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OCSALS 2014 Group Project Weeks 7-8 Orientation I Wed, Aug 27 Mohammed Ahmed. OCS Activities. Individual Oral Presentations. Small Group Discussions. Group Project & Team Presentations. A synthesizing and challenging activity!. Problem-solving Group work dynamics
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OCSALS 2014 Group Project Weeks 7-8 Orientation I Wed, Aug 27 Mohammed Ahmed
OCS Activities Individual Oral Presentations Small Group Discussions Group Project & Team Presentations A synthesizing and challenging activity!
Problem-solving Group work dynamics Cross-cultural conflicts Role playing Large audience
Cases(International business/cross-cultural) SterMexicana Red Dragon Enterprises Aspen Automotive [Student’s Packet, pp. 85-98]
Cross-cultural frameworks High and low context cultures (Hall) Differences in work-related values (Hofstede) Cultural types (Lewis)
Role-playing Scenario Your group’s identity: A management consulting firm Venue: The Annual IUJ Case Analysis Fair Your audience: The management team of the company facing problems Purpose of presentation: Persuade the management with your expertise Environment: Formal
Approach Formal and professional (tone) Business-like (dress-code) Humorous, but not frivolous (rapport) Appropriate (language, visuals, non-verbal behavior)
Organization of presentation Introduce your consulting group (firm) Identify & explain key problems in the case Make specific recommendations
Introducing your consulting group Company logo/motto Expertise/why you are qualified
Presentation procedure Presentation: 13-16 minutes (for a group of four) 17-20 minutes (for a group of five) Q/A: About 5 minutes Closing statement: One minute
Preparation • Reading the materials • Discussing the assigned case in your group • Assuming specific roles (which include the group’s chief consultant) • Preparing the outline of your presentation PowerPoint slides • Preparing and practicing scripts • Doing rehearsals
Your instructor’s role • Helping you with content indirectly • Providing you language support directly • Helping you with practice & rehearsals • Monitoring your activities
Your preparation approach Maintain IEP balance Manage tasks and time Utilize classroom time English Only