POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Instructions
1. The class will be grouped into 11. Each or group must draw a topic related to
business communication. Suggested topics include:
a. The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Business Communication:
Explore how emotional intelligence can enhance workplace interactions
and decision-making.
b. The Role of Nonverbal Communication: Discuss how body language, facial
expressions, and gestures impact business communications.
c. Effective Presentation Skills: Techniques for engaging and persuading
audiences during presentations.
d. The Impact of Technology on Business Communication: Analyze how
digital tools and platforms are transforming communication in the
workplace.
e. Managing Virtual Communication Challenges: Strategies for overcoming
obstacles in remote communication, such as technical issues and lack of
personal interaction.
f. The Art of Negotiation in Business: Principles and tactics for successful
negotiations, including preparation and building win-win solutions.
g. Leadership Communication: Best practices for effective communication as
a leader, including clarity and motivation techniques.
h. The Importance of Diversity in the Workplace: Discuss how diverse teams
can enhance creativity and problem-solving within organizations.
i. Building a Positive Company Culture through Effective Communication:
Strategies for fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace
environment.
j. Developing a Comprehensive Marketing Plan: Key components of a
successful marketing strategy and how to communicate it effectively.
k. Data Visualization in Business Communication: Best practices for using
charts and graphs to present complex information clearly.
2. Gather information from credible sources (books, academic journals,
reputable websites) to support your presentation. Aim for at least 3-5 sources
which should be put also at the last slide of the presentation.
3. Outline Your Presentation:
Introduction: Introduce your topic and explain its relevance to business
communication.
Main Points: Identify 2-4 key points you want to cover. Each point should be
clear and supported by research.
Conclusion: Summarize the main points and provide actionable takeaways for
your audience.
4. Creating the PowerPoint Presentation Good for 5 to 10 minutes of oral
presentation
a. Slide Requirements:
A minimum of 10 slides, including:
Title Slide (Title, Your Name, Date)
b. Introduction Slide
Slides for each main point (at least 2-4)
c. Conclusion Slide
 d. References Slide (APA or MLA format)
e. Design Tips:
-Use a clean and professional template.
-Limit text on slides; use bullet points and visuals (images, charts) to
enhance understanding.
-Ensure font size is readable (at least 24pt for body text).
f. Practice Delivery:
-Rehearse your presentation multiple times to ensure smooth delivery.
-Time your presentation to fit within the allotted time frame (typically 5-10
minutes).
5. Presentation Day
A. Presentation Schedule: All presentations must be recorded and will be
presented to class
during an online class or face to face class.
B. Engage Your Audience:
- Start with a hook or an interesting fact related to your topic.
- Encourage questions and interaction during or after your presentation.
C. Feedback: After each presentation, be prepared to receive constructive
feedback from
peers and the instructor.

Analytical Rubric for PowerPoint Presentation

Content All required slides included; Most required slides Some required slides are Many required slides missing;
information is accurate, included; information is missing; information is partially information is inaccurate or
relevant, and well-organized. mostly accurate and accurate or relevant. Topic is irrelevant. Topic is poorly addressed
Topic is thoroughly discussed relevant. Topic is mentioned but lacks detail. or not discussed.
with clear understanding. discussed but could use
more depth.

Design Slides are visually appealing Slides are mostly visually Slides have some design Slides are poorly designed, making it
with effective use of colors, appealing with appropriate issues (e.g., inconsistent difficult to read or understand
fonts, and graphics that use of colors and fonts. fonts/colors). Text may be too content. Excessive text and
enhance understanding. Some visuals support the dense; visuals are present but ineffective use of visuals detract from
Minimal text, with effective content but could be not effectively used. the presentation.
visuals supporting the content. improved.

Presentation Presenter demonstrates Presenter shows good Presenter demonstrates basic Presenter shows little knowledge of
Skills excellent knowledge of the knowledge of the material, knowledge but relies heavily the material, reads directly from
material, engages the engages the audience on notes or slides; slides, lacks engagement with the
audience, maintains eye most of the time, and engagement with the audience audience, and voice is often unclear
contact, and speaks clearly speaks clearly but is minimal and voice may be or too soft.
without reading from slides. occasionally reads from unclear at times.
slides.

Grammar and Presentation is free of spelling Few spelling or Several spelling or Numerous spelling and grammatical
Mechanics and grammatical errors; grammatical errors present grammatical errors that errors that significantly detract from
professional language used but do not distract from the occasionally distract from the the content; unprofessional language
throughout. content; language is content; language may lack used throughout.
mostly professional. professionalism at times.