lAssignment 1: PowerPoint
Presentation
lConsider your current work environment or one
that you desire to join. Through a PowerPoint® presentation, propose a team
approach to achieve a long-term business goal. Assume this presentation is
being made to the executive team of the organization.
lDevelop a slide presentation that includes
the following:
lTitle slide – remember that this is being
presented to the executive team.
lIntroduction – Be sure to introduce the
reason you are proposing a team approach by identifying the long-term business
goal you desire to achieve.
lActions for the organization level – Identify
which of the 7 actions are appropriately established and which need to be
revised or developed.
lActions at the leader level – Using the 12
actions that leaders can take as a model, identify three strengths that seem
generally consistent among leaders in the organization and three opportunities
for development.
lRecommendations – Using persuasive language
and negotiating skills
–Make recommendations for policy
and structure changes to better enable the successful deployment of a team
approach.
–Make recommendations for leader
training and development to help the team approach succeed.
–Conclude with a call to action
that seeks sponsorship and support for this initiative.
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lProvide Detailed Notes – The detail of what
would be your verbal presentation must be represented in the notes section of
each slide.
lDemonstrate mastery of the topics.
lInform and persuade your audience of your
choices.
lWhile “Content” points may be earned through
the individual slides, the use of research will be demonstrated through the
notes.
l“Analysis” points will mostly be earned
through the notes of each slide.
lInclude citations, as needed.
lReferences – any references used may be
placed in the notes section of the concluding slide as it is not necessary for
the audience to see this list.
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lProfessional presentation, clarity of slides:
lIt is important that the slides be
streamlined, interesting, and professional.
lThe use of an appropriate template,SmartArt to
graphically depict information, and use of graphics to enhance the message is
important. Do not just submit a plain PowerPoint deck that is filled with words
and bullet point lists.
lThe presentation must be interesting and
visually appealing and memorable.
lSlides should not be overly cluttered and
should be easily viewed when presented in a large setting. Use an appropriate
font and font size.
lSlides must be grammatically correct and free
of misspelled words.
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lThe point distribution for the Assignment
will be as follows:
l50% (50 points): Content, focus, use of
research, and organization
l30% (30 points): Analysis and critical
thinking
l20% (20 points): Professional presentation,
clarity of slides
