Week 2: Presentation Skills in Business Contexts
Overview
This week focuses on the structure of effective business presentations, visual aids and data visualization, and delivery techniques and body language.
Topics Covered
- Structure of effective business presentations
- Visual aids and data visualization
- Delivery techniques and body language
Class Activities for the Week
Preparation
- Please find an example of an exemplary business presentation to bring to our first class meeting of the week
- Please also do the readings associated with the first class period
Course Period 1 (2 hours)
- Assignment introduction: Mini-Presentation
- Analysis of exemplary business presentations
- Techniques for organizing content effectively
- Creating compelling visual aids for business audiences
- Planning session for mini-presentations
Course Period 2 (2 hours)
- Workshop on delivery techniques and managing presentation anxiety
- Practice sessions with peer feedback
Independent/Group Assignments (and Point Totals)
- Assignment: Mini-Presentation (3 points)
- Prepare a 3-minute mini-presentation on a business trend or innovation
- Create 3-5 professional slides to support your presentation
- Due date: End of week
- Class attendance and participation (2 points)
Learning Resources
- Examples of exemplary business presentations
- Show & Tell (Presentation & Report) format for business communications
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🤖 GAI Study Prompts
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- “Help me structure a 3-minute business presentation on [topic]”
- “What makes business presentations effective vs. ineffective?”
- “Create ideas for compelling visual aids on business trends”
- “Give me tips for managing presentation anxiety in professional settings”
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