Overview

In the text, Chapter 11 reviews the best practices used by thousands of organizations around the world to organize, plan, and deliver spoken content outlined in "The Fifth Moment: Presentations". Focus on the Four-Step outline to complete the following activity.

Instructions

For each of the following statements, respond in 1—2 paragraphs:

1. Explain how the Four-Step Outline concept can serve as a fundamental framework for structuring various types of presentations, from internal updates to external sales pitches.
   1. Four-Step Outline (Tell what, Tell why, Tell, Tell what has been told)
2. Provide a detailed breakdown of how a leader can apply each outline step to create a compelling and coherent presentation that captures the audience's attention, conveys critical messages, and achieves the desired impact.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

View RubricWeek 8 Activity – Four-Step OutlineWeek 8 Activity – Four-Step OutlineCriteriaRatingsPtsExplain how the Four-Step Outline concept can serve as a fundamental framework for structuring various types of presentations, from internal updates to external sales pitches.22.5 to >20.24 ptsExemplaryExplained how the Four-Step Outline concept can serve as a fundamental framework for structuring various types of presentations, from internal updates to external sales pitches.20.24 to >17.99 ptsCompetentExplained how the Four-Step Outline concept can serve as a fundamental framework for structuring various types of presentations, from internal updates to external sales pitches, but the explanation is incomplete.17.99 to >15.74 ptsNeeds ImprovementExplained how the Four-Step Outline concept can serve as a fundamental framework for structuring various types of presentations, from internal updates to external sales pitches, but the explanation is incorrect.15.74 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not explain how the Four-Step Outline concept can serve as a fundamental framework for structuring various types of presentations, from internal updates to external sales pitches./ 22.5 ptsProvide a detailed breakdown of how a leader can apply each outline step to create a compelling and coherent presentation that captures the audience’s attention, conveys critical messages, and achieves the desired impact.22.5 to >20.24 ptsExemplaryProvided a detailed breakdown of how a leader can apply each outline step to create a compelling and coherent presentation that captures the audience's attention, conveys critical messages, and achieves the desired impact.20.24 to >17.99 ptsCompetentProvided a detailed breakdown of how a leader can apply each outline step to create a compelling and coherent presentation that captures the audience's attention, conveys critical messages, and achieves the desired impact, but the breakdown is incomplete.17.99 to >15.74 ptsNeeds ImprovementProvided a detailed breakdown of how a leader can apply each outline step to create a compelling and coherent presentation that captures the audience's attention, conveys critical messages, and achieves the desired impact, but the breakdown is incorrect.15.74 to >0 ptsUnacceptableDid not provide a detailed breakdown of how a leader can apply each outline step to create a compelling and coherent presentation that captures the audience's attention, conveys critical messages, and achieves the desired impact./ 22.5 ptsWriting is clear, includes appropriate writing mechanics, and follows SWS formatting requirements.5 to >4.49 ptsExemplaryWriting has very few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 0–2 errors present.4.49 to >3.99 ptsCompetentWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in a few places; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 3–4 errors present.3.99 to >3.49 ptsNeeds ImprovementWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in some places. 5–6 errors present.3.49 to >0 ptsUnacceptableWriting has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, fragments, comma splices and run-ons that distract from the message. More than 6 errors present./ 5 ptsTotal Points: 0