or what the levels are that you're talking about. I will say there's lots of stuff that happens in it. The most important things that happen in it happen between the characters, and that's what the whole movie is about—that emotional journey between the two of them and some friends they meet along the way.

Is Cassandra Nova the Next Thanos?

Cassandra is a character that many people have been waiting to see. Cassandra could be a Thanos-level character in terms of power. What is that character's power level, if you will, compared to some of the other characters?

FEIGE: She is extremely powerful. When we meet her in this movie, I'm not sure she's ever encountered anybody that she couldn't swat away. She, as you say, is very, very powerful.

The future of Ryan and Hugh in the MCU, do you even know what might happen with them in the future, or is it sort of like “Let's get through this and then…?"

FEIGE: It's definitely, "Let's get through this." But as we sit here talking, and the movie comes out in a week, and the movie's been finished for a couple of weeks, there's certainly been a lot of discussions of, " That was fun. What should we do next? "

Marvel Is Cooking Up More Special Presentations Like 'Werewolf by Night'

Werewolf by Night and the Guardians [of the Galaxy] special — I love these special presentations, and all the fans did as well. What do we need to do to get more special presentations?

FEIGE: There will be more. You just have to wait.

Are you actually actively in development on one right now?

FEIGE: Yes.

More than one?

FEIGE: Just one right now.

Is it next year?

Okay, so it's something in the future.

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Something I've heard rumors about for a long time, and I've been waiting to ask you about, is a lot of the contracts for Fox characters with Marvel expire in 2025, and that was one of the reasons why we were waiting a little while to get mutants and other characters. Is there any truth to that?

FEIGE: Actor contracts?

No, producer contracts. I'd heard a lot of people were attached to things, and contracts expire in 2025.

FEIGE: No, I don't even know all the contracts. There are people who are attached for much longer than 2025, and will be a part of them. But I don't think that was any magic year.

How Has the MCU Changed Since 2020?

What have the last few years done to impact Marvel's future? How have plans changed as a result of the last few years, or have they not changed, and everything is still status the way it was?

FEIGE: I think they've changed. The release cadence has changed because of the pandemic and because of the strike. Deadpool & Wolverine being our only movie this year was never initially the plan, and I think that ended up working out pretty well. I like the notion of all of this attention being on one movie and a movie that's gonna be able to carry that attention because it's quite good.

I've said that building a fictional narrative, whether it's been in the comics over 85 years or in the MCU over the last 17 years, is a living, breathing, evolving thing. I love the idea that people think we have a plan that is set in granite, and then we just follow it. We have a plan that's set in sand, and then we modify it.

Which Marvel Characters From the Comics Should Join the MCU?

Despite not quite soaring to the heights of the Infinity War era, the MCU is showing no signs of slowing down as Marvel boss Kevin Feige prepares to drop several major announcements next weekend at SDCC. While on the press tour for Deadpool & Wolverine, Feige revealed that Richard Rider aka Nova is finally coming to the MCU with his own TV series. Between this new addition, Wolverine himself, and the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, I want to know which Marvel comics characters — that we haven't seen on screen yet — are you dying to see join the MCU?

Do you have the next four years figured out at this point, or is it still very much, “We're figuring it out?”

FEIGE: We have our hopes and dreams for the next five years figured out, and we will adapt as reality adapts us. But with the X-Men and with the Fantastic Four, and with all those thousands of characters we got from Fox, that really did help us chart out, with excitement and enthusiasm, decades of potential blue sky ideas of what we could do. And the response to X-Men ‘97, which the Marvel animation team did such a great job on, only reinvigorated us. The X-Men soap opera has been done very well in certain movies in the past, but we really think it’s an untapped reservoir of amazing emotional stories.

Will Marvel and DC Ever Cross Over?

I know this is a long shot, but James Gunn's at DC. You guys are obviously very good friends. The dream for a lot of people is wondering, “Will DC and Marvel ever do something together?” Is that even something that you are thinking about, or are you like, “There is no chance?”

FEIGE: I think about it occasionally, like any fan would think about it. I don't know when in the heck that would ever happen, or how that would happen. But we've been talking too long for me to go, “Never! We'd never be able to do that.” We'll never say never, but no, no plans. I've seen the paparazzi shots of the Superman set looking cool. So he's focusing on that. We're focusing on this.

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What's the Status of 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty'?

