This week you learned about the challenges of communicating globally. This assignment is a break from creating content for your portfolio. This assignment centers on the importance of understanding your audience and communicating effectively.

· Create a Power Point presentation. You have been asked to present your proposal to a foreign audience. There are cultural differences in doing business in other countries. You are creating a presentation for your company that familiarizes the staff with the business practices of a country of your choice.

· Note: You are not presenting your proposal. This presentation explains differences in business practices and how to effectively communicate with an audience from a different culture. Use information from research to explain what considerations must be addressed in communicating with a different culture. This is an educational presentation on how to approach a non-U.S. audience. The content should:

. Provide an overview of cultural issues/challenges that must be addressed to communicate with a business audience (e.g., greeting people, dress code, conduct in meetings, business cards, giving gifts)

. Provide a summary slide of what considerations/requirements must be met to effectively communicate with your chosen audience.

REQUIRED ELEMENTS:

· Select a country other than the U.S. Your choice.

· Learn about important elements of communicating in the business setting in that culture.

· Format: 8-12 slides. Technical Writing For Success, Chapter 12 offers guidance on presentations. Read the “Guidelines for Creating Graphics Aids” for information on format for slides.

. Title slide

. Table of contents slide that shows the main points

. Supporting slides that have the main points as headings

. Conclusion slide

. APA References slide

· Develop the main points using credible sources.

· Organize points logically.

· Include at least two appropriate graphics

· Use a minimum of two credible sources.