For this assignment, you will plan, prepare, and give a short, 4-5-minute presentation about a successful and inspiring businessperson.

Rationale

This assignment will evaluate the following course learning outcomes:

• 6.5 Identify main ideas and details in business-related discussions and presentations.
• 7.4 Use audio, video, and web-sharing tools (eg. Skype, video conferencing) in a business context.
• 8.1 Deliver a short informal presentation.
• 8.2 Consider cultural differences when organizing and delivering presentations.
• 8.3 Discuss organizational components of an effective presentation (opening, body, closing).
• 8.4 Incorporate visual aids and common presentation tools in delivering oral presentations.
• 8.6 Use organizational cues in delivering oral presentations.
• 8.7 Use volume, tone, eye contact, and body language effectively to convey meaning for the audience.