The next Avengers movie was called The Kang Dynasty . Is there any chance that that's changing to a two-part Secret Wars movie?

FEIGE: There is a chance. There are a lot of chances. There's a chance that we change it to a five-part... No. [Laughs]

[Laughs] That's not happening.

FEIGE: [Laughs] Anything's possible!

Right. I am curious, though, if that title is gonna change, and if it might be a two-part Secret Wars .

FEIGE: If there were an event coming up soon where we could talk about these kinds of things, that would be good. That would be cool.

Are The Fantastic Four Coming to San Diego Comic Con?

SDCC 2024 begins on July 25.

So you're trying to say to me that at Hall H at Comic-Con, Saturday night at six o'clock, there could be the chance of a new announcement about an Avengers movie being called something other than The Kang Dynasty .

FEIGE: There's always a chance, Steve. We'll really be focusing on the next movies coming out there.

Deadpool Prime Reigns Supreme

There are a lot of cool versions of Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine . What is your personal favorite version of Deadpool in the film?

FEIGE: It's Deadpool Prime. Ryan Reynolds, the main Deadpool, is my favorite. They all look very cool. Headpool, in particular, is ridiculous and looks awesome.

Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters on July 26.

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Helping our customers through the CrowdStrike outage

Jul 20, 2024 | David Weston - Vice President, Enterprise and OS Security

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On July 18, CrowdStrike, an independent cybersecurity company, released a software update that began impacting IT systems globally. Although this was not a Microsoft incident, given it impacts our ecosystem, we want to provide an update on the steps we’ve taken with CrowdStrike and others to remediate and support our customers.  

Since this event began, we’ve maintained ongoing communication with our customers, CrowdStrike and external developers to collect information and expedite solutions. We recognize the disruption this problem has caused for businesses and in the daily routines of many individuals. Our focus is providing customers with technical guidance and support to safely bring disrupted systems back online. Steps taken have included:  

• Engaging with CrowdStrike to automate their work on developing a solution.   CrowdStrike has recommended a workaround to address this issue and has also issued a public statement. Instructions to remedy the situation on Windows endpoints were posted on the Windows Message Center .   
• Deploying hundreds of Microsoft engineers and experts to work directly with customers to restore services.   
• Collaborating with other cloud providers and stakeholders, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), to share awareness on the state of impact we are each seeing across the industry and inform ongoing conversations with CrowdStrike and customers.  
• Quickly posting manual remediation documentation and scripts found here .
• Keeping customers informed of the latest status on the incident through the Azure Status Dashboard here .  

We’re working around the clock and providing ongoing updates and support. Additionally, CrowdStrike has helped us develop a scalable solution that will help Microsoft’s Azure infrastructure accelerate a fix for CrowdStrike’s faulty update. We have also worked with both AWS and GCP to collaborate on the most effective approaches.    

While software updates may occasionally cause disturbances, significant incidents like the CrowdStrike event are infrequent. We currently estimate that CrowdStrike’s update affected 8.5 million Windows devices, or less than one percent of all Windows machines. While the percentage was small, the broad economic and societal impacts reflect the use of CrowdStrike by enterprises that run many critical services.  

This incident demonstrates the interconnected nature of our broad ecosystem — global cloud providers, software platforms, security vendors and other software vendors, and customers. It’s also a reminder of how important it is for all of us across the tech ecosystem to prioritize operating with safe deployment and disaster recovery using the mechanisms that exist. As we’ve seen over the last two days, we learn, recover and move forward most effectively when we collaborate and work together. We appreciate the cooperation and collaboration of our entire sector, and we will continue to update with learnings and next steps.  

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Project 2025 Explained: What To Know About The Controversial Right-Wing Policy Map For Trump—As He Speaks At RNC

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Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday after he formally clinched the party’s nomination , bringing renewed attention to Project 2025, a conservative think tank’s wide-ranging blueprint for a potential second Trump term that covers everything from recruiting like-minded personnel to eliminating entire agencies—a platform assembled partly by ex-Trump staffers, though the former president has tried to distance himself.

Then-President Donald Trump gives a speech at the Heritage Foundation's President's Club Meeting on ... [+] October 17, 2017, in Washington D.C.

Project 2025, spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation with help from more than 100 other conservative groups , is a multi-part plan for the next conservative administration—namely a Trump presidency—which includes a LinkedIn-style database for presidential personnel hopefuls, training programs for executive branch positions and an as-yet-unreleased “playbook” laying out what Trump should do in his first 180 days.

