Question: Chapter 12, Designing and Delivering Business Presentations , Student Handout ACTIVITY 12.1: REFINING YOUR DELIVERY PRESENTING AN IMPROMPTU PRESENTATION FOR SELF-CRITIQUE In groups of four

Chapter 12, Designing and Delivering Business Presentations, Student Handout

ACTIVITY 12.1: REFINING YOUR DELIVERY

PRESENTING AN IMPROMPTU PRESENTATION FOR SELF-CRITIQUE

In groups of four assigned by your instructor, select four topics from the following list of questions. A group leader may randomly assign a topic to each member or allow the members to select a topic. Following a brief preparation time, each member will give a one- to two-minute presentation to the group. After all presentations are given, the group will briefly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each presentation and strive to provide each member with a few specific suggestions for improvement.

  1. Choose one of the following thought-provoking questions from The Conversation Piece by Nicholaus and Lowrie:

- What is one of the simple pleasures of life you truly enjoy?

- What is something you forgot once that you will never forget again?

- What thought or sentiment would you like to put in one million fortune cookies?

- Almost everyone has something that he/she considers a sure thing. What is your ace in the hole?

- Most people have a story or experience they love to share. Whats your story?

  1. The coolest digital gadget that I wish some company would invent (e.g., standard chargers for cells/PDAs, laptops, cameras, and so on).
  2. Discuss the top three goofs made by [new hires, student interns, job applicants, speakers, or other].
  3. Why are communication skills a key ingredient in your career (specify a career)?
  4. What would business be like if legality were a companys only ethical benchmark or criterion?
  5. Why are effective intercultural communication skills important in an increasingly competitive global economy?
  6. Which technology has had the most effect on your day-to-day life? Which do you expect to have the most impact on your worklife?
  7. Why is being a team player an important element of success in todays economy?
  8. What do you consider to be the distinction between management and leadership?
  9. How has downsizing affected the need for communication skills?

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