4 - THE INFORMATION HUB 2017-2018



Business Leadership Cumulative 2017TaskFor this cumulative, you will be completing two things. Part 1 will be choosing and reading a leadership book of your choice. There are tons of options out there. See the attached list of suggestions if you are looking for a place to get started. Part 2 will be an 8-10 presentation to your peers giving a visual motivational ‘Ted Talk’ using a presentation software application. (PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides etc.). This will be a summary of the book you have read, as well as what you have learned in this class. InstructionsPick and read a motivational book on leadership, management, business success, wisdom, etc. Have the book approved by Mr. Stevens. Each student will present on a different book. (first-come, first-served). While reading, make hand-written notes on the key ideas, inspirational quotes, stories, examples or successes that could be highlighted in your presentation. Be sure to include the page number beside the note. Your rough notes need to be handed in with your assignment. You should also include some notes on how some of our course material related to your book. Your final slide will be about what you have learned. You are expected to include at least 3 key “takeaway” elements from this course. Prepare an 8-10 slide presentation that summarizes the book. A print out of your presentation (4 slides per page) needs to be handed in with your assignment.Content DescriptionsYour rough notes must include the following itemsA minimum of 10 quotes or stories from the book. Chapter and page numbers must be included. The key point from each chapter, summarized in 2-3 sentencesYour thoughts on each chapter, minimum of 3 points per chapter.Connections to elements we learned in class. These must be specific, minimum of 8 needed. Your final presentation slideshow must include the following: Summary of the book as a whole, key elements, themes, and stories. Minimum of 3 key takeaways from the book for yourself. What points are you going to remember 10 years from now, and why? Minimum of 3 key takeaways from the course as a whole. Again, what elements are you going to remember 10 years from now. Recommendation of the book. Would you recommend this to someone? Why or why not? Your presentation itself will be marked on the following elementsClear, concise slides. Appropriate amounts of information on the slides. (i.e do not write entire paragraphs on the slides and then simply read off of it. Bullet points are important)Clear, confident presentation to class. (Not simply standing up and reading off your slides word for word.)All elements are included and touched on. Appropriate length. Due DatePresentations will begin on Monday, June 12-Wednesday, June 14Class work periods: Wednesday, June 7Thursday, June 8Friday, June 9Book Selection OptionsThis is just a starting list. If you have another idea of a book you would like to do go ahead. Just get it approved by Mr. Stevens. Stop by the school library, the public library, ask parents, ask your friends’ parents, visit a bookstore, or check for suggestions on line. You are responsible for getting your own book, and you should do this over the week-end. Hit the Ground Leading! By Angela MondouLeadership: A Practical Guide by Alison & David PriceVirgin Rebel by Richard BransonImpatient Optimist by Bill GatesLeadership and the One Minute Manager by BlanchardThe One Minute Manager by BlanchardThe Best Damn Management Book Ever by Warren GreshesLeadership by Example by Dr. S. ChopraLittle Book of Leadership by Jeff GitomersThe Lombardi Rules by Vince LombardiFish by LundinMake Today Count by John MaxwellZip Tips by Mike SongThe Rules of Management by TemplarThe Last Lecture by Randy PauschEveryday Wisdom for Success by DyerWhat colour is your parachute? by BollesEverything I needed to Know about Business…I learned from a Canadian by Leonard Brody and David RaffaTim Tebow: Through my Eyes – By Tim Tebow (See Mr. Stevens for a copy)Alex Ferguson: Leading By Alex Ferguson and Michael Moritz (See Mr. Stevens for a copy)Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action: By Simon SinekDo Hard Things: By Alex & Brett Harris (See Mr. Stevens for a copy)Outliers: By Malcolm Gladwell (In School Library)Profiles in Leadership: Historians on the Elusive Quality of Greatness: Walter IsaacsonMe, Myself and Bob: Phil VischerHow Successful People Think: John C. MaxwellNext Generation Leader: Andy StanleyThe Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever: Michael Bungay StanierExtreme Ownership: How U.S Navy Seals Lead and Win: By Jocko Willink & Leif BabinThe Boys in The Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at The 1936 Berlin Olympics: By Daniel James BrownContent RubricDescription432 1BThe information presented is directly from the entire selected book. The information may be key ideas, inspirational quotes, stories, examples or successes from selected book. Hand-written notes from the selected book are complete, accurate and include corresponding page number.PowerPoint RubricAreaDescription432 1BFont and ColoursConsistent20-36 pt. (16 pt. minimum)Followed theone6 x 6ruleNo more than one idea per slideNo more than 6 bullets per slideNo more than 6 words per bulletSlide Design & LayoutsConsistent and effectiveTransitionsConsistent & effective transitionsPresentation RubricAreaDescription4321BConnecting with AudienceEye Contact?????Pace?????Enthusiasm – wow factor?????Audience Interaction?????Organization of PresentationIntroduction - hook?????Logical Progression?????Conclusion (summary/call to action)Techniques/MethodsStyle (motivational, similar to Ted Talks)Tone (monotone)?????Volume?????Body Language (gestures, posture, confidence)?????Business Professionalism On Time – with hand written notes & slide print out?????On Time – to class, ready to present on assigned dayBusiness Attire????? ................
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