Imagine you are a communications specialist for a major corporation that does business across the globe. Your boss is unexpectedly meeting with a potential client from a foreign country (you need to select a country that is not in North America) in one hour and does not have time to read a report. Instead, your boss asked you to call and give a 3- to 5-minute verbal brief on the following:
Articulate the importance of particular verbal communication preferences for the region (informal or formal greetings, how to address people in a business setting, the role small talk plays, etc.). Identify how to conclude a business meeting and follow up with the actions. Describe helpful tips about potentially hiring a remote division in this country for expanding global investment for cyber futures. Discuss briefly the political climate and the opportunity for the future of technology investment. Review The World Factbook on the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) website and select a country to review.
Visit the Countries and Areas page on the U.S. Department of State website and examine your country for content.
Create a 3- to 5-minute audio or video recording of this virtual briefing.
Access the resources for Video Presentation Assignments to learn how to record a video of yourself speaking