Objectives
- Identify a workplace or societal problem and explain the relevance of the problem
- Apply leadership concepts to work toward solving the problem
- Describe how best to implement solutions based on research, your data, and others’ experiences.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to interested stakeholders
FORMAT
For your final project, you are tasked with creating and recording a 15-20 minute presentation. In this video, envision yourself delivering a speech aimed at making a positive impact.
CONTEXT
In recording your video presentation, imagine addressing a group of relevant stakeholders. It’s important to use language that reflects the significance and professionalism of this scenario. For instance, rather than stating, “The major problem with my workplace is X, and these are my suggestions for solving X problem…”, consider a more engaging and formal approach like: “Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am deeply honored to have this opportunity to discuss a crucial issue with you today. We are all aware that [Issue X] has been a persistent challenge at [Company Name], leading to employee dissatisfaction and impacting our profitability. In our session today, I would like to delve into this issue together and propose some well-considered solutions to help us advance and overcome these obstacles.”
AUDIENCE
Choosing the right audience for your presentation is crucial, as it significantly influences how you approach and plan the “next steps” for implementing the changes you propose.
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- If your focus is on a workplace issue, consider who the most appropriate audience would be. Are you addressing your manager, the CEO of the company, or another key stakeholder within the organization?
- For a societal issue, such as environmental concerns, think about who holds the power or interest to effect change. Are you presenting to state legislators, local community leaders, or perhaps the board of directors at a nearby university?
CONTENT
- Introduction and Audience Address
- Begin by introducing yourself.
- Clearly identify your audience (e.g., your boss, colleagues, customers, the general public, etc.), setting the tone for the presentation.
- Presentation of the Problem and Its Relevance
- Clearly define the problem you are addressing.
- Explain why this issue is significant and warrants attention.
- Incorporate relevant data to highlight the severity and impact of the problem.
- Proposed Solutions and Their Rationale
- Share your proposed solutions for the problem.
- Provide a well-founded rationale for why you believe your proposed solutions will be effective. What evidence or reasoning supports the likelihood of their success?
- Implementation Strategies
- Discuss how you suggest implementing these solutions.
- Detail your influence tactics and strategies to persuade and engage relevant stakeholders in these solutions.
- Conclusion and Future Steps
- Conclude by summarizing the key points.
- Explain the expected impact or desired outcome.
- Outline the next steps for enacting the proposed changes, providing a clear path forward.
- References Slide
- Include a final slide listing all references and sources used, ensuring credibility
EVIDENCE
- Evidence #1 (Research Article; Scientific Evidence):
- Incorporate scientific research from peer-reviewed journals.
- Include at least two or more articles to strengthen your argument.
- Evidence #2 (Others Experiences; Experiential Evidence):
- Gather insights from a range of sources, including teammates, experts, friends, family members, books, and interviews.
- If you find it relevant, utilize your notes and peer feedback from Team Meetings, as these can be valuable sources of Evidence #2.
- Evidence #3 (Organizational Evidence):
- The goal is to use data to assess the current state of the problem, whether it’s within your organization or a broader societal issue.
- If applicable,
- Collect data relevant to your organization, such as conducting a survey, or use existing statistics, numbers, or reports.
- Consider reviewing internal documents like HR surveys on organizational culture or satisfaction, or external sources like news reports, consulting firms, or government agencies.
- If you find it relevant, incorporate the leadership status report provided by the instructor (e.g., scores on organizational culture)
What to Include
1. PowerPoint Slides:
- Include your PowerPoint slides as part of your submission.
Requirements: 15-20 worth of material

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