Though the project is led by the Heritage Foundation and other private third-party groups and is not formally tied to Trump, who has tried to distance himself from the operation, its proposals were developed in part by former members of his administration and other Trump allies, and the ex-president has previously praised Heritage for its policy work.

The project has drawn the most attention for its “Mandate for Leadership,” a 900-page proposed policy agenda that describes itself as a “plan to unite the conservative movement and the American people against elite rule and woke culture warriors,” laying out plans for all aspects of the executive branch.

Personnel: Project 2025 broadly proposes to insert far more political appointees who are ideologically aligned with the president into the executive branch—replacing many of the nonpartisan career civil servants who serve in it now—proposing an executive order that would put political appointees into any “confidential, policy-determining, policymaking, or policy-advocating positions” (which Trump previously did at the end of his presidency, but President Joe Biden then overturned it).

Federal Agencies: It proposes a scaled-down federal government, including the abolishment of multiple agencies—including the Department of Education, Department of Homeland Security, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—whose remaining departments would be folded into other agencies or privatized, including the Transportation Security Administration.

Transgender Rights: Transgender rights and gender identity beyond biological sex are roundly rejected, with such steps as reinstating the ban on transgender Americans serving in the military, prohibiting public school educators from referring to students by anything other than their birth name and pronouns without parental permission, and ensuring no federal funds are used to provide gender-affirming care.

DEI and LGBTQ Rights: Project 2025 seeks to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from throughout the federal government and in universities, and while it doesn’t outlaw same-sex marriage, it supports “nuclear families” that include a “married mother, father, and their children,” and calls for restricting laws that bar discrimination on the basis of sex to exclude sexual orientation and gender identity.

Climate Change: The proposal would undo much of the federal government’s climate work, including by leaving the Paris Climate Agreement, overhauling the Department of Energy to promote oil and natural gas and deemphasize green energy sources, removing the Department of Agriculture’s focus on sustainability and curtailing climate research.

Abortion: While Project 2025 doesn’t explicitly call for an abortion ban, it would take many steps to restrict the procedure, including directing the Food and Drug Administration to revoke its approval of abortion drug mifepristone, using the Comstock Act to block any abortion equipment or medication from being mailed—which abortion rights advocates have said would be a “backdoor” way to ban abortion—barring federal funds being used to provide healthcare coverage for abortion and requiring states to report all abortions that take place there to the federal government.

Education: Project 2025 emphasizes a “school choice” policy that directs public funds to be used for students to attend private or religious schools, bars “critical race theory” from being taught in federally funded schools and advocates for legislation that would allow parents to sue schools they feel have acted improperly—such as by teaching controversial subjects or requiring students to disclose information about their religious beliefs.

Student Loans: Student loan relief efforts would come to an end—including the public service loan forgiveness program and income-driven repayment plans—as the proposal states “borrowers should be expected to repay their loans.”

Big Tech: TikTok would be banned, and the proposal calls for reforming Section 230 —which shields tech companies and social media networks from being sued over content on their platforms—and allowing laws like those passed in Florida and Texas that seek to punish social media companies who ban or suspend users based on their “viewpoints.”

Justice Department: Project 2025 calls for a “top-to-bottom overhaul” of the DOJ and FBI that gets rid of what it calls an “unaccountable bureaucratic managerial class and radical Left ideologues,” proposing an agency that would be more focused on violent crime and filing litigation that’s “consistent with the President’s agenda” and filled with far more political appointees; it also proposes prohibiting the FBI from investigating misinformation or making “politically motivated” moves against U.S. citizens.

Taxes: Project 2025 would seek to get rid of current tax rates and most deductions and credits, instead proposing a 15% rate for anyone under the Social Security wage base ( $168,000 in 2024) and 30% for taxpayers earning more than that—which means the lowest-income taxpayers will now pay more and some higher earners will pay less, and it would also lower the corporate income tax rate to 18%.

Federal Reserve: The project seeks to reform the Federal Reserve by “tak[ing] the monetary steering wheel out of [its] hands and return[ing] it to the people,” which the authors propose could be done by getting rid of the government’s control over the nation’s money entirely—instead leaving it up to banks—or returning to the gold standard, in which the dollar’s value would be tied to a specific weight of gold.

