In this course, you have learned the following.
The value of a diverse workforce
The role of leadership in building a culture of diversity
The importance of meaningful and effective diversity training
Strategies for developing and delivering persuasive professional oral, written, and electronic communications
For your final assignment, you will continue your work from Week 6 and utilize the outline your developed to finalize and deliver an 8- to 10-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation that provides diversity training for the organization you selected for your Week 6 Diversity Statement. In your presentation, you will explain the benefits of diversity training as well as predict the diversity challenges within the organization and recommend ways to manage them.
Successful presentations will do the following.
Include a strong central argument with concrete recommendations.
Provide specific examples of industry-based evidence to support recommendations.
Define diversity clearly.
Consider the context of the specified industry and organization.
Use appropriate visual aids.
Provide a clear plan of action for the organization.
Use a minimum of three cited sources.
Include professional design elements.
Include clear and detailed audio.
This assignment is due at the end of Week 8.
Grading Rubric
Criteria Points
Assignment Requirements
The student has produced a high-quality narrated slide show of 8-10 minutes and consisting of eight to 10 slides.
30
Argument and Recommendations
The student expresses a central argument, with clear and actionable recommendations.
30
Diversity Definition
The student provides a clear definition of diversity as it pertains to the workplace.
20
Industry Insights
The training is appropriate to the specific organization type.
30
Narration Quality
Student speaks clearly, coherently, and enthusiastically. The student avoids verbal fillers like “um” and “uh.”
30
Design Elements
The slides are visually appealing and use visual elements such as charts, graphs, and illustrations appropriately. Text is clear and concise.
30
APA Source Use, Formatting, and References
Source use is clearly indicated within the slides, through the audio narration, and on the References slide. At least three sources are cited.
30
