Assignment Title: Analyzing and Evaluating an Executive$$s Communication Style

Objective:

The objective of this assignment is to analyze the communication style of a well$-$known executive, assess its effectiveness, and provide insights into how it contributes to their success and organizational impact.

Assignment Instructions:

$1.$ Selection of Executive:

o Choose a well$-$known executive from a public or private organization. The executive should be someone who has a significant presence in the media, such as interviews, speeches, debates or public appearances.

$2.$ Research:

o Gather information on the executive$$s communication style through various sources such as video recordings of speeches, interviews, articles, and books.

o Pay attention to their verbal and non$-$verbal communication, audience engagement techniques, consistency in messaging, and any use of technology or visual aids.

$3.$ Analysis:

o Write a comprehensive analysis $(5-7$ pages$)$ of the executive$$s communication style, addressing the following points:

$$ Introduction:

$$ Briefly introduce the executive and their role within the organization.

$$ Explain the purpose of your analysis.

$$ Communication Techniques:

$$ Describe the executive$$s verbal communication techniques $($e$.$g$.,$ clarity, brevity, tone, storytelling$).$

$$ Discuss their non$-$verbal communication $($e$.$g$.,$ body language, facial expressions, eye contact$).$

$$ Highlight any notable use of neurolinguistic programming techniques.

$$ Audience Engagement:

$$ Analyze how the executive engages with different audiences $($e$.$g$.,$ employees, stakeholders, media$).$

$$ Provide examples of effective audience engagement strategies they use.

$$ Use of Technology and Visual Aids:

$$ Evaluate the use of technology $($e$.$g$.,$ slides, videos, social media$)$ in their communication.

$$ Discuss how visual aids are utilized to enhance their messages.

$$ Consistency and Ethical Considerations:

$$ Assess the consistency of their messaging across different platforms and audiences.

$$ Discuss any ethical considerations in their communication style.

$$ Impact and Effectiveness:

$$ Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the executive$$s communication style.

$$ Provide examples of how their communication style has contributed to their success and the success of their organization.

$4.$ Conclusion:

o Summarize your findings and provide a final assessment of the executive$$s communication style.

o Offer recommendations for other executives on how they can improve their communication based on your analysis.

$5.$ References:

o Include a reference list of all sources used in your research, following APA format.

Submission Guidelines:

$$ Length: $5-7$ pages $($excluding title page and references$)$

$$ Format: Times New Roman, $12-$point font, double$-$spaced, $1-$inch margins

$$ Citation Style: APA format $7$th edition for in$-$text citations and references

$$ Cover Page: Please include your Certificate of Authorship on the cover page.

$$ Due Date: July $27$th

Additional Notes:

$$ Ensure that the analysis is original and free of plagiarism.

$$ Use direct quotes sparingly and always provide proper attribution $$ APA $7$th Edition

$$ Maintain a professional and academic tone throughout the paper.