Module 12 Assignment: Collaboration in and Across Teams

Imagine you are the regional manager of a grocery store chain, and you are going to conduct a professional development session to teach your staff about team building techniques for more effective communication among departments.

You will form a group of 2–3 students. Your task is to each create a 4–5 minute presentation supported by PowerPoint slides on one of the following topics:

  • Team Communication in the Workplace
  • Collaborative Projects
  • Establishing Workplace Etiquette

You should each choose a different topic as you will be presenting to one another in an online setting. Your PowerPoint presentation should have a minimum of 4 slides: a title page, content slides, and conclusion.

Grading Rubric

Criteria Not Evident Developing Exemplary Points
Submit your slide deck 0 pts

No slide deck submitted

 5 pts

Slide deck does not have at least 4 slides

 10 pts

Slide deck has at least 4 slides focused on a central theme

 10 pts
Present within the allotted time 0 pts

No presentation completed

 5 pts

Presentation is not within 4 to 5 minutes

 10 pts

Presentation is within 4 to 5 minutes

 10 pts
Speak with appropriate volume, speed, and clarity 0 pts

No presentation completed

 5 pts

Presentation cannot be heard, is too fast or too slow, or cannot be understood

 10 pts

Presentation is spoken at an adequate volume, speed, and clarity

 10 pts
Present your slides effectively 0 pts

No presentation completed

 10 pts

Presentation is disjointed, unprofessional, or too reliant on slide deck text

 20 pts

Presentation is professional and feels cohesive

 20 pts
Total: 50 pts