Learning Goal: I’m working on a business writing question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

Commencement Speech

Congratulations! You just completed your CSU Global coursework and are traveling to the commencement ceremony in Denver. You skillfully used time management to overcome the obstacles and challenges presented by other responsibilities to successfully complete your program. As a result of your hard work, you have been selected to deliver a speech at the commencement ceremony. Your written speech and the recorded presentation should describe your journey and what you learned about yourself as a leader. Include an experience from your first course and share your future plans. Consider the individuals who helped you achieve this goal. Who do you want to be? This project is your story.

There are two parts to the assignment.

1. Prepare your written speech addressing the following:
   • Module 1: Your use of time management personally and professionally
   • Module 2: Your traits of leadership
   • Module 3: Your power to influence
   • Module 4: Your leadership style
   • Module 5: Your use ethical communication to influence
     Consider what you would like to say to your colleagues, CSU Global faculty, friends, and family as you look back on your journey. Describe who you want to be as you look forward to your journey.
     

     Guidelines for the Written Speech:

     • 2-3 pages required (not including the Title or References pages). In double-spaced APA format. This will coincide with your Video recording, allowing you 3-4 minutes for the Commencement speech.
     • Minimum of 3 academic references. The following resources have been provided. You may wish to use them for review and/or incorporate them into your assignment as cited references.
       • Walsh, M. (2020). . Forbes.
       • Miller, H. L. (2020). Leaders.com
       • Cherry, K. (2022). . Verywellmind.
     • Adhere to the guidelines in the CSU Global Writing Center. The link is located in the left navigation panel.