Business Modeling

PERSONALITY TRAINING 2

May 2015

PERSONALITY TRAINING 2Subject Outline

Hanoi, 2015This book belongs to: .Learning outcomesThis first semester personality training workshop has provided students with a solid introduction to the broad field of perception, communication and presentation. This second semester personality training will deepen their knowledge gained during the first semester workshop and will strongly build on top of the fundamentals that have been discussed during the first workshop. After two days of intensive training students are expected to know:1. The structure of complex presentation2. How to successfully deliver a complex and well structured presentation3. How to make small talks in cross-cultural business environment4. How to write their CV and prepare for a stressful job interview situation5. How to improve body language

6. How to analyze audience

7. The importance of cultural understanding when presenting for a multicultural groupCourse Description

Speaking clearly and comfortably in public is a valuable and often essential skill to possess. For future employees in the tourism industry, knowing how to communicate in an effective and professional way is a must. This workshop will give students the opportunity to develop and strengthen skills in preparing and presenting public oral presentations in a variety of situations. It also aims to sharpen students understanding of the role of culture in business communication since they are to have their internship in Austria in the coming semester. In addition, the course will provide students with essential tips to write their CVs and deal with different job interview situations. The course is divided into several theoretical parts and a large number of practical exercises.

Teaching Concept

Brief theoretical parts will be the backbone and basic structure of this workshop. Several practical tasks will be given to students so that they can apply what they have just learned into practice. An environment of appreciation and trust, created by all group members, will be the base for individual growth and visible progress for each and every one. The instructor will provide students with feedback and useful hints on how to improve their performances in real-life situations. LecturerNhat Tuan Nguyen (Mr.)Readings and Media, Sources for Individual Studies

Recommended reading:

Stephen E.Lucas. 2010. The Art of Public Speaking (10th edition). McGraw-Hill.David Booth, Deborah Shames and Peter Desberg. 2010. Own the Room: Business Presentations that Persuade, Engage & Get Result. McGraw-Hill.

Self Study Time*

12 hours per semester/Student per Semester

* The "workload" of a course comprises course attendance as well as all work necessary to complete the course (course

preparation), individual study, group work, research, assignments, exam preparation etc. (= Self-study time). The workload is expressed in ECTS (1 ECTS = 25 hours).

E-Learning

No e -learning elements included in this course.

Student Directed Learning Time

This personality training lecture is designed as an interactive workshop that continuously requires the full attention of all students. The preparation of the final presentation will take about two hours.

Assessment

The parameters of success for this workshop will be: active participation, commitment, courage and the willingness to try out something new that might in the long run improve the student s personal quality.

1. Group presentation: 40%

A group of three or four students will be formed at the beginning of the course and this group will work together until the end of the course. The group presentation will incorporate various speaking genres, with the additional task of cooperating in a team to craft an extended presentation on a topic of their choices. This speech will last between 15 and 20 minutes. A written group report of 400 500 words is required at the end of the course.2. Presentation: 40%

This item measures the degree in which the student performs in a presentation.3. Reflection report: 20%

A reflection report of approximately 800 words is to be handed in after the course. The reflection should contain your experiences, thoughts and feelings of working in the course. This is an opportunity for you to reflect on your values and how they impact on your perspectives.

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N/A.Excursions

None ScheduleWeek Topic

1Session 1 (90 minutes): Analyzing AudienceSession 2 (90 minutes): Body Language as Physical Grammar

2Session 3 (90 minutes): Group Dynamics and Team BuildingSession 4 (90 minutes): Speaking in Small Group

3Session 5 (90 minutes): Using language Session 6 (90 minutes): CV Writing Workshop

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