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 |
