6. Think About It
•What specific instructions about our
attitudes and actions on the job are
given to Christians?
•What positive aspects of work do
you see in these passages?
7. Doing Your Best
22 Servants, do what you're told by
your earthly masters. And don't
just do the minimum that will get
you by. Do your best.
23 Work from the heart for your real
Master, for God, confident that
you'll get paid in full when you
come into your inheritance.
Colossians 3:22–25 (MSG)
8. Doing Your Best
24 Keep in mind always that the
ultimate Master you're serving is
Christ.
25 The sullen servant who does
shoddy work will be held
responsible. Being a follower of
Jesus doesn't cover up bad work.
Colossians 3:22–25 (MSG)
9. Doing Your Best
29 Observe people who are good at
their work—skilled workers are
always in demand and admired;
they don't take a backseat to
anyone.
Proverbs 22:29 (MSG)
10. Doing Your Best
• What specific instructions about our
attitudes and actions on the job are given
to Christians?
• You're serving Christ.
• The sullen servant will be held responsible.
• Being a follower of Jesus doesn't cover up bad
work.
• Skilled workers are always in demand and
admired.
• Skilled workers don't take a backseat to
anyone.
11. Why Do You Work?
•Can a Christian find meaning and
satisfaction in any job? Why or why
not?
•What biblical principles do you find
most helpful in your everyday work
experience?
13. Case Study Rubric
Analysis
• Content is comprehensive and accurate
• Major points are stated clearly and are well supported
• Research is adequate and addresses course content
• Gives concrete examples
70
Writing Mechanics
• Logical flow of ideas, i.e., introduction, main body, conclusion
• Clear and concise
• Accurate spelling and grammar
20
APA
• Title page
• Correct formatting
• In-text citations used
• Reference page
10
Total points 100
16. What Is Communication?
The imparting or exchange of
information, ideas, or feelings
communication. (n.d.). Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged
10th Edition.
22. Analyzing the Audience
•How much do they know?
•What do they want to know?
•What are their personal
preferences?
•Are there any significant
demographic characteristics?
23. Analyzing Yourself
•What is the goal of your
presentation?
•How much knowledge do you have
about the topic?
•What are your feelings about the
topic?
24. Capture Audience Attention
•Use humor / fun.
•Tell a story related to the topic.
•Involve audience participation.
•Tell something we don’t know.
26. Avoid Organizational Flaws
•Taking too long to get to the point
•Including irrelevant material
•Leaving out necessary information
•Mixing up ideas
27. Memorable Conclusions…
…don’t simply restate the
introduction.
…give your audience an action item
to complete.
…have a positive ending and not just
a request for Q&A.
28.
29. Next Week’s Homework
• Read Chapters 3, 4, 5 and 10 in
Communicating at Work.
• Read Chapters 3 and 4 in Point, Click &
Wow!
• Read “Accessing Pearson Tutor Center
for IWU” instructions.
• Follow instructions to access online paper
review service.
• Proof of registration required for WS2
participation grade (print/email).
30. 2.3 Omnicom Marketing Case
folder
•Read Omnicom Marketing strategic
case on p. 56 of Communicating at
Work.
• Answer the five questions in the Student
Guide in a 2-page (minimum) response.
31. 2.4 Outline/Key Slides folder
• Write an outline for the final
Communication Presentation.
• Use p. 280 of Communicating at Work as an
example.
• Create 3 key PowerPoint slides for the
final Communication Presentation.
• Title
• Objectives
• References
32. 2.5 Conflict Management folder
•Each team member describes a
personally-experienced conflict.
• Use the four questions in the Student Guide.
• 1 – 2 paragraph summary per team member.
• Clearly identify each team member’s
contribution.
