Presentation Skills

 

"As long as there are human rights to be defended; as long as there are great

interests to be guarded; as long as the welfare of nations is a matter

for discussion, so long will public speaking have its place."

~ William Jennings Bryant

 

One key to a successful career is the ability to clearly, concisely and effectively present information. The MPA program provided a number of opportunities to share knowledge and our work through classroom presentations. Below are three examples of coursework presentations:

 

 

 

Sample Human Service Agency Budget – a sample proposed budget based on internal and external funding sources, program priorities and initiatives, organizational and constituent needs.

 

 

 

 

 

Public Service Employee Motivation – a presentation that addresses factors contributing to employee motivation and provides solutions to stimulating motivation. The theories addressed are: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory, McClelland’s Theory of Social Needs, Path-Goal Theory and Equity Theory.

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic Bags – a presentation outlining a proposed state-wide ban on plastic bags in California. The presentation defines the problem; examines the impact of the problem; discusses policy evaluation criteria; poses three plausible solutions and makes a recommendation.