Foreign Relations: Project 2025 emphasizes opposing China, which it describes as “a totalitarian enemy of the United States,” and directs the U.S. to pull out of international organizations when they don’t serve the administration’s interests, including the World Health Organization and various United Nations agencies.

Healthcare: Project 2025 does not seek to overturn the Affordable Care Act, but would make significant cuts to Medicaid and impose work requirements to receive coverage, as well as reform Medicare—including by making Medicare Advantage, a paid supplement to Medicare, the default option for patients.

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Is Trump Involved With Project 2025?

Trump has denied any connection to Project 2025, claiming on Truth Social last week that he has “nothing to do with them,” has “no idea” who’s behind the plan and finds some of its ideas “absolutely ridiculous and abysmal.” But many aren’t buying his claims: The team behind Project 2025 includes 140 people who worked for Trump in his administration, according to CNN , including six former Cabinet secretaries and four people he nominated as ambassadors. The ex-president has also seemingly endorsed the project in the past, saying at a 2022 dinner for the Heritage Foundation that the group was “going to lay the groundwork and detail plans for exactly what our movement will do … when the American people give us a colossal mandate.”

What Impact Could Project 2025’s Policies Have?

Experts have warned Project 2025’s proposals could have seismic impacts on how the federal government operates if carried out. In an article for Justia , criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor John May suggested Project 2025’s language endorsing the executive branch being able to “restrain the excesses” of the judicial branch and Congress means “if the President wants to, the President can defy any decision of the Supreme Court, any legislation by Congress, maybe even the act of impeachment and removal from office.”

Who’s Behind Project 2025?

The main team behind Project 2025 includes Heritage Foundation director Paul Gans and former Trump White House personnel leaders Spencer Chretien (who also served as Trump’s special assistant) and Troup Hemenway, according to the project’s website. Other groups listed as participating in the project include ex-Trump adviser Stephen Miller’s America First Legal, legal group Alliance Defending Freedom, Liberty University, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America and Turning Point USA. The 900-page policy agenda was co-authored by a series of conservative figures, with chapters penned by such Trump allies as former Housing Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, former Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli, former HHS Civil Rights Director Roger Severino and former Trump advisor Peter Navarro, who went to prison in March for contempt of Congress.

Will Trump Have To Follow Project 2025’s Plans?

Trump will not be under any obligation to follow Project 2025’s proposals if he wins the presidency, though history suggests he’ll listen to at least some of them. The Heritage Foundation made a similar policy proposal for Trump ahead of his presidency in 2016, and boasted two years into his tenure that Trump had already followed 64% of its recommendations, CBS News notes .

Would Project 2025 Change Social Security?

One area that Project 2025 doesn’t touch on is Social Security benefits and any potential cuts to the program, even as proposals outline changes to numerous other government “entitlements.” Changing Social Security and making cuts to its spending has been a priority for the GOP for decades, though the American public has long opposed slashing benefits. Republicans’ efforts have waned under Trump, however, and the ex-president publicly claimed in March he “will never do anything that will jeopardize or hurt Social Security or Medicare,” after he came under fire for suggesting otherwise in an interview with CNBC.

Surprising Fact

While much of Project 2025’s policy agenda concerns federal agencies, the proposal has also gotten attention for its call to outlaw all pornography, which it claims is tied to “the omnipresent propagation of transgender ideology and sexualization of children” and is not protected under the First Amendment. Project 2025 calls not only for pornography to be made illegal, but also for anyone involved with its production and distribution to be imprisoned, for any librarians or educators who “purvey it” to be registered as sex offenders and for telecommunications and technology firms that facilitate its distribution to be shut down.

Key Background

The Heritage Foundation’s practice of laying out a policy roadmap for a future Republican administration actually dates back to the Reagan era, founder Edwin J. Feulner noted in the afterword of the 2025 edition. The organization first laid out a blueprint in 1981 that President Ronald Reagan ultimately adopted, fulfilling half of its recommendations by the end of his first year in office. The Heritage Foundation has continued to come out with blueprints for potential conservative presidents each election since, it notes, and its 2025 Mandate for Leadership was published in 2023. While it came out last year, Project 2025 gained new attention in the past week since Trump disavowed it—sparking a wave of reports highlighting his ties to the figures behind the project that debunk his claims. Democrats have also used the controversial proposal as a key talking point and argument for why the left should unite behind President Joe Biden and focus on defeating Trump, particularly as Biden’s candidacy has come under widespread scrutiny in the wake of the president’s poor debate performance in June